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    Effect of Scalp Position on Tensile Properties of Single Hair Fibers

    January 2018 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    Chandrakala Kunchi, K. Venkateshan, Ramesh Babu Adusumalli
    Studysummary This study found no significant difference in the tensile properties of hair from different scalp positions, suggesting that microscopic structural heterogeneities may play a role.
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