1 citations
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  November 2023   in “Cosmetics”    Surfactants damage hair, but sealing the cuticle can prevent this.  
               7 citations
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  August 2023   in “Ageing Research Reviews”    More research is needed to understand hair aging and develop effective treatments.  
      1 citations
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  July 2023   in “Forensic science international. Genetics”
           1 citations
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  July 2023   in “Forensic science international. Genetics”    Hair protein analysis might help identify a person's ethnicity, sex, and age in forensics.  
               November 2022   in “International journal of trichology”    Glyoxylic acid straighteners cause more protein loss but have similar hair strength effects as traditional alkaline straighteners.  
      10 citations
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  September 2020   in “Biopolymers”
           10 citations
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  September 2020   in “Biopolymers”    Hair's structure and properties change with pH; acidic pH maintains strength and less swelling, while alkaline pH increases water content and swelling.  
      10 citations
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  May 2020   in “Journal of proteome research”
           10 citations
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  May 2020   in “Journal of proteome research”    Explosions don't stop hair proteins from being used to identify people.  
      3 citations
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  June 2019   in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”
           3 citations
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  June 2019   in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”    Lower pH straighteners change hair more but weaken it.  
      54 citations
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  January 2018   in “Scientific reports”
           54 citations
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  January 2018   in “Scientific reports”    Human hair contains diverse proteins, including keratins and histones, which could help assess hair health and aging.  
               3 citations
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  November 2017   in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”    Solute binding to hair keratin is mainly driven by hydrophobic interactions and changes with pH.  
      193 citations
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  January 2015   in “International journal of trichology”
           193 citations
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  January 2015   in “International journal of trichology”    Dermatologists need to understand hair products to treat hair and scalp issues better.  
               68 citations
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  August 2014   in “PeerJ”    Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.  
               51 citations
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  January 2014   in “International journal of trichology”    Shampoo pH can affect hair health, with alkaline shampoos potentially causing damage and acidic shampoos reducing frizz.  
      31 citations
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  October 2012   in “Dermatologic clinics”
           31 citations
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  October 2012   in “Dermatologic clinics”    Cosmetic hair products are important for hiding hair loss and improving satisfaction when combined with medical treatments.  
      38 citations
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  October 2011   in “Analytical biochemistry”
           38 citations
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  October 2011   in “Analytical biochemistry”    Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.  
               13 citations
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  June 2011   in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”    Human hair absorbs calcium and magnesium from tap water, affecting its structure and styling properties.  
               47 citations
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  November 2007   in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings”    Healthy hair is shiny, smooth, and has clean ends.  
               235 citations
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  July 1999   in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry”    Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.  
               27 citations
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  February 1991      Cuticle damage doesn't affect hair's tensile strength; the cortex is responsible for it.