Reimagining Hair Science: A New Approach to Classify Curly Hair Phenotypes via New Quantitative Geometrical and Structural Mechanical Parameters

November 2022

Michelle Gaines, Imani Page, Nolan Miller, Benjamin R. Greenvall, Gregory M. Grason, Alfred J. Crosby

curly hair kinky hair coily hair geometric properties mechanical properties scanning electron microscopy photogrammetry optical microscopy texture analyzer dynamic mechanical analyzer stress stretch ratio fiber geometry mechanical performance personal care products SEM microscopy DMA hair stress hair stretch hair products

Studysummary This study used quantitative methods to identify new geometric and mechanical parameters of curly and kinky/coily hair, aiming to improve classification and develop better personal care products for these hair types.

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