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Ever wondered about the science behind how shampoo cleans your hair? Welcome to the Chemist Corner at Cohere Beauty, where our chemists delve into the science behind beauty innovation. Shampoos use surfactants, molecules with 2 distinct parts - a hydrophilic (water-attracting) head and a hydrophobic (water-repelling/oil-loving) tail. This structure enables surfactants to interact with both water and oil. The surfactants bind to the oils in our hair and are then washed away with water, cleansing in the process. Did these insights surprise you? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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