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MINI REVIEW

Hair Colors: Classification, Chemistry and a Review of Chromatographic and Electrophoretic Methods for Analysis

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Pages 2291-2321 | Received 04 Jun 2008, Accepted 20 Jun 2008, Published online: 05 Nov 2008
 

Abstract

At present, the demand for hair color is rising globally. Because commercial hair colors have been reported to possess adverse effects on human health, their formulation is under strict regulation in each country. In this review, we briefly discuss the advantages and limitations of currently available chromatographic and electrophoretic methods, such as high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography/gas chromatography with mass spectrometry (GC/GC-MS), and capillary electrophoresis (CE) employed for the analysis of dyestuffs present in commercial hair colors. Furthermore, a brief attempt has been made to classify hair colors according to their type and stability on hair. In addition, the chemistry behind dyeing is also briefly surveyed.

The authors would like to thank Dr. P. S. Ahuja, Director, IHBT for providing necessary facilities and infrastructure. IHBT Publication No is 782.

Notes

a Merck 60 RP® Select B (4 × 4.0mm)

b Waters SEP-PAK C18

c Lichrosorb RP-18 (5 × 4.6 mm); – Unknown.

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