No. 1: Fundamentals of Human Hair Science image
by J. Alan Swift

This is the first volume in a new series, edited by Hilda Butler, intended to bring the latest developments in cosmetic science to the postgraduate and experienced cosmetic chemist. It has been written by Dr Alan Swift, a renowned authority, lecturer and writer on the subject of hair. Fundamentals of Human Hair Science describes the structure, chemistry and some aspects of the biology and of the physical properties of human head hair as a basis for scientific understanding of toiletry processes marketed to treat and maintain healthy hair. Its content is essentially the same as the information that the author has presented over the last twenty-five years to students attending the Postgraduate Course organized under the auspices of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Great Britain. Over this period the information has been updated progressively in the light of new knowledge.

Aug. 1997, 176 x 240 mm, 7" x 9.5", 96 pages, paperback, £12.00 (formerly £21.00), ISBN: 978-1870228-14-5

No. 2: Hair Colorants - Chemistry and Toxicology image
by John F. Corbett

The desire to change the natural colour of hair appears to be an innate human characteristic. In this book, John Corbett discusses the chemicals, both natural and synthetic, used to produce this change. Chapters are devoted to permanent, semipermanent and temporary hair colorants and to progressive or metallic hair colorants. The toxicology of these materials is discussed in a final section.

Hair colours are complex chemicals and have to be understood to be formulated properly and safely. This book will explain the chemistry of these materials and enable chemists working on colour shampoos and hair dyes to choose the correct colorant for the effect required.

Dec. 1998, 176 x 240 mm, 7" x 9.5", 64 pages, paperback, £12.00 (formerly £21.00), ISBN: 978-1870228-21-3

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