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NaOH treatment improves hair strength and suitability for textiles.
Water and fatty acids affect hair's surface differently based on hair damage, and models can help understand hair-cosmetic interactions.
The research found that people's hair proteins vary, especially by ethnicity and body part, which could help identify individuals in forensic science.
The research found that people's hair proteins vary by individual and body part, with some differences between ethnic groups, which could help in forensics.
Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and affecting growth factors.
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