Episode 15: Hair Dye
From Roots to Tips
Part 1 of our Mini-Series: “The Body in Pieces”
Nearly 70% of women in the U.S. use hair-coloring products ranging from bleach to permanent hair dye. Learn about the use of hair coloring in the ancient world and how a discovery in the 1800s brought about the hair dye we know of today. Discover the biochemistry of how different types of hair dye work, the economic strength of the industry, and more in this episode!
Discussion Includes:
Biochemistry of 4 Types of Hair Dye
History of Ancient Hair Dye
Modern Hair Dye from the 1800s to Today
Hair Dye & Health
Economics of the Hair Coloring subsection of the Cosmetics Industry
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