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Nov 01, 2005 | 02:44 PM CST
Inside the Hair: An Advanced Hair Biology Model
By: Randy Schueller and Perry Romanowski, Alberto-…
In this survey from the literature, various writers describe a model of the inside of a hair strand, showing a multilamellar structure of the cuticle cells, a multifibril structure of the cortex, and a variety of lipids that are thought to be major contributors to the hair’s physical properties. What exactly is hair? Simply put, the answer is that hair is protein. But this simple answer does not even begin to explain the complexity and sophistication of the hair fiber.
Jul 25, 2005 | 01:01 PM CDT
Advances in Polymers for Hair Coloring
By: R.Y. Lochhead, The University of Southern Miss…
This article surveys patents and technical literature, principally from the past 10 years, to report advances in polymers used for dyeing hair, color retention,and hair lightening. Associative thickeners (anionic, cationic, amphoteric, nonionic, HASE, HEUR), nonassociative thickeners, and silicones are discussed.
Dec 31, 2003 | 06:19 PM CST
Cyclic Testing: Demonstrating Conditioner Benefits on Damaged Hair
By: Sidney B. Hornby, Mar-Tech Contract Services I…
Cyclic fatigue testing simulated stresses experienced by hair fibers from repeated grooming and styling. Researchers used the Weibull parameter of characteristic life to assess damage. Survival probability graphs showed conditioner use helped damaged hair.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Octadecenedioic Acid for a More Even Skin Tone
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, Frans J. Groenhof, Vi…
Octadecenedioic acid, a new nature-derived ingredient made via biofermentation from oleic acid, has demonstrated efficacy in a variety of applications, including skin tonight, dandruff reduction and deodorancy.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Formulating Conditioning Shampoos
By: Robert Lochhead, The University of Southern Mi…
Conditioning shampoos came into being when in order to replace hair body that had been lost by frequent shampooing and conditioning, formulators sought to introduce ingredients that would be deposited on the hair during the shampooing process. This article addresses the basics and the most recent developments in formulating conditioning shampoos.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Correlating Porosity and Tensile Strength of Chemically Modified Hair
By: Ali N. Syed and hasan Ayoub, Avlon Industries …
This study validates the porosity method against the widely accepted method of tensile strength for determining the hair damage imparted to hair due to cosmetic treatments.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Polyquaternium-55: A New Force in Styling Products
By: J Dallal, ISP
The author describes a hair styling polymer that has been shown to protect the hair during the stages of styling and provide long-lasting and resilient styling benefits.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Decomposition of Disodium Lauyrlsulfosuccinate in Soap Bars Under Alkaline Conditions
By: Suman Chopra and Ravi Subramanyam, Technology …
The authors used kinetic experiments to track the heat-induced decomposition of disodium lauryl-sulfosuccinate during the manufacture of soap bars and compared the results with those of another soap surfactant, sodium cocoylisethionate.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Amine Oxides: A Most Versatile and Underutilized Material
By: Ken Klein
Amine oxides are a versatile and underutilized material. Amine oxides ahve been well-known to surfactant chemists for decades.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Procyanidin B-2 and the Hair Growing Activity of Proanthocyanidins
By: T Takahashi, A Kamimura and Y Yokoo, Tsukuba R…
Purified apple juice provides procyanidin B-2, a hair growth stimulant with demonstrated effects in murine models both in vitro and in vivo, and in clinical trials on humans with male pattern baldness.