Characteristic Microstructure of Curved Human Hair

    July 2010 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    Shinobu Nagase, Takao Shinozaki, Masaru Tsuchiya … Kenichi Koike
    Studysummary This study observed that hair fibers in older women become more curved with age, decreasing hair luster due to their disordered alignment and structural differences between the convex and concave sides.
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