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How to dry your hair, according to science

Michelle Wong — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:59:24 +0000

What’s the best way to dry your hair, according to science? Is it hair dryers, hair straighteners, towels, or just leaving it to dry naturally? I have fragile, expensively damaged hair and try a lot of hair products, so I have a special interest in this. Here’s the science of drying your hair. The video is here, keep scrolling for ...

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Cyperus oil for hair removal: Is it safe and effective?

Michelle Wong — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 01:09:43 +0000

There’s been a lot of hype around Cyperus oil for hair removal, largely based on a study where it supposedly worked as well as laser. Unfortunately I don’t think it works, and if it did work, it would be a risky product to be using. For context, my PhD is in medicinal chemistry. Part of this involves looking at the ...

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Does rosemary oil work for hair growth? The science

Michelle Wong — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:25:28 +0000

Is rosemary oil a natural, science-backed treatment for hair growth? According to a lot of doctors, scientists and trichologists across the internet, yes – there’s “scientific proof” that it works as well as minoxidil. But unfortunately, that isn’t true. It all seems to be a misunderstanding of a single study: Rosemary oil vs minoxidil 2% for the treatment of androgenetic ...

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Amodimethicone: The Science of My Favourite Hair Ingredient

Michelle Wong — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:05:36 +0000

Since I bleached my hair and dyed it purple (and am now slowly shifting to pink), my hair care needs have changed massively. Related Post: My Asian Hair Bleaching Experience (Video) Related Post: What to Expect After You Bleach Your Asian Hair Typical straight, black East Asian, hair naturally has low porosity, with the outside cuticle lying very flat. This means that ...

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Is Batiste dry shampoo ruining your hair? The Science

Michelle Wong — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:50:09 +0000

Batiste is one of the most popular dry shampoos, but there are lots of posts on social media warning people not to use it. Is it actually bad for your hair? Here’s the lowdown. What are the claims? Here’s an example of one of these videos, which I debunked recently as part of a YouTube video on haircare myths: Video: ...

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Can you test heat protectants with fire? The Science

Michelle Wong — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:33:51 +0000

You might’ve seen videos of people testing their heat protectant products by trying to light them on fire. As many of you may have suspected, this is a really ineffective test for whether a product protects your hair from heat. Where does this test come from? This test seems to be promoted by a lot of people selling Monat, an ...

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DMDM hydantoin and formaldehyde in haircare

Michelle Wong — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 07:00:12 +0000

DMDM hydantoin is a preservative commonly found in shampoos. It started getting a lot of attention in 2021, thanks to a number of lawsuits surrounding hair loss – so let’s talk about the science behind it and whether it’s safe. (This post is partly based off a longer video about haircare misinformation on TikTok, which also covers sulfates, silicones, testing ...

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Why your hair products stop working

Michelle Wong — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:00:51 +0000

So you found the hair routine of your dreams and your hair is just magnificent… But then it just stops working. What’s going on? Here’s the science behind why your products just suddenly stop working, and what can you do about it. The video is here, keep scrolling for the text version. You might need to change shampoos First off, ...

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Sulfate-Free Shampoo? The Science

Michelle Wong — Sat, 13 May 2023 16:02:41 +0000

Lots of people say you have to use sulfate-free shampoo to avoid damaging or stripping your hair. There also people who say you have to use shampoo with sulfates to get your hair clean. They are both wrong. I’ve been paying more attention to hair science info on the internet lately. There are a lot of completely wrong explanations, and strong ...

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Fading Hair Dye With Low Damage

Michelle Wong — Fri, 12 May 2023 21:30:56 +0000

I had purple and mauve hair for about six months, but the purple I had really sunk and it’s way in, and I couldn’t get it to the warm, peachy color that I really wanted. But I was a bit scared of just bleaching it because I had to bleach it twice the first time to get it to get ...

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