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Last updated January 31, 2026

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Crosslinking polymer smoothing networks: LorealRecent Research Landscape

Humidity-induced fiber swelling causes cuticle expansion and frizz, leading to poor tactile quality. These formulations engineer a hydrophobic film-forming network to lock the hair shaft in a linear configuration.

What technical problems is Loreal addressing in Crosslinking polymer smoothing networks?

Thiol compound chemical instability

(19)evidences

High interfiber friction and cuticle irregularity lead to tangling and visual roughness. Reducing these physical impediments improves tactile smoothness and manageability.

Inadequate curl retention

(13)evidences

Keratin fibers suffer from loss of shape and definition due to environmental humidity and mechanical stress. Improving structural hold prevents aesthetic degradation and fiber frizz.

Insufficient hair style retention

(6)evidences

Hair fibers lose their shape and alignment due to environmental humidity or mechanical stress. Improving retention ensures long-lasting aesthetic results and resistance to deformation.