research The kinetics of moisture sorption by hair November 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair absorbs moisture differently based on its structure and treatment, with changes occurring at 30% humidity.
research A Multi-Technique Approach to the Study of Structural Stability and Desolvation of Two Unusual Channel Hydrate Solvates of Finasteride 21 citations , September 2011 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Desolvation of finasteride depends on environment and technique.
research Lipid loses and barrier function modifications of the brown‐to‐white hair transition 12 citations , February 2019 in “Skin research and technology” White hair has less lipid content and absorbs water differently than brown hair.
research Exogenous and endogenous lipids of human hair 21 citations , March 2017 in “Skin research and technology” Removing external lipids from hair reduces moisture and increases strength, while removing internal lipids decreases water permeability.
research Effect of equilibrium pH on the structure and properties of bleach‐damaged human hair fibers 10 citations , September 2020 in “Biopolymers” Hair's structure and properties change with pH; acidic pH maintains strength and less swelling, while alkaline pH increases water content and swelling.