How Did the 80s Get Hair So Big?

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The 80s was a decade full of neon leg warmers, power ballads, and big hair. But how did we get that big hair so bad it’s good? A little bit of teasing and a lot of chemistry. This week Ms. Beautyphile helps us tackle the science behind perms and crimping and overall big 80s hair.

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How Does Hairspray Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haP-EaElL-M

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Credits:
Producer: Elaine Seward
Writer: Trina Espinoza
Scientific Consultants: Michelle Boucher, PhD Brianne Raccor, PhD Trina Espinoza, Trefor Evans, PhD
Executive Producer: Hilary Hudson


Music:
80s Sitcom TV Show Theme - Dannyj
Sam Leopard - Eg Guitar Boogie Classic Version
Pop Back to the 80s - Cue The Music

Sources:
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/07ee/f42942b5d97a052ebcd800c98dd0437ebd71.pdf
http://hairmomentum.com/hair-chemistry-101-quick-glance-hydrogen-bonding/
http://chemistry.elmhurst.edu/vchembook/568hairwave.html
http://www.chemistry-blog.com/2018/01/31/the-chemistry-of-hair-relaxers/comment-page-1/
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/7a04/9292a77dde05d4a3ffd32ca011ba9e2e6967.pdf
https://helix.northwestern.edu/blog/2014/05/science-curls
https://myhairdressers.com/blog/beginners-guide-perm-works/
https://studylib.net/doc/6974033/making-waves--the-chemistry-of-hair-perms
http://cenblog.org/just-another-electron-pusher/2011/09/making-waves-the-chemistry-of-hair-perms/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thestarmama/69575193

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