The ultimate guide to testing anti-damage products for textured hair

Published: 15-Oct-2024

Croda Beauty’s Helene Hine, Global Insights and Innovation Manager for Hair, discusses cyclic fatigue testing for textured hair

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Hair boasts an unparalleled diversity, as vibrant as the individuals who wear it. But regardless of its texture or style, one commonality unites all hair types – the need for care and repair.

This article will focus on the uniqueness of textured hair, a category that, despite its diversity, has often been marginalised within the industry.

It will explore the characteristics of textured hair and explain cyclic fatigue testing methodology – a powerful tool for assessing its strength and resilience.

Causes of hair damage

Daily grooming practices, including styling, colouring, straightening and heat treatments, can contribute to hair damage.

And when combined with environmental factors like UV rays and pollution, these practices can compromise the structural integrity and mechanical properties of hair.

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