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April 2008 in “Acta materialia” Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
February 2026 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” This study examined how different viscosities of silicone oil affect hair structure and damage during permanent wave treatments on untreated, permanent wavy, and dyed hair. Using dimethicone with viscosities of 6 cSt, 1,000 cSt, and 10,000 cSt, the researchers assessed wave efficiency, hair thickness, and tensile force. The highest wave efficiency was observed in untreated hair with low viscosity, permanent wavy hair with medium viscosity, and dyed hair with high viscosity. Hair thickness remained consistent across all groups, but tensile force, cuticle thickness, and sulfur content, which indicates hair damage, were highest with high viscosity treatments. The study concludes that silicone oil viscosity significantly impacts wave curling performance and hair damage, offering valuable insights for optimizing hair treatment formulations.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Long hair can cause hair loss due to constant pulling.
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July 2005 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation successfully treated a woman's hair loss caused by a tight ponytail.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Skin problems can be caused or worsened by physical forces and pressure on the skin.