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Thioglycolate lotions are the most popular method for permanent waving and hair straightening.
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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 / 13 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 2.5 Years of Finasteride and Oral Minoxidil.
The user has been using finasteride (1mg daily) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) for 2.5 years to treat diffuse thinning hair, with no side effects reported. They are satisfied with the progress, noting that the treatment has slowed hair loss and costs about £30 a month.
community 11 months Topical Min: Before and After (Ecstatic)
A 33-year-old woman shared her successful hair regrowth journey using topical Minoxidil 5% once daily, resulting in thicker hair and increased confidence. She avoided oral treatments like finasteride due to potential side effects and focused on consistent application of Minoxidil.
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.