RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY CUSTOMIZED FOR THE
HAIR REPLACEMENT & HAIR EXTENSION INDUSTRY
The development of our hair extension and replacement lab and installation of the 4 research instruments assisted our company in pinpointing the major problems and finding the solutions for hair production and the maintenance of the hair extensions.
We rely on science and technology to advance our company and this lab helped execute our most important objective, which is solving the dilemmas of our industry.
The instruments give us the information we require for all major aspects of hair fiber research and assist us in developing hair care products (our Ionix line) and our production applications. Our company manufactures raw hair into finished hair extensions and bulk hair for wigs and hairpieces on-site. Our research lab is a fundamental part of developing each chemical and mechanical application.
Utilizing the Olympus Microscope with research monitor enables us to examine hair fibers down to a single cuticle.
With a visual image we can detect the hair's condition and the effects of chemical processes, deposits left by hair care products and stresses brought on by everyday grooming. With high magnification we can see evidence of heavy chemicals coating and blocking the cuticle layers, fractures and breaks caused by chemicals and grooming and very importantly if the hair is Remy cuticle or cuticle stripped hair.
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A Moisture Content Analyzer determines the effect of hair care products on the hair fiber before and after the test. It will also detect the results of heavy chemical processes. This instrument will detect the minimum point of moisture according to the maximum effectiveness of the chemical process.
- Analyzes the moisture content of hair
- Analyzes the moisture content of hair care products
This was the primary instruments that helped us design each of our Ionix conditioners. After applying each conditioner sample we measured and recorded the changes of moisture retention and how the values would alter when applying the conditioners on virgin hair and cuticle processed hair.
A Tensiometer measures surface tension, surface energy and contact angle for hair care products. Shampoos, conditioners and other hair care products are only effective when the surface of the hair is receptive to the chemical ingredients.
- Determines the level of equality between the hair fiber and the hair care product.
- Measures the level of adhesion of products to the hair surface.
- Evaluates the penetration rate of the hair care product to the hair fiber.
- Detects the level of deposits left on the hair fiber.
When designing our Ionix hair care line we first identified the surface energy of each hair type (cuticle processed, bleached, virgin). Cleaning and conditioning agents were selected by measuring their surface tension and how contact with the hair would result in recommended levels of deposits and effectiveness.
The custom-made Tensile Strain tester measures the strength and elasticity of a single hair fiber. Designed through JPL Labs our software conducts a dry tensile analysis, wet tensile analysis and a post yield analysis.
The results of these tests helped us design our cuticle processing and bleaching methods by evaluating the hair's strength and elasticity. Often hair may appear shiny and soft but we must make sure it holds up to long term styling.
In addition we tested our Ionix conditioners making sure they maintained high levels of tensile properties during wet and dry combing of the hair extensions.
Our company is a manufacturer that integrates science into all processing and quality control techniques."
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