29 citations
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August 2011 in “PubMed” Polymeric pretreatments can significantly reduce hair breakage and damage from hot flat irons.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This applied research article investigates the mechanisms of thermal damage to human hair due to professional styling practices, such as excessive heat exposure and improper use of styling products. It combines trichological principles with professional hairstyling expertise to analyze structural changes in hair fibers under high temperatures and the cumulative effects of repeated heat styling. The study highlights the interaction between heat tools and salon-used cosmetic formulations, proposing an expert-based protocol to minimize thermal damage. This protocol includes evidence-informed heat protection strategies, optimal temperature ranges, and professional recommendations to preserve hair structure while maintaining styling performance, aimed at hairstylists, educators, and practitioners in cosmetology and hair science.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This applied research article investigates the mechanisms of thermal damage to human hair due to professional styling practices, such as excessive heat exposure and improper use of styling products. It combines trichological principles with professional hairstyling expertise to analyze structural changes in hair fibers under high temperatures and the cumulative effects of repeated heat styling. The study highlights the interaction between heat tools and salon-used cosmetic formulations, proposing an expert-based protocol to minimize thermal damage. This protocol includes evidence-informed heat protection strategies, optimal temperature ranges, and professional recommendations to preserve hair structure while maintaining styling performance, aimed at hairstylists, educators, and practitioners in cosmetology and hair science.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Fusion proteins can protect hair from heat damage.
10 citations
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September 2020 in “Biopolymers” Hair's structure and properties change with pH; acidic pH maintains strength and less swelling, while alkaline pH increases water content and swelling.