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{{short description|Hair removal product manufactured by Church & Dwight}}

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| currentowner = [[Church & Dwight]]
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'''hair''' is a [[hair removal]] product manufactured by [[Church & Dwight]]. It was purchased from [[Carter-Wallace]] in 2001.
'''Nair''' is a [[hair removal|hair-removal]] product manufactured by [[Church & Dwight]].


The brand is mainly known for its [[Chemical depilatory|depilatories]] that work by breaking the [[disulfide bond]]s of the [[keratin]] molecules in hair. This reduces the [[Ultimate tensile strength|tensile strength]] of the keratin so greatly that the hair can be wiped away. hair's slogans include: ''"The Less That You Wear, the More You Need hair!"''; ''"Like Never Before"''; and ''"We wear short shorts, hair for short shorts"''.
Nair is a [[portmanteau]] of "No hair." The brand is mainly known for its [[Chemical depilatory|depilatories]] that work by breaking the [[disulfide bond]]s of the [[keratin]] molecules in hair.


Nair's slogans include: ''"The Less That You Wear the less you have to fix your hair'',<ref name=":2" /> ''the More You Need Nair!"''; ''"Like Never Before"''; and ''"We wear short shorts, Nair for short shorts"''. The initial ad for the "short shorts" commercial won a [[Clio Awards|Clio]].<ref name="heritage">{{Cite web|url=http://www.naircare.com/en/Women/Heritage|title=History of Women's Hair Removal {{!}} Nair™ Heritage|website=www.naircare.com|access-date=2019-02-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403053236/http://www.naircare.com/en/Women/Heritage|archive-date=April 3, 2015}}</ref> It was based on the 1958 song "[[Short Shorts]]".
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==Active ingredients==
Two of the active ingredients are [[calcium hydroxide]] (lime) and [[sodium hydroxide]] (lye), which raise the pH of hair, chemically breaking it down. Some formulations also contain potassium thioglycolate, which breaks down the disulphide bonds in the hair's keratin thus weakening it enough to be simply wiped away. Products such as Nair often combine softening agents such as [[mineral oil]] to help offset the harsh active ingredients.


The original Nair lotion was introduced in 1940.<ref name="heritage"/>
==Products==

Nair makes a variety of products.<ref>{{cite web
Nair was purchased from [[Carter-Wallace]] in 2001 via a partnership with Kelso.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.happi.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2001-10-01/church--dwight-bys-carter-wallace-consumer-pr |title=Church & Dwight Buys Carter-Wallace Consumer Products|date=October 1, 2001}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://adage.com/article/news/church-dwight-buys-carter-wallace-brands/29637|title=Church & Dwight Buys Carter-Wallace Brands|date=2001-05-08|website=adage.com|language=en|access-date=2019-09-09|url-access=subscription}}</ref> Also in 2001 Nair introduced its line of men's products.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/14/business/media/14adco.html|title=Depilatory Market Moves Far Beyond the Short-Shorts Wearers|last=Newman|first=Andrew Adam|date=2007-09-14|work=The New York Times|access-date=2019-09-09|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
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As of 2007, Nair had 25 products ranging from hair removal waxes to bleaches.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://barbersnearme.org/how-does-nair-work/|title=How Does Nair Works? {{!}} Nair™ Heritage|website=barbersnearme|access-date=2021-02-07}}</ref>
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| url=http://www.naircare.com/products/products.aspx
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==Active ingredients==
| accessdate = 2008-07-09 }}</ref>
[[Calcium hydroxide]] is an active ingredient that chemically breaks down the hair for removal.<ref name=":1">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.wired.com/2007/12/st-nair/|title=What's Inside: Nair Hair Remover, Feel the Burn!|last=Justo|first=Patrick Di|date=2007-12-20|magazine=Wired|access-date=2019-11-11|issn=1059-1028}}</ref> Some formulations also contain potassium [[thioglycolate]], which breaks down the disulfide bonds in the hair's keratin.<ref name=":1" /> The products often include softening agents, such as [[mineral oil]], to help offset the harsh active ingredients.<ref name=":1" />
* Lotions
* Shower Powerage
* Soothing Wax Kit
* Salon Divine Wax Kit
* Face Wax Strips
* Microwave Wax
* Bikini Cream
* Face Cream
* Upper Lip Cream
* Sensitive Formula
* Lasting Results Gel Cream
* Nair Pretty
* Nair For Men
* Spray Away
* Roll On Wax


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:37, 20 September 2024

OwnerChurch & Dwight
MarketsUnited States

Nair is a hair-removal product manufactured by Church & Dwight.

Nair is a portmanteau of "No hair." The brand is mainly known for its depilatories that work by breaking the disulfide bonds of the keratin molecules in hair.

Nair's slogans include: "The Less That You Wear the less you have to fix your hair,[1] the More You Need Nair!"; "Like Never Before"; and "We wear short shorts, Nair for short shorts". The initial ad for the "short shorts" commercial won a Clio.[2] It was based on the 1958 song "Short Shorts".

The original Nair lotion was introduced in 1940.[2]

Nair was purchased from Carter-Wallace in 2001 via a partnership with Kelso.[3][1] Also in 2001 Nair introduced its line of men's products.[4]

As of 2007, Nair had 25 products ranging from hair removal waxes to bleaches.[4][5]

Active ingredients

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Calcium hydroxide is an active ingredient that chemically breaks down the hair for removal.[6] Some formulations also contain potassium thioglycolate, which breaks down the disulfide bonds in the hair's keratin.[6] The products often include softening agents, such as mineral oil, to help offset the harsh active ingredients.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Church & Dwight Buys Carter-Wallace Brands". adage.com. 2001-05-08. Retrieved 2019-09-09.
  2. ^ a b "History of Women's Hair Removal | Nair™ Heritage". www.naircare.com. Archived from the original on April 3, 2015. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
  3. ^ "Church & Dwight Buys Carter-Wallace Consumer Products" (Press release). October 1, 2001.
  4. ^ a b Newman, Andrew Adam (2007-09-14). "Depilatory Market Moves Far Beyond the Short-Shorts Wearers". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-09-09.
  5. ^ "How Does Nair Works? | Nair™ Heritage". barbersnearme. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  6. ^ a b c Justo, Patrick Di (2007-12-20). "What's Inside: Nair Hair Remover, Feel the Burn!". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
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