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What is the meaning of over processed hair/ what action causes the hair to be over processed?
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Chemical Exposure: Hair that has been exposed to chemical agents for coloring, straightening, perms, etc. Hair is actually just dead protein and the protein can have its' chemical structure disrupted by harsh chemicals.
Answered 3/13/2013
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Over exposure to har: Over exposure to harsh chemicals / loss of essential oils and protein . There are many available and successful treatments.
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