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Glossary Fiber Curvature

degree of bend or curl in hair strands

Fiber curvature refers to the degree of bend or curl in a hair strand. It is a measure of how much the hair deviates from being straight, which can influence the hair's overall texture and appearance. For professionals, understanding fiber curvature is important for diagnosing hair conditions, creating hair care products, and designing treatments that cater to different hair types.

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research Cortical cell types and intermediate filament arrangements correlate with fiber curvature in Japanese human hair

62 citations , December 2008 in “Journal of structural biology”

This study found that in naturally curved human scalp hairs, distinct arrangements of cell types on either side of the hair fiber contribute to its curvature.

research Changes of Curvature with Regain of Set Wool and Hair Fibers

7 citations , October 1963 in “Textile Research Journal”

Merino wool fibers change shape with moisture, while human hair shape stays the same.

research Wool fiber curvature is correlated with abundance of K38 and specific keratin‐associated proteins

3 citations , December 2021 in “Proteins”

This study found that straight crimp mutant wool differs from crimpy wool in the layout of cortical cells and the relative proportions of keratin and keratin-associated proteins.

research Exploring Variation in Ovine KRTAP19-5 and Its Effect on Fine Wool Fibre Curvature in Chinese Tan Sheep

4 citations , July 2024 in “Animals”

In this study on Chinese Tan sheep, researchers discovered a variant of the KRTAP19-5 gene associated with decreased curvature of fine wool fibres, highlighting potential genetic markers for improving wool quality.

research PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ANATOLIAN NATIVE GOAT DOWN-HAIR FIBERS IN COMPARISON WITH CASHMERE FIBER

3 citations , 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.

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community Hair gel makes my hair look terribly unhealthy?!

in Styling 267 upvotes 1 year ago

Avoid hair gel; use sea salt spray, matte clay, or styling powder for volume. Use finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss.

community Long term finasteride users; Did you notice any improvement after 2 years?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 3 years ago

Long term Finasteride users and whether or not they have noticed improvements after two years of use, with other treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling also discussed. Some replies suggest that improvement is possible even beyond the two year mark while others caution against believing studies backed by the Post-Finasteride Foundation.

community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering

192 upvotes 4 years ago

Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.

community Why don’t more people use hair fibers?

in Product 527 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair fibers can effectively cover thinning hair when used with minoxidil and hairspray but require daily application and can be inconvenient in certain conditions. Some users prefer treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, or wigs due to the maintenance and limitations of hair fibers.

community Hair fibers look like dandruff

5 upvotes 10 months ago

A woman using minoxidil for hair loss is trying hair fibers but finds they look like dandruff. Suggestions include using pomade, Derm Match, matte eye shadow, mascara, and spray applicators for a more natural look.

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learn Hair Fibers

cosmetic product that temporarily makes hair appear thicker

Do hair fibers wash out easily, or do you need a special shampoo to remove them? There is no published trial comparing shampoos for removing hair fibers. Because the fibers cling by static rather than bonding chemically, and because users consistently report they rinse out with ordinary shampoo, the specialist fiber-removal shampoos do not appear to be necessary; a clarifying shampoo may help when fibers are layered under hairspray or gel.
Do hair fibers really make thinning hair look fuller, or is it just an illusion? Hair fibers create an optical illusion of fullness but do not actually thicken hair.
How do you apply hair fibers correctly so they stay in place all day? Apply hair fibers to clean, dry hair and use a setting spray for better hold.
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