Ultrasonic and Infrared Hair Treatment: Scientific Justification and Application Practice

Abstract

The article discusses the scientific foundations and practical technologies of combined ultrasonic and infrared hair treatment to restore and improve performance. It has been shown that acoustic cavitation in the frequency range of 20-40 kHz leads to mechanical and chemical destruction of the disulfide bonds of keratin, increasing the access of therapeutic compounds to the cortical layer of the hair. Infrared radiation (800-1200 nm) provides controlled heating and "sealing" of cuticle scales, which helps to preserve the improved properties of the fiber. The prospects for further optimization of processing parameters, the development of new nanoformules based on keratin hydrolysates, as well as the possibility of introducing the technique into salon and home practice are discussed. The information presented in the article will be of interest to specialists in the field of trichology and dermatological biophysics who study the molecular and structural mechanisms of the interaction of acoustic and photonic fields with the keratin matrix of the hair and develop innovative therapeutic protocols for alopecia and other hair pathologies. The practical value of the material is also obvious for clinical cosmetologists and developers of high-tech care products focused on integrating controlled physical methods of exposure into aesthetic procedures and pharmaceutical formulas to optimize hair regeneration and strengthening.