September 2025 in “Cosmetics” Lipid content and structure affect water absorption in different hair types.
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Human hair varies widely and should be classified by curl type rather than race.
May 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
November 2024 in “Journal of Microscopy” Human hair varies in structure based on curl type, with high curl hair showing the most differences.
May 2023 in “Accounts of chemical research” New methods can better classify curly hair types and lead to improved hair care products.