January 2013 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This review discusses the chemical processes involved in hair styling and straightening and reports no new results; the authors highlight pregnancy safety with hair treatments during pregnancy.
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May 2020 in “Progress in Organic Coatings” This study found that bio-based waterborne polyurethanes derived from castor oil may offer effective hair-styling performance without skin irritation and appear to be safer for the environment compared to traditional hair sprays.
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May 2021 in “Applied sciences” This study investigated various proteins as eco-friendly hair perming agents for Asian hair and found that bovine serum albumin and keratin achieved perming results comparable to commercial products, while also increasing hair moisture, indicating a protective effect during heat styling.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review suggests that natural herbal hair gels may effectively promote hair health and provide desirable cosmetic performance, emphasizing their multifunctional potential and alignment with consumer preferences for sustainable products.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review examined natural hair gels, incorporating an experimental polyherbal gel, and reported that these formulations possess multifunctional benefits for hair health, while also highlighting the importance of product safety and potential for innovative delivery systems.