Human Hair: A Unique Physicochemical Composite

June 2003 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

L. J. Wolfram

hair structure hair chemistry curliness cross-sectional parameters morphological traits chemical traits molecular traits

TLDR Human hair, despite its different types, shares common traits that affect its structure and response to treatments.

The document reviewed the unique physicochemical properties of human hair, categorizing it into African, Asian, and Caucasian types to highlight specific characteristics like curliness, color, and cross-sectional parameters. Despite these differences, all hair shared common morphological, chemical, and molecular traits. The article summarized key aspects of hair structure and chemistry, and how these elements interact to influence hair properties and its response to treatments.

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