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large structural components within hair fibers, enhancing strength and elasticity

Macrofibrils are large, structural components found within hair fibers, composed of smaller units called microfibrils. These macrofibrils contribute to the strength and elasticity of hair, playing a crucial role in its overall integrity and resilience.

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research Water Distribution in Human Hair Microstructure Elucidated by Spin Contrast Variation Small-Angle Neutron Scattering

1 citations, June 2023 in “Journal of applied crystallography”

The technique showed that human hair has two main parts, with 68% being rigid and the rest flexible, and water swelling affects its structure.

research Human Hair Keratin Network And Curvature

85 citations, October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Curly hair shape is due to uneven growth patterns in the hair follicle.

research Ultrastructural Characteristics of Neonate Scalp Hair

July 2016 in “Indian journal of science and technology”

Neonate scalp hair is thinner, lacks a medulla, and has smaller follicles compared to adult hair.

research New Aspects of the Structure of Human Hair Based on Optical Microscopic Observations of Disassembled Hair Parts

1 citations, July 2015 in “PubMed”

Human hair's strength comes from a honeycomb-like structure and macrofibrils.

research Chapter 4: Cytomechanics of Hair

19 citations, January 2009 in “International review of cell and molecular biology”

Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.

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