Hair Types and Required Specific Ingredients for Conditioning ...

7. Comprehensive Matrix
In the table (Figure 20) the performance results for the conditioning agents were correlated with the different hair types having
differing performance requirements. The suggestions are based on the test results for the individual properties. From the results
with conditioning agents in hair rinse application, those products are selected providing the best fit to the treatment effect needed.
By matching a specific need or hair type with performance results, a recommendation of a conditioning ingredient or a selection of
products becomes apparent.
Ingredients with best performance (positive results in one or more tests) are printed in bold letters. This matrix is dedicated to help
in selecting the right conditioning agent for the desired performance of a formulation. It should be used as a working tool, helping
to avoid unnecessary trials in formulation work and performance testing.
The table refers to the application Conditioning Rinse/Intensive Treatment.
Hair type
Fine
Properties
Detangling/wet comb
Wet feel
Dry comb improved (lower force)
Dry comb reduced (higher force)
Dry feel
Gloss/shine
Hold of hairstyle (reduced curl droop)
Antistatic effect
Straightening effect (weighing
down, poor volume)
Body/volume
virgin O X X X O
permed O O O X
dyed O X O X X O X X X
Normal (Caucasian)
virgin O O X O
grey/white O O X O
permed O O X O O
dyed O X O O X O O O X
Thick/coarse
straight (Asian)
virgin, grey/white O O O O O X
permed O O X O O
dyed O X X O X X O
curly (South American,
North African)
virgin, grey/white X O O O X
straightened X O X O X X
dyed X X O O X O
curly (Ethnic)
virgin, grey/white O O O X X
straightened X O X X X X
dyed O X O X X O
Wash fastness/color protection
X = essential; O = important
Figure 20: Performance results correlated with specific performance requirements
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