University Chemistry ›› 2024, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (9): 81-84.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202403062

Special Issue:

• Science Education • Previous Articles     Next Articles

The Twists and Turns of Hair Metamorphosis

Dongmei Xu   

  1. College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Received:2024-03-23 Revised:2024-07-02 Published:2024-09-02
  • Contact: Dongmei Xu E-mail:xdm.sd@163.com

Abstract: Perming is a popular hair styling technique and a way for people to pursue beauty. Through a fictional visit to a hairdressing exhibition, this paper introduces the brief history of perming, the chemical composition of hair, and the principles behind chemical perms. The aim is to demonstrate the importance of chemistry to human life, help people understand the pros and cons of perming in a balanced way, and promote a proper attitude to perming.

Key words: Brief history of perming, Chemical composition of hair, Principle of chemical perm