Investigating the Origins of Nanostructural Variations in Differential Ethnic Hair Types Using X-Ray Scattering Techniques

    May 2013 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    Matthew Wade, I. Tucker, Patrick N. Cunningham … Tim J. Wess
    Studysummary This study found that while ethnic hair types share a common fibrous keratin structure, variations in keratin-associated proteins and lipids may lead to different macroscopic hair characteristics.
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