29 citations,
August 2005 in “Biopolymers” L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Avoid chemical and physical damage to protect hair.
September 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical quality assurance” The herbal shampoo is less damaging and improves hair's appearance.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Applied Sciences” 22 citations,
August 2020 in “Cells” TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.
2 citations,
September 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair quality is genetically determined and linked to its composition and strength.
Different treatments change the strength and flexibility of human hair.
November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Glyoxylic acid straighteners cause more protein loss but have similar hair strength effects as traditional alkaline straighteners.
5 citations,
January 1983 in “Australian journal of biological sciences” Certain amino acid analogues can inhibit wool and hair growth and affect fiber strength.
18 citations,
January 1994 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Sunlight damages hair, causing cuticle loss, protein changes, and discoloration.
3 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Coconut oil makes hair stronger and more flexible than mineral oil.
3 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Lower pH straighteners change hair more but weaken it.
2 citations,
February 2016 in “Journal of sol-gel science and technology” A small molecule can strengthen fine hair, making it more resistant and natural-feeling.
September 2019 in “Mağallaẗ al-ʿulūm al-ṭabīʿiyyaẗ wa-al-ḥayātiyyaẗ wa-al-taṭbīqiyyaẗ” Camel hair from Afif can be improved for textiles by adding chemicals or blending with other fibers.
August 2016 in “International journal of scientific research in science, engineering and technology” Adding human hair fibers to soft soil makes it stronger and prevents cracking.
21 citations,
March 2017 in “Skin research and technology” Removing external lipids from hair reduces moisture and increases strength, while removing internal lipids decreases water permeability.
9 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of Testing and Evaluation” Adding human hair to sand improves its strength when dry and maintains strength when wet.
August 2020 in “Textile research journal” The model helps understand how wool fiber structure affects its strength and flexibility.
1 citations,
March 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The hair treatment made hair grow faster and thicker and strengthened the hair roots.
27 citations,
February 1991 Cuticle damage doesn't affect hair's tensile strength; the cortex is responsible for it.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Different oils affect hair flexibility and strength, with their impact varying on whether hair is virgin or bleached.
6 citations,
December 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Mexican women's hair is between Asian and Caucasian hair in thickness and shape, with varied strength and some damage.
The document concludes that understanding hair's composition and the effects of treatments can lead to better hair care products.
April 2023 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair care products mainly work on the hair's surface and need professional guidance for use.
November 2011 in “Advanced Materials Research” Adding 1% hair fibers to brake materials improves friction and wear, making them more effective.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Hair and wool strength is affected by the number and type of bonds in their protein structures, with hair having more protein aggregates than wool.
18 citations,
January 2008 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Thioglycolic acid and L-cysteine change hair structure differently during perms, affecting hair strength and curling efficiency.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Aging significantly affects the hair and scalp of nonbalding Caucasian women, with changes that differ from male pattern baldness.
81 citations,
April 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair shedding is an active process that could be targeted to treat hair loss.
October 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Mintop shampoo improved hair smoothness, shine, and strength after ten washes.