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Studies & guides

Four guides written by our salon with verified sources — dermatology, peer-reviewed journals, EU regulation and professional textbooks. Because a good hairdresser should know the why, not just the how.

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The science of shampoo

How shampoo really works: surfactants, pH, sulfates and wash frequency, explained with dermatology sources and peer-reviewed studies.

The science of hair colour

Colour chemistry: oxidation, PPD, developer volumes, melanin, allergies and EU regulation — with scientific and regulatory sources.

Cutting techniques

Professional haircutting explained: Vidal Sassoon's geometric revolution, elevation and graduation, scissors vs razor, dry cutting for curls.

Becoming a hairdresser

Hairdresser training compared: Italy's Law 174/2005 and abilitazione, Germany's dual system and Meisterbrief, the UK and US licensing models.

Why we publish studies

Behind every service there is chemistry, anatomy and technique. Publishing what we study — sources included — is our way of demonstrating professional rigour and helping you make informed choices about your hair. Every claim in these guides links to an authoritative, verifiable source.

Last updated: June 2026

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