Chemical and physical behavior of human hair

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Chemical and physical behavior of human hair

Clarence R. Robbins

Springer-Verlag, c1994

3rd ed

  • : us
  • : gw

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Volume

: us ISBN 9780387941912

Description

Human Hair is the subject of a remarkably wide range of scientific investigations. Its chemical and physical properties are of importance to the cosmetics industry, forensic scientists, and biomedical researchers. The third edition of this book confirms its position as the definitive monograph on the subject. Previous editions of this book were recognized as "concise and thorough" (Journal of the American Chemical Society), "an invaluable resource" (Canadian Forensic Science Society Journal), and "highly recommended" (Textile Research Journal). Chemical and Physical Behavior of Human Hair is a teaching guide and reference volume for cosmetic chemists and other scientists in the hair products industry, academic researchers studying hair and hair growth, textile scientists, and forensic specialists.

Table of Contents

1 Morphological and Macromolecular Structure.- 2 Chemical Composition.- 3 Reducing Human Hair.- 4 Bleaching Human Hair.- 5 Interactions of Shampoo and Conditioning Ingredients with Human Hair.- 6 Dyeing Human Hair.- 7 Polymers and Polymer Chemistry in Hair Products.- 8 The Physical Properties and Cosmetic Behavior of Hair.- Physicochemical Constants.- Units of Linear Measure.- Approximate Diameter or Width of a Few Keratin Fibers.
Volume

: gw ISBN 9783540941910

Description

This edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect current research results on the chemistry, physics and cosmetic behaviour of hair. The book provides a detailed scientific presentation of the mechanisms of action of hair care products. It includes background information on hair morphology, the biochemistry of keratin proteins, and the interaction of numerous chemical products with hair, including detergents, bleaches, waves, dyes and conditioners. New polymers used in hair care are discussed. Numerous electron micrographs are provided of hair fine structure, as well as micrographs of structural anomalies.

Table of Contents

Morphological and Macromolecular Structure * Chemical Composition * Reducing Human Hair * Bleaching Human Hair * Interactions of Shampoo and Conditioning Ingredients with Human Hair * Dyeing Human Hair * Polymers and Polymer Chemistry in Hair Products * The Physical Properties and Cosmetic Behavuior of Hair * Appendix

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