Healthier hair in just 10 minutes with graphene dye

Multifunctional Graphene Hair Dye

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Graphene oxide hair dye is not only non-toxic, it also imbues hair with antistatic and thermal conductive properties

It is non-toxic, non-damaging, quick to apply, durable and even makes hair antistatic and more thermally conductive: graphene makes an excellent hair dye, claim researcher from the US and China. Most hair dyes contain an array of organic compounds such as anilines and phenols, some of which are toxic or can cause allergic reactions. To avoid the colour disappearing after a few washes, ammonia is used to open up the hair’s cuticle scales, allowing the dye to diffuse into the fibres – a process that can permanently damage the hair’s structure.