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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Influence of functionalized silicones on hair fiber–fiber interactions and on the relationship with the macroscopic behavior of hair assembly
Functionalized silicones improve hair appearance, combing, and manageability.
research Penetration of different molecular weight hydrolysed keratins into hair fibres and their effects on the physical properties of textured hair
Different sizes of keratin peptides can strengthen hair, with smaller ones possibly increasing volume and larger ones repairing damage.
research The effects of hydrophobic modifications on the interaction of human hair with water
Hydrophobic modifications make human hair less affected by water.
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Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
research The effect of relative humidity on the spreading of ethanol on human hair fibers
Ethanol spreads well on hair at low humidity but less so at higher humidity due to water condensation.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity *9 month update* 1st slide 2020 at my worst vs today. 2nd slide 9 months ago vs today. 3rd, wet hair. 4th, hairline. 5th, damp hair. 6th crown view. 7th, brushed back. 8 & 9, hair in high Summer humidity. 10th, no lighting.
User shared 9-month hair regrowth progress using a Fin/Min spray from HIMS, with additional microneedling. Other users praised the results and discussed the effectiveness of topical treatments.
community I married my high school crush because of balding
A man shared how his baldness led to reconnecting with his high school crush, resulting in marriage. The conversation includes jokes and varied opinions on balding, with no specific treatments mentioned.
community 1+ year oral dut and oral min. 2023 → 2025. No regrowth or stability, loss continues. I'm completely cooked and demoralized.
The user has been using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for over a year without regrowth or stability, and hair loss continues. Suggestions include checking for inflammation, considering a scalp biopsy, and trying microneedling, topical anti-androgens, or a hair transplant.
community (M 22) 2 years on fin only (1 mg) before and after
A 22-year-old male shared his positive experience using 1 mg finasteride daily for two years, noting significant hair thickening and texture improvement without side effects. Other users discussed their own hair loss treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, and shared encouragement and advice.
community What Are the Technicalities of Curved Hair Transplantation?
Curved hair transplantation requires specialized tools and techniques to avoid damaging hair follicles, with modified FUE being the preferred method. Proper extraction and implantation angles are crucial to prevent complications like keloids and sterile folliculitis.