Making Fragrance Last Longer in Hair Products

Making Fragrance Last Longer in Hair Products

To help fragrance last longer in shampoo or hair treatment, especially for dry and damaged hair, several factors and ingredients can play a role.

Fragrance Encapsulation:
Yes, fragrance encapsulation is a technology specifically designed to help fragrances last longer in various products, including shampoos and conditioners. Encapsulation creates a protective barrier around the fragrance molecules, preventing them from evaporating too quickly during washing and allowing for a delayed release of scent. Products like AromaLock™ offer this service, making encapsulated fragrance suitable for water-based formulas like hair care products to improve longevity and adhesion to hair.

Effect of Oil in the Base:
While oils can provide conditioning benefits to hair, adding oil to a shampoo or treatment base doesn't directly guarantee longer-lasting fragrance. The primary function of oils in hair products is often conditioning and moisturizing. The longevity of a fragrance depends more on its composition (the volatility of the aroma chemicals) and how well it can adhere to the hair fiber.

Fixing Fragrance on Dry and Damaged Hair:
Dry and damaged hair tends to be more porous and can lose moisture and fragrance more quickly than healthy hair. Improving the condition of the hair is key to helping fragrance adhere better and last longer. Conditioning ingredients work by smoothing the hair cuticle, filling in damaged areas, and providing a surface for the fragrance to cling to.

Ingredients that can help improve the condition of dry and damaged hair and thus potentially enhance fragrance retention include:

• Silicones: Conditioners like Silicone Hi-Cond, Hair-Cond™ XL, Hair-Cond™ SM, HairSoft™ 843, and Hair-Cond™ 0949 can coat the hair fiber, providing smoothness, shine, and reducing tangling. This smooth surface can help trap fragrance molecules.
• Polyquaterniums: Ingredients such as Poly-Conditioner Pro (available in different viscosities like 400 mPa.s and 30000 mPa.s) and Poly-Conditioner 28 are cationic polymers that bind to the negatively charged surface of damaged hair, providing conditioning and improving texture. This can also help fragrance adhere.
• Proteins: Hydrolyzed Keratin (available in powder and liquid forms) can penetrate the hair shaft and help repair damage, strengthening the hair and improving its ability to retain moisture and fragrance.
• Other Conditioning Agents: Clear-Cond™ (Quaternium-80) and Chito-HD™ (Chitosan) are other effective conditioning agents that can improve hair feel and potentially aid in fragrance retention by improving the hair's overall condition. Cola-Cond™ also provides conditioning benefits with good adhesion to hair.

By using conditioning ingredients that repair and smooth the hair cuticle, you create a better environment for the fragrance to remain on the hair for a longer period. Combining good hair conditioning with encapsulated fragrance can provide the best results for fragrance longevity on dry and damaged hair.