Supplier Forum: Hair Repair on New Fronts

Jun 13th, 2019
Brooke Schleehauf, et al.
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Consumers around the world are paying more attention to their hair; however, many hairstyling techniques can cause damage. Enter: hair repair formulation strategies to protect and nourish the hair and scalp.

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