A Quantitative Characterization of Combing Force

Abstract

Synopsis-A quantitative method for measuring and comparing the effect of various cos-metic treatments and products on the amount of FORCE needed to COMB a tress of HAIR is described. Photographs of the apparatus and a detailed description of the experi-mental procedure are provided. The results of several experiments evaluating the effects of several commercial hair conditioners, bleaching, and various "texturizing " resin-containing formulations are also summarized.