Hair Care Products
Hair Care products are those that help to control the properties and behavior of the hair so that it can be maintained in a controlled and desirable manner. This can include hair conditioners, hair sprays, hair straighteners and relaxers, permanent waves, shampoos, rinses, tonics and dressings.

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Tonics and Dressings
Tonics and Dressings are products that are intended facilitate combing and styling of the hair. They can be applied directly to the hair or by application to the brush or comb. The safety of these products is ensured through the careful selection of ingredients that are safe for these products. Manufacturers conduct extensive safety tests to ensure that these products are safe. Among the tests conducted, are those to ensure that the products are not irritating or that they do not cause allergic reactions.

Shampoos and Rinses
Shampoos and Rinses are products that are intended to cleanse the hair. Rinses are intended to help condition the hair after shampooing. Some formulations are Shampoos and Rinses in the same product. The safety of these products is ensured through the careful selection of ingredients that are safe for these products. Manufacturers conduct extensive safety tests to ensure that these products are safe. Among the tests conducted are those to ensure that the products are not irritating or that they cause allergic reactions.

Permanent Waves
Permanent Waves are treatment of the hair intended to produce curls or to alter existing curls. In cosmetology, it is termed a type of curl reformation. Humans have been attempting to add curl to straight hair for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians did this by wrapping their hair around wooden sticks; slathering it with mud from hot springs; letting it bake dry in the sun and then removing the mud. Presumably the mud had an alkaline chemical makeup that helped to set the curls.

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Hair Straighteners and Relaxers
Hair Straighteners and Relaxers are products that make hair become straight or straighter or to relax tightly curled hair to soften or loosen the curls. The safety of Hair Straighteners and Relaxers is established by selection of ingredients that are safe and suitable for this purpose. In addition, Hair Straighteners and Relaxers are rigorously assessed for their potential to cause scalp and eye irritation. Product safety is also established though strict adherence to the principles of Quality Assurance and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Hair Sprays
Hair spray products are quick-drying liquids sprayed on the hair to keep it in place. They contain ingredients that stick to the hair and hold it in place for a short period of time. The safety of Hair Sprays is established by selection of ingredients that are safe and suitable for this purpose. In addition, Hair Sprays are assessed for their potential to cause scalp and eye irritation. Product safety is also established though strict adherence to the principles of Quality Assurance and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Hair Conditioners
Hair Conditioners are used to make hair smooth and silky. They help by replacing materials, such as natural oils, lost during washing. The safety of Hair Conditioners is established by selection of ingredients that are safe and suitable for this purpose. In addition, Hair Conditioner Products are assessed for their potential to cause scalp and eye irritation. Product safety is also ensured though strict adherence to the principles of Quality Assurance and Good Manufacturing Practices. This includes testing the compatibility of the product with packaging as well as shelf-life stability.