research Learning from hair moisture sorption and hysteresis
Hair moisture behavior helps tell apart different chemical treatments and reveals insights into hair structure.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research Formaldehyde replacement with glyoxylic acid in semipermanent hair straightening: a new and multidisciplinary investigation
Glyoxylic acid is a safer alternative to formaldehyde for hair straightening and effectively changes hair structure.
research The impact of AP collagen peptides (APCPs) on hair shaft elasticity and gloss: A comprehensive analysis
AP collagen peptides improve hair elasticity and gloss.
research Adsorption of Diclofenac and PFBS on a Hair Keratin Dimer
Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.
research Structural and Molecular Hair Abnormalities in Trichothiodystrophy
TTD hair brittleness is caused by multiple structural abnormalities.
research Known and Unknown Features of Hair Cuticle Structure: A Brief Review
The hair cuticle is made of tough proteins that protect the hair, but more research is needed to fully understand its structure.
research Transglutaminase-3 Enzyme: A Putative Actor in Human Hair Shaft Scaffolding?
TGase 3 helps build hair structure by forming strong bonds between proteins.
research Structural investigation on damaged hair keratin treated with α,β-unsaturated Michael acceptors used as repairing agents
Treatments improved hair surface and scale structure but didn't increase certain bonds in the hair cortex.
research Coils & Curls: A Mathematical Tapestry of Black Hair
Black hair's diversity in patterns and textures is influenced by follicle shape and keratin, and it holds cultural, artistic, and mathematical significance.
research Hair Straightening
Hair straightening methods have advanced to improve effectiveness and reduce damage, but still rely on heat and chemicals.
research The Extraction of Keratin from Human Hair Waste for Copolymerization with Nitrile Butadiene Rubber
Human hair keratin mixed with rubber slightly improves its strength and biodegradability.
research Dynamically Cross-Linked Granular Hydrogels for 3D Printing and Therapeutic Delivery
The hydrogels are strong, self-healing, and good for 3D printing and delivering treatments.
research Synthesis of a new amino acid derivative with long‐lasting hair shape control effects and elucidation of its mechanisms
A new amino acid derivative, ATS, improves hair texture and moisture, making it easier to straighten curly hair.
research Characterizing Wool Keratin
Wool keratin is reactive, biocompatible, biodegradable, and can model keratin from other sources.
research Subpopulations of dermal skin fibroblasts secrete distinct extracellular matrix: implications for using skin substitutes in the clinic
Different skin cells produce unique materials, which can improve skin substitutes for healing.
research A Keratin Fiber Sheath
Hair fibers may have a unique, non-protein sheath not previously identified.
research Effect of ethnicity and treatments on in situ tensile response and morphological changes of human hair characterized by atomic force microscopy
Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
research Brazilian keratin hair treatment: a review
Brazilian keratin treatments can straighten hair but may contain harmful formaldehyde.
research Convergent Evolution of Cysteine-Rich Keratins in Hard Skin Appendages of Terrestrial Vertebrates
Cysteine-rich keratins evolved independently in mammals, reptiles, and birds for hard skin structures like hair, claws, and feathers.
research Ten pearls every dermatologist should know about the appropriate use of relaxers
Dermatologists should use hair relaxers carefully to avoid hair and scalp damage, following specific guidelines for application and maintenance.
research Effect of Protein 'Hair Straightener" on Hair Shaft by Scanning Electron Microscopy
Protein hair straighteners damage the hair more than hair dyes.
research A Rapid Extraction Procedure of Human Hair Proteins and Identification of Phosphorylated Species.
A new method quickly extracts and identifies proteins from hair and other keratin sources.
research Human Hair Keratin-Associated Proteins
Hair keratin-associated proteins are essential for strong hair, with over 80 genes showing specific patterns and variations among people.
research Cysteine Prevents the Reduction in Keratin Synthesis Induced by Iron Deficiency in Human Keratinocytes
Cysteine helps maintain keratin production in skin cells even when iron is low.
research The structure of the “amorphous” matrix of keratins
Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
research Crystalline Cataract and Uncombable Hair
The study found no common cause for a girl's crystalline cataract and uncombable hair, suggesting their co-occurrence might be coincidental.
research Analysis of hidradenitis suppurativa–linked mutations in four genes and the effects of PSEN1-P242LfsX11 on cytokine and chemokine expression in macrophages
The document concludes that certain mutations may contribute to the inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa and suggests that targeting TNFα could be a treatment strategy.
research Permanent waving and hair straightening
Thioglycolate lotions are the most popular method for permanent waving and hair straightening.
research Environmental and Cosmetic Factors in Hair Loss and Destruction
Environmental and cosmetic factors, including heat, chemicals, and sun exposure, can cause hair loss and damage.
research Demethylation of methionine and keratin damage in human hair
Copper and iron cause keratin damage in hair by converting methionine to homocysteine.