41 citations
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July 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
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June 2013 in “Journal of structural biology” High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
February 2026 in “Optics” Stretching wool changes its structure and improves fiber alignment.
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July 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Type 3 hair oil strengthens hair more than coconut oil.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Friction causes hair breakage during combing, and fragment count predicts hair strength.
May 2023 in “Journal of Scientific Research” 30 citations
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November 2012 in “Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences” Hard α-keratins stay stiff in water because the surrounding matrix keeps them dehydrated and strong.
27 citations
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February 1991 Cuticle damage doesn't affect hair's tensile strength; the cortex is responsible for it.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “Materials Today: Proceedings” Adding human hair fibers and glass micro-spheres to epoxy improves its wear resistance and strength.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Biological and medical physics series” Human hair's structure and properties were studied using advanced microscopes and mechanical tests.
August 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Root hair stiffness is mainly influenced by tip compression and turgor pressure.
The trichotillometer is a simple, effective tool for diagnosing and assessing female pattern hair loss.
22 citations
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January 1985 Water makes hair more flexible, especially the outer layer.
December 2019 in “C&EN Global Enterprise” Thicker hair isn't always stronger.
June 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
Malnourished people have weaker hair that is easier to pluck.
28 citations
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December 2010 in “Langmuir” Hair fibers interact through classical forces, which are influenced by treatments and products, important for hair care and other applications.
63 citations
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December 1998 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure and Molecular Enzymology” The study improved understanding of keratin fiber structure by showing consistent microfibril diameter but varying distances and electron density profiles.
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September 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair quality is genetically determined and linked to its composition and strength.
13 citations
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June 2014 in “Experimental Mechanics” October 2014 in “University of the Arts London Research Online (University of the Arts London)” Protein-derived ingredients can help strengthen bleached hair.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Pili torti hair is fragile due to loose keratin filaments and weak disulfide bonds.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” The study found that hair fragility in Pili annulati may be caused by cavities and damage within the hair shafts.
24 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Sheet formation is key to macrofibril structure differences in wool.
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October 2007 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
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February 2016 in “Journal of sol-gel science and technology” A small molecule can strengthen fine hair, making it more resistant and natural-feeling.
17 citations
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October 1981 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Malnourished people have weaker hair that is easier to pluck.
February 2026 in “The European Physical Journal E” Root hair growth mechanics depend on turgor pressure and cell wall properties.
Human hair can almost fully recover its structure within about 1,000 minutes after being stretched.