Is it true that a highly alkaline solution is used to change the H bonds of the hair structure?

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Is it true that a highly alkaline solution is used to change the H bonds of the hair structure?

2006-11-15 06:14:12 · 1 answers · asked by Rachel G 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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That will do it. Also, hair contains di-sulphide bridges (S-S bonds). Breaking these will make the hair straighter. The compounds that break disulphide linkages are foul smelling (mercaptains, etc) so aren't as popular .

2006-11-15 06:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋