How Does Hairspray Work?

This week Reactions takes a look at the science of hair spray and how it works. Thanks to chemistry, the products we use to clean and style our hair have evolved over decades — even centuries. How do hairsprays protect your hair while keeping it flexible and light? What's the deal with PVPs? How do shampoos work, and why are some people choosing to dump the lather altogether? This week, “Ms. Beautyphile” Trina Espinoza and Lex Fleming from “Made U Look” join us in the New York City YouTube Space to explain the science behind hair care.

0:28 - Scientific content starts

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Producer:
Elaine Seward

Writer:
Sophia Cai
Elaine Seward

Executive Producer:
Adam Dylewski

Scientific consultants:
Perry Romanowski
Trina Esponiza
Sophia Cai
Darcy Gentleman, Ph.D.

Sources:
http://www.wacker.com/cms/en/www_archive/www_2007/www_37/37_innovations/hairstyling_polymer/hairstyling_polymer.jsp
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-7/Hairsproy.html
http://thebeautybrains.com/2014/11/how-is-makeup-setting-spray-different-than-hairspray/

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