research Chapter 4 Cytomechanics of Hair
Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
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research Moisture as a Plasticity Switch in Blowouts: Glass-Transition Behavior, Viscoelastic Response, and Tension-Defined Shape
Moisture makes hair flexible for reshaping during blowouts.
research Torsional method for evaluating hair damage and performance of hair care ingredients
The torsional method effectively evaluates hair damage and the performance of hair care ingredients.
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.
research Keratin‐based particles for protection and restoration of hair properties
Keratin-based particles safely improve hair strength, smoothness, and heat protection.
research The effects of hydrophobic modifications on the interaction of human hair with water
Hydrophobic modifications make human hair less affected by water.
research The effect of treatments on the shear modulus of human hair measured by the single fiber torsion pendulum.
Different treatments change the strength and flexibility of human 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 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 Characterization of hair lipid and protein dynamics using EPR spectroscopy and treatment effects
Hair treatments and dehydration affect hair's lipid and protein behavior, influencing its flexibility and appearance.
research Marangoni effect in the water wetting of surfactant coated human hair fibers
The study found that the Marangoni effect causes the uneven wetting of surfactant-coated hair due to the surfactant moving into the water.
research Functional Materials for Hair
Functional materials in hair care improve shine, volume, frizz control, color protection, and repair.
research An Evaluation Method for Shampoos Using Human Hair Keratin Film
Keratin film can effectively measure hair texture and adsorption properties.
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 Influence of functionalized silicones on hair fiber–fiber interactions and on the relationship with the macroscopic behavior of hair assembly
Functionalized silicones improve hair appearance, combing, and manageability.
research Evaluation of Curl Durability for Artificial Hair Fibers
New resin B makes artificial hair fibers hold curls longer than traditional resin A.
research Effect of Waste Human Hair Fibers on Shear Behavior of Sand in Dry and Saturated Conditions
Adding human hair to sand improves its strength when dry and maintains strength when wet.
research Mechanical properties characterization of human hair fibers cortex region by multiparametric Atomic Force Microscopy mapping
The active ingredient improves the strength of damaged hair fibers.
research Cuticle damage and the tensile properties of human hair
Cuticle damage doesn't affect hair's tensile strength; the cortex is responsible for it.
research The toughening transition in hair keratin
The observed "toughening" in keratin was actually due to water evaporation, not a real change in keratin.
research Nanomechanical characterization of human hair using nanoindentation and SEM
Human hair's strength and flexibility vary by ethnicity, damage, and treatment.
research Multiscale modelling of human hair
Human hair becomes weaker and stretches more easily at higher temperatures.
research A Raman spectroscopy investigation of the resilience of hair cuticular scales under uniaxial stress
Hair cuticles remain stable and resilient under stress due to strong protein content and crosslinking.
research A reciprocal lattice approach to assessing the luster of hair fibers, based on scattering by periodically deformed cylinders
A new method helps understand hair shine and various products improve hair care.
research Changes in the mechanical properties of human hair under various conditions
Hair coloring and chlorine change hair strength differently.
research Spatial Probing of the Properties of the Human Hair Surface Using Wilhelmy Force Profiles
Human hair surface varies in wettability, showing daily and monthly patterns.
research The Production of Unshrinkability by Cross‐linkage Formation in Wool
Mercuric acetate makes wool unshrinkable by changing its elastic properties.
research <b>Hair keratin film as a substitute device for human hair </b>
Keratin film can effectively replace human hair for testing hair damage.
research Effects of Silicone Oil Viscosity on the Physical Structure and Damage Mechanisms of Hair during Permanent Wave Treatment
Silicone oil viscosity affects hair curling and damage during treatments.