research Stiffness of Human Hair Correlates with the Fractions of Cortical Cell Types
Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
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research Development of a stiffness‐angle law for simplifying the measurement of human hair stiffness
Hair stiffness increased by 13.2% after caffeine treatment, validating the Stiffness-Angle Law as an effective measurement method.
research The Aqualon SLT: A novel device for measuring hair stiffness and lubricity
The Aqualon SLT device measures hair stiffness and slipperiness to evaluate hair treatments.
research Involvement of Transglutaminase 3 (TG3) in Hair Stiffness Changing with Age by Capture of Zinc
Hair becomes less stiff as we age because of a decrease in zinc, which is linked to lower levels of the protein TG3.
research Topological Distribution of Wound Stiffness Modulates Wound-Induced Hair Follicle Neogenesis
The stiffness of a wound affects hair growth during healing, with less stiff areas growing more hair.
research Assessment of styling performance in hair gels and hair sprays by means of a new two-point stiffness test.
The new stiffness test works well for gels but not for sprays.
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 Symmetry breaking of tissue mechanics in wound induced hair follicle regeneration of laboratory and spiny mice
Tissue stiffness affects hair follicle regeneration, and Twist1 is a key regulator.
research Biomechanics of hair fibre growth: A multi-scale modeling approach
The model shows that factors like follicle shape and stiffness are key for hair growth and anchoring.
research Ectopic Expression of a Truncated Isoform of Hair Keratin 81 in Breast Cancer Alters Biophysical Characteristics to Promote Metastatic Propensity
A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
research MicroRNA-205 promotes hair regeneration by modulating mechanical properties of hair follicle stem cells
MicroRNA-205 helps hair grow by changing the stiffness and contraction of hair follicle cells.
research Quasi-Static Torsional Deformation of Single Hair Fibers: Application of a Modeling Approach and Results from Cosmetic Treatments.
The research found that twisting hair fibers can show changes in stiffness and damage, and help tell apart different hair treatments.
research Modeling Dynamic Hair as a Continuum
The authors created a realistic and efficient method to simulate hair movement by combining fluid dynamics with individual hair strand behavior.
research The Secrets of Beautiful Hair: Why is it Flexible and Elastic?
Beautiful hair is flexible and elastic due to its unique double-layered structure and can be enhanced with succinic acid treatment.
research Influence of Myosin Regulatory Light Chain and Myosin Light Chain Kinase on the Physiological Function of Inner Ear Hair Cells
NM2 and RLC phosphorylation are essential for normal inner ear hair cell function.
research Development of predictive regression model for perceived hair breakage in Indian consumers
The model predicts hair breakage based on key hair properties and helps product developers.
research Effect of Surface Treatments on the Nanomechanical Properties of Human Hair
Bleaching and combing damage hair's surface and mechanical properties.
research Physical Properties of Human Hair. 1. Evaluation of Bending Stress by Measuring the Major and the Minor Axis of Human Hair.
The cuticle significantly contributes to hair stiffness, making up about 60% of the total bending stress.
research Impact of substrate stiffness on dermal papilla aggregates in microgels
Softer hydrogel surfaces help maintain hair growth-related functions in skin cells.
research [Influence of the stiffness of three-dimensionally bioprinted extracellular matrix analogue on the differentiation of bone mesenchymal stem cells into skin appendage cells].
Stiffer hydrogels better promote stem cells turning into hair follicle cells.
research 1469 Tissue mechanics partake in spatiotemporal patterning of wound-induced hair neogenesis in African spiny mouse
African spiny mice can regenerate skin and hair after wounds due to specific tissue mechanics.
research SUN-049 Male Pattern Baldness and Waist-Hip Ratio as Markers of Arterial Stiffness in Transgender Men Undergoing Long-Term Testosterone Therapy
Male pattern baldness may indicate arterial stiffness in transgender men on long-term testosterone therapy.
research Hardwiring Stem Cell Communication through Tissue Structure
The conclusion is that tissue structure is key for stem cell communication and maintaining healthy tissues.
research Mechanical forces in skin disorders
Skin problems can be caused or worsened by physical forces and pressure on the skin.
research The extracellular matrix dictates regional competence for tumour initiation
The extracellular matrix affects where tumors can start in the body.
research The mechanical forces that shape our senses
Mechanical forces are crucial in shaping our sensory organs during development.
research 965 In search of the common mechano-chemical pathways during the regeneration of spiny (acomys cahirinus) and laboratory (mus musculus) mouse skin
Spiny mice regenerate skin better than laboratory mice due to larger hair bulges, more stem cells, and different collagen ratios.
research From Design to Production: Applications of Polymer and Protein Nanofibers for Regenerating Tissue
FN nanofiber dressings improve wound healing and restore natural skin structure.
research Micro-mechanical approaches to characterize tip growth: Insights into Root Hair Elasto-Viscoplastic Properties
Root hair stiffness is mainly influenced by tip compression and turgor pressure.
research Androgenetic alopecia is associated with increased arterial stiffness in asymptomatic young adults
Young adults with hair loss face higher risk of stiff arteries.