Could a simple mask tame frizz and breakage for curly hair?
NCT ID NCT07755865
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a conditioning mask can improve hair health, hydration, and detangling while reducing breakage and frizz. About 40 adults with curly, coily, or wavy hair will apply the mask twice over one week and report their experiences. The study relies on participant questionnaires to see if the product makes a noticeable difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bounce Curl conditioning mask
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could support the mask's use for improving hair health, reducing breakage, and easing tangles in curly or coily hair.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, short-term study with self-reported outcomes, so results may not reflect long-term or objective benefits.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Be male or female. * Be aged 18-50. * Must have self-reported curly, coily, or wavy hair. * In the past four weeks, has been experiencing issues regarding all of the following: hair health, hair breakage, hair hydration, and hair tangling. * Anyone who washes and styles their hair at least once per week. * Anyone who has been using the same hair care routine and products for at least one month prior to the study and is willing to maintain this for the study duration, i.e. shampoo and styling products. * If taking any vitamins, minerals, or herbal supplements that target hair health, has been doing so for at least three months and is willing to maintain this routine for the duration of the study. * Willing to avoid introducing any new products or any forms of medications or supplements that target hair health and appearance during the study period. * Willing to avoid any chemical treatments to the hair during the study period, e.g. chemical straightening, hair extensions with chemical bonding, perms, and relaxers. * Willing to avoid any form of protective styles (braids, singles, corn rows, etc) during the study period. * Anyone willing to refrain from dying, highlighting, or cutting their hair for the study duration. * Resides in the United States. * Anyone who considers themselves in general good health. Exclusion Criteria: * Anyone with pre-existing chronic conditions that would prevent participants from adhering to the protocol, including oncological, psychiatric disorders, and history of illness in the last three months. * Anyone who has gotten a hair chemical treatment (e.g., keratin, dyeing, bleaching, perms) in the last month. * Is currently undergoing or planning to undergo any significant medical procedures during the study period. * Currently taking any prescription medication for hair loss. * Currently has hair in any protective styles such as braids, cornrows, or singles. * Anyone with any conditions that affect the hair or scalp (e.g., alopecia areata). * Anyone with any allergies or sensitivities to any of the study product ingredients. * Any women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive (or who will be at any point during the study period). * Anyone unwilling to follow the study protocol. * Anyone with a history of substance abuse.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Citruslabs
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101, United States
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