Patents New Methods To Improve Hair Care The quest for better beauty products has always produced a steady stream of new chemicals and devices as interest regularly shifts with the winds of fashion and changing circumstances. Inventors have patented products intended to help cope with acid rain, air pollution and the growing pressures on women with fast moving careers. Shampoos and conditioners often carry the claim that they are "pH balanced," meaning that they contain a balance of acid and alkaline ingredients that matches that of hair. But this feature does not address contradictory challenges of modern living, said Nasser N. Tehrani, a cosmetics chemist in Stamford, Conn. Bleaches and permanent waves can leave hair too alkaline, he said, while acid rain and air pollution can make it too acidic. As a result, he said, the proper pH level for shampoos and conditioners will vary with the circumstances. To address this issue, Mr. Tehrani obtained a patent on what amounts to a litmus test for hair. The test employs an analyzer liquid that changes color in the presence of different pH levels. A sample of hair is placed in a vial containing the liquid. If the liquid turns green, it means the hair is healthy. If the liquid turns yellow, the hair is more acidic than it should be. If the liquid turns blue, the hair is overly alkaline. Tehrani's company, Iso Cosmetics, Inc., of Stamford, Connecticut, formulates and manufactures the necessary True Balance Corrective Treatment and Maintenance program identified by the True Balance test. True Balance Products are distributed by hairlogic.com, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902, www.hairlogic.com. True Balance Products
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Litmus Test For Hair Modern life is tough on hair. Air pollution and acid rain are the new enemies of healthy hair. The old foes--permanent hair coloring, straightening, and perms--are still around. So what's a girl or guy to do? Nasser N. Tehrani, an independent cosmetic chemist who used to toil for biggies like Shulton and Clairol, believes that knowledge is the first step toward healing. So he has patented the first litmus test for hair. According to Tehrani, a healthy pH means there is a balance between the acidity and alkalinity of the hair. The pH for normal, healthy hair is about 6.4. However, because hair is porous and absorbs all pollutants in the shaft (everything from car emissions to hair dye), the pH can drop to a very unhealthy 2 to 3 or rise to 9 or 10. Tehrani's test will allow us to diagnose our own hair's condition. The procedure is simple. Take a few strands of hair and insert them into a vial containing an analyzer liquid. Cap and shake vigorously. If the liquid turns green, it means your hair is healthy. If it turns blue, it means your hair has been damaged by permanent hair color, straightening, or perms. And if it the liquid becomes yellow, your hair is suffering from the effects of air pollution and acid rain. What will you do with this information once you've acquired it? Tehrani's company, Iso Cosmetics, Inc., of Stamford, Connecticut, formulates and manufactures the necessary True Balance Corrective Treatment and Maintenance program identified by the True Balance test. If you don't do anything, Tehrani warns, your hair will become dull and lifeless, resistant to combing, and likely to break. True Balance Products are distributed by hairlogic.com, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902, www.hairlogic.com. True Balance Products
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Looks That Last How Healthy Is Your Hair? An at home test will answer that question. Patented by cosmetic chemist Nasser N. Tehrani, this test measures hair's pH balance--the balance between acidity and alkalinity necessary for hair health. Because hair is porous and can absorb everything from air pollution to perm solution, the normal pH balance of 6.4 can fluctuate widely. By inserting a few strands of hair into a vial containing an analyzer liquid, then checking the color, consumers can tell not only whether there's a problem but, if so, what's causing it-- overprocessing or environmental conditions, such as acid rain or too much sun. Tehrani's company, Iso Cosmetics, Inc., of Stamford, Connecticut, formulates and manufactures the necessary True Balance Corrective Treatment and Maintenance program identified by the True Balance test. True Balance Products are distributed by hairlogic.com, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902, www.hairlogic.com.
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