46 citations,
January 2009 in “Textile Research Journal” Researchers developed a new method to identify animal hair in textiles, which is effective for various fibers and more reliable than previous methods.
13 citations,
January 1995 in “Journal of the American Institute for Conservation” Researchers developed a less damaging way to extract red dyes from wool using EDTA and DMF, preserving the fiber's strength for further analysis.
21 citations,
January 1995 in “Journal of the American Institute for Conservation” A new method extracts red dyes from wool without damaging it, although it slightly weakens the wool.
191 citations,
November 1959 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair and wool have complex microscopic structures with microfibrils and varying cystine content.
5 citations,
February 2015 in “Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion” Plasma jet treatments can clean hair and might replace peroxide for hair care.
September 2024 in “Heliyon” Repeated hair dyeing significantly damages hair.
24 citations,
January 2006 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Finasteride reverses early hair loss and promotes growth.
January 2014 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Researchers developed a method to identify animal fibers in textiles, which works on processed and blended materials.
29 citations,
August 2005 in “Biopolymers” L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.
5 citations,
April 2005 in “Journal of applied polymer science” PEI diffuses into hair at a constant rate, and urea speeds up this process.
14 citations,
September 1954 in “Textile Research Journal” Hair absorbs different substances from solutions based on pH levels.
5 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Colored hair-thickening fibers can help hide hair loss in some people with Epidermolysis Bullosa but may cause scalp irritation.
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new method helps understand hair shine and various products improve hair care.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “Environmental footprints and eco-design of products and processes” The industry should promote pure luxury hair fibers, improve technology, and diversify products to support growers and ensure sustainable use.
2 citations,
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Human hair structure varies by ethnicity, and certain treatments can improve hair condition and appearance.
1 citations,
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.
8 citations,
November 2019 in “International Journal of Morphology” Henna dye improves hair cuticle and thickness but effects vary by hair type and health.
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” DVI provides detailed 3D imaging of hair and shows how various products protect and enhance hair.
11 citations,
July 2021 in “Sustainability” Concrete made from animal bones and human hair is stronger and more environmentally friendly than traditional concrete.
Hair properties change under electromagnetic fields and are influenced by individual characteristics and the environment.
20 citations,
December 2012 in “Journal of molecular structure” The study found that thioglycolic acid breaks down hair bonds more consistently than l-cysteine, which is less damaging to hair.
December 2021 in “Cosmetics” 20 citations,
June 2014 in “BMC genomics” Poplar seed hairs grow from the placenta at the ovary base, with endoreduplication playing a key role in their development, and share similar cellulose synthesis processes with cotton fibers.
40 citations,
April 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The Trichoscan system was found to be inaccurate for measuring hair growth, needing better software to be useful.
7 citations,
September 2014 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Thicker hair grows faster; hair loss patients have slower growth.
January 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The Automatic Biofibre® Hair Implant is a fast and effective hair restoration method that provides immediate cosmetic benefits and good results in over 90% of cases, but requires proper care to avoid complications.
20 citations,
September 2019 in “Nanomaterials” A portable device can create nanofibers to improve the appearance of thinning hair better than commercial products.
6 citations,
September 2013 in “Advanced materials research” Non-ionic silicone emulsion best protects hair color from sunlight.
34 citations,
August 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Pregnant women's hair gets thicker.