[nat]

hi everyone.

i want to learn more about the containments, mode of action and superstruction of hair care products in an analytical way.

can anyone tell me, where to find scientifical stuff about that? or whom to ask questions on that issue?

thanx a lot
nat

[Equi]

Check out the loreal website and get in touch with them?
However, this stuff is probably confidential information and won't be passed on to every person.

[Kenichi]

that is always something I've wondered about.  I always thought the $1.50 bottle of shampoo worked just as well as the $10.  One of the chemistry essays in Radar, Hula Hoops, and Playful Pigs, by Dr. Joe Schwarcz is about hair care products and how they work.  The section on hair care products was really in depth, talking about the chemicals that actually accomplish the cleaning, and "rejuvenating."  He explains why the cheap shampoos will clean hair just as well as the expensive brands.  I've got the book loaned out to a friend right now, but when I get it back I will post some of the information.  But I recommend going and buying the book yourself, there are about 70 other interesting essays about chemistry's applications in everyday life.  Good stuff.

[Will]

'Chemistry in the marketplace' by Ben Selinger is a very interesting pages and has 5 pages dedicated to the chemicals in shampoo and the types of hair and how the chemicals work. It is a very interesting book and I suggest you get it. ::Not here!!!~Mitch::

[pantone159]

I've heard that hair conditioner contains substances useful as phase transfer catalysts.
Does anybody know any specifics?