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Thioglycolate lotions are the most popular method for permanent waving and hair straightening.
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5 / 374 results research Protein Loss in Human Hair from Combination Straightening and Coloring Treatments
Straightening and coloring hair, especially with sodium hydroxide, greatly increases protein loss.
research An Overview of Chemical Straightening of Human Hair: Technical Aspects, Potential Risks to Hair Fiber and Health, and Legal Issues
Chemical hair straightening can damage hair and health, needing safer alternatives and stricter regulations.
research Relaxing And Straightening Of Afro-Ethnic Hair: Historical Overview
Afro-ethnic hair can be straightened using chemical and heat methods.
research Formaldehyde Replacement with Glyoxylic Acid in Semipermanent Hair Straightening: A New and Multidisciplinary Investigation
Glyoxylic acid is a safer alternative to formaldehyde for hair straightening and effectively changes hair structure.
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5 / 10 resultscommunity 1.25mg fin daily for the last 9 months,sometimes skipped a day or two
A user reported using 1.25mg finasteride daily for 9 months with positive hair growth results and increased libido but slower beard growth. Other users commented on the appearance of straightened vs. natural curly hair and potential hair damage from straightening.
community A little over two years on Dut
A 23-year-old male has been using Dutasteride for over two years to address hair thinning, with some success in temple regrowth but continued thinning on top. He is considering adding Minoxidil to his routine and is contemplating lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and drinking to improve hair density.
community Almost 22M. Finasteride only. A little over a year's worth of progress
A 22-year-old male shared his one-year progress using finasteride for hair loss, showing significant improvement after 4-6 months. He experienced initial shedding but saw regrowth starting around the 4-month mark.
community Just got my first perm fellas.
The conversation is about a user who got a perm after successfully treating their thinning hair, with mixed reactions from others on the appearance. Specific treatments used are not mentioned.
community Hair loss treatment rabbit hole [OC]
Hair loss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hair system is also mentioned as an alternative solution.