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August 2014 in “Lipids” Human hair has more unsaturated fats inside than on the surface, and certain lipids may help bind the outer and inner layers together.
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NaOH treatment improves hair strength and suitability for textiles.
Higher cannabis use may be linked to more severe hair loss.
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