25 citations
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May 2020 in “Progress in Organic Coatings” This study found that bio-based waterborne polyurethanes derived from castor oil may offer effective hair-styling performance without skin irritation and appear to be safer for the environment compared to traditional hair sprays.
6 citations
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December 1966 in “Textile Research Journal” Animal hair fibers like wool and mohair are strong when dry, but vicuna fibers are very brittle.
April 2023 in “Asia-pacific Journal of Convergent Research Interchange” This study found that treating bleached hair with a hair manicure improved several physical properties, such as tensile strength and elongation, compared to untreated hair, suggesting potential benefits for enhancing hair conditions cosmetically.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “Tekstil Ve Konfeksiyon” This study found that the down-hair fibers of native goats in Turkey have similar characteristics to cashmere fibers, indicating potential for high-quality textile products as a substitute.
October 2012 in “Advanced Materials Research” This study found that temperature significantly affects the mechanical properties of rabbit hair fibers, with increased tensile strain and decreased breaking strength in humid conditions.
