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    Glossary Hair Shape

    physical form of individual hair strands

    Hair shape refers to the physical form or structure of individual hair strands, which can be straight, wavy, curly, or coily. This shape is primarily determined by the shape of the hair follicle and the distribution of keratin proteins within the hair shaft. For example, round follicles typically produce straight hair, while oval or asymmetrical follicles result in wavy or curly hair.

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    1. Dermal papilla cell number specifies hair size, shape and cycling and its reduction causes follicular decline Development · 2013 · 211 citations
    2. Hair shape of curly hair Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2003 · 78 citations
    3. Human Hair and the Impact of Cosmetic Procedures: A Review on Cleansing and Shape-Modulating Cosmetics Cosmetics · 2016 · 53 citations
    4. Runx3 is involved in hair shape determination Developmental dynamics · 2005 · 34 citations
    5. The biology of hair shape International Journal of Dermatology · 2005 · 26 citations
    6. Changing human hair fibre colour and shape from the follicle Journal of Advanced Research · 2023 · 5 citations
    7. Investigating the Relationship Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Hair Shape, Color, and Thickness: A Case‐Control Study Health Science Reports · 2025
    8. 764 DNA dioxygenases Tet1/2/3 control hair matrix keratinocyte differentiation and hair shaft shape via regulation of hair keratin gene expression 2020
    9. Sequencing KRT71 as a candidate gene for hair shape variation in dromedary camels Kuwait Journal of Science · 2025
    10. The substantial role of asymmetric hair follicle differentiation in determining hair shape with ethical/racial related diversity Journal of Dermatological Science · 2017
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    6. Guys who said fuck it and completely shaved their hair off ,and accepted being bald, how did it feel? Reddit · 14 Feb 2022
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    8. Bryan Johnson shares information on his hair loss stack Reddit · 19 Nov 2024
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    1. Hair Fibers cosmetic product that temporarily makes hair appear thicker
    2. Alopecia Areata autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
    3. Rosemary Herb whose oil is used in hair care
    4. Adenosine Molecule the body uses for energy, used as a cosmetic hair-lotion ingredient
    5. Scalp Micropigmentation scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble
    6. Stemoxydine Cosmetic ingredient made by L'Oréal
    7. Alfatradiol Weak form of estrogen applied to the scalp
    8. Fluridil Topical anti-androgen sold as a cosmetic lotion
    9. Lavender Plant essential oil used in scalp products
    10. Spironolactone Blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects
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