Proceedings of the International Congress 'Science, Information, Spirit' 2007, pp 28-35: Electro Photonic Analysis of Hair and Non-Hair Fibers and Investigation of Different Hair Treatments

    January 2007
    Howard Maibach, Hang Zhai, Е. В. Петрова
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    TLDR Hair properties change under electromagnetic fields and are influenced by individual characteristics and the environment.
    The document reported on a study that used Electro Photonic Analysis (EPA) to examine the properties of hair and non-hair fibers and the effects of various hair treatments. It was found that non-hair fibers had significantly higher Area and Intensity of glow than hair samples, and that bleaching significantly altered hair properties, while other treatments did not. The study involved six swatches per sample type and utilized a GDV camera for measurements. Increased humidity was shown to reduce the glow area of hair samples. The experimental errors were within 5-8%, indicating reliable data. The study concluded that hair properties can be affected by an electromagnetic field and that these effects vary based on individual hair characteristics and environmental factors.
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