Magnetic fibers could be next big hairy styling ingredient
Posted By Stephanie Tripp on July 26, 2011
The majority of these hair thickening products work by attracting positively charged polymers to the hair shaft, giving the hair a more real and blended appearance.
Researchers at E.L. Erman in Ashdod, Israel are developing this technology for the millions of consumers wanting a fuller, thicker, more evenly textured appearance.
These magical, magnetic fibers are naturally textured substances or polymers made up of ingredients like rayon, cotton, keratin, nylon, ammonium chloride and silica.
Fibers stick to hair shaft with positive charge
The minute fibers are positively charged, which allows them to be automatically and securely drawn to the hair shaft, which has the opposite negative charge.
Instantly and for the duration of the application, a new look is created that gives consumers the ability to have more styling flexibility. Brands now have these unique products to choose as they expand their thickening and styling product ranges.
Further, these microscopic fibers attach to the normal hair which works as a first step towards creating a fuller look.
Magnetic fiber coats vellus hair
But the most significant development lies in the magnetic fibers coating the vellus hair (otherwise known as peach fuzz or baby hair) which covers the scalp, giving the normally thin and fleshy colored area the appearance and color of voluminous hair.
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