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2. Relaxer - Wikipedia

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   A relaxer is a type of lotion or cream generally used by people with tight curls or very curly hair which makes hair easier to straighten by chemically "relaxing" the natural curls. The active agent is usually a strong alkali, although some formulations are based on ammonium thioglycolate or formaldehyde.

3. Perm (hairstyle) - Wikipedia

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   The disulfide bonds give hair its elasticity, and can be reformed with chemicals. Next, an oxidation lotion—hydrogen peroxide—was applied to close the disulfide bridges again, and the hair was reformed to the shape of the rod. The entire process took 6–8 hours at room temperature. In the 1970s, acid perms were invented.

4. Ammonium thioglycolate - Wikipedia

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   The thioglycolic acid in the perm solution reduces the disulfide cystine bonds in the cortex of the hair. [2] In a sense, the thioglycolate removes crosslinks. After washing, the hair is treated with a mild solution of hydrogen peroxide, which oxidizes the cysteines back to cystine. These new chemical bonds impart the structural rigidity ...

5. The best hair growth oil of 2024, according to experts - AOL

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   Keep in mind, healthy hair growth is about one centimeter per month, so while a product can help maximize growth, hair can only grow so fast. Meet our experts. Dr. Amy Taub, board-certified ...

6. 12 Best Vitamins for Hair Growth - AOL

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   3. Folic Acid. Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate, a B vitamin found naturally in many foods. If you eat lots of dark leafy greens (like broccoli, spinach and asparagus), beans, nuts, seeds ...

7. The best hair growth vitamins and supplements of 2024 - AOL

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   Key ingredients: Biotin, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid Nature Bounty's Extra Strength Hair, Skin & Nail soft gels is our choice for the best overall hair growth vitamin. It is a ...