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Sep 2021
41m 18s

What’s Chemistry Got To Do With Haircare...

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
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Some of us have our best ideas in the shower. Others have the best ideas for how to shampoo and condition while we’re taking those showers. This week, Jonathan sits down (in person!) with Ramya Viswanathan, chemist and principal formulator for JVN Hair, to discuss the science of haircare.  You can follow all things JVN Hair on Instagram @jvnhair, and at www ... Show More
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