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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 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 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.

Chapter 4: Cytomechanics of Hair

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.

Stiffness of Human Hair Correlates with the Fractions of Cortical Cell Types

research Stiffness of Human Hair Correlates with the Fractions of Cortical Cell Types

4 citations, April 2019 in “Cosmetics”

Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.

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

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.

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