Research Progress in Composition, Classification and Influencing Factors of Hair

September 2023 in “ Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology ”

Qianqian Su, Cheng Zhou, Congfen He, Qian Jiang, Zhiyue Wang, Yan Jia

lipids proteins hair texture hair breakage moisture retention environmental factors hair treatments daily care practices protein degradation pigment degradation lipid degradation dry hair brittle hair dull hair hair care products hair conditions cleansing needs

Studysummary In this review paper, the authors explored the composition and role of lipids in human hair, highlighting their importance for hair texture, moisture retention, and tensile strength, while noting that the understanding of hair lipids' functions remains controversial and requires further research.

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The document reviews the composition, classification, and factors influencing human hair, emphasizing the role of lipids, which, despite being present in lower quantities than proteins, are crucial for maintaining hair texture, preventing breakage, and retaining moisture. Hair damage can be caused by environmental factors, hair treatments, and daily care practices that may degrade proteins, pigments, and lipids, leading to dry, brittle, and dull hair. The paper aims to enhance understanding of hair's physical and chemical properties to aid in the development of hair care products tailored to different hair conditions and cleansing needs. However, the exact function of hair lipids is not fully understood and remains a subject of debate, indicating a need for further research.

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