research Optical properties of hair: effect of treatments on luster as quantified by image analysis.
Treatments with certain oils and resins make hair shinier, while zinc oxide and synthetic sebum make it duller.
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research Phenomenology of polymorphism: The topological pressure–temperature phase relationships of the dimorphism of finasteride
Finasteride's two forms have different stability based on temperature and pressure.
research Some Tensile Properties of Specialty Hair Fibers
Animal hair fibers like wool and mohair are strong when dry, but vicuna fibers are very brittle.
research Regulation of hard α-keratin mechanics via control of intermediate filament hydration: matrix squeeze revisited
Hard α-keratins stay stiff in water because the surrounding matrix keeps them dehydrated and strong.
research Exploring Mechanical Niches Identified by Hair Follicle Compression and How These Transduce Proliferation and Differentiation Cues in Epidermally Derived cells.
Less stiff collagen promotes higher cell growth in hair follicles.
research Three-dimensional reconstructions of mechanosensory end organs suggest a unifying mechanism underlying dynamic, light touch
Dynamic, light touch is sensed through a common mechanism involving Piezo2 channels in sensory axons.
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 A Study of Aggregation Structures and Tensile Properties of Hair Fibers
research Haemostatic and Biocompatibility Evaluation of Alginate-Functionalized Polylactide Composite Containing Zinc Sulphide and Hardystonite
The new composite material is safe and has anticoagulant properties.
research The Binding of Small Molecules and Polymers to Keratin and Their Effects on the Physicochemical and Surface Properties of Hair Fibers
Certain small molecules and polymers can change hair's physical properties and how it feels by affecting the bonds within the hair.
research Bioinspired aligned wrinkling dressings for monitoring joint motion and promoting joint wound healing
The dressing can track joint movement and speed up healing of joint wounds.
research Skin Penetration and Permeation Properties of Transcutol® in Complex Formulations
Transcutol® helps drugs penetrate the skin more effectively in various formulations.
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 The Viscoelastic Properties of Chemically Modified alpha-Keratins in Human Hair
Chemical modifications can alter hair's stability and flexibility, with hydrophobic interactions helping maintain structure in humid conditions.
research Optimizing Hyaluronic Acid: A Comprehensive Review of Rheological Insights for Clinical Practice
Understanding the properties of hyaluronic acid helps improve its use in facial aging treatments.
research Impact of Hair Damage on the Penetration Profile of Coconut, Avocado, and Argan Oils into Caucasian Hair Fibers
Different oils affect hair flexibility and strength, with their impact varying on whether hair is virgin or bleached.
research Effect of Temperature and Humidity on Mechanical Properties of Rabbit Hair Fibers
Higher temperatures improve rabbit hair strength up to 50°C, but moisture weakens it.
research Biomechanics of chemically treated hair for continuous 1D strands
NaOH treatment improves hair strength and suitability for textiles.
research Superhydrophobicity for Antifouling Microfluidic Surfaces
Superhydrophobic surfaces can prevent fouling and enable self-cleaning in microfluidic devices.
research A new approach to the bending properties of hair fibers.
The new test shows how hair treatments affect hair's bending stiffness by swinging a pendulum through hair fibers.
research Analysis of the Influence of Lipid Components on the Spreadability of Hair Heat Protectants by Central Composite Design
Optimal hair heat protectant spreadability is achieved with 4% shea butter and coconut oil, and 0.64% cetostearyl alcohol.
research Improving Tensile Properties of Hair with a Natural Moisturizer
A natural moisturizer can make hair stronger.
research Recent Advances in Biopolymeric Composite Materials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicines: A Review
Biopolymeric composites need advanced properties for better use in medicine and healing.
research Keratin network modifications lead to the mechanical stiffening of the hair follicle fiber
Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
research Biomechanical properties of human hair with different parameters
Thicker hair is stronger, regardless of age, gender, or other factors.
research 10.1063/5.0132123.1
research Mechanical anisotropy of hair affected by genetic diseases highlights structural information related to differential crosslinking in keratins
research External lipid function in ethnic hairs
African hair has the most lipids, while Caucasian hair is more hydrated and stronger.
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 Direct evidence supporting the existence of a helical dislocation in protofilament packing in the intermediate filaments of oxidized trichocyte keratin
Oxidized trichocyte keratin has a helical dislocation in its structure.