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.
Coconut oil helps protect and improve damaged hair.
36 citations,
April 2013 in “Cell and Tissue Research” Bone-marrow and epidermal stem cells help heal wounds differently, with bone-marrow cells aiding in blood vessel formation and epidermal cells in hair growth.
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.
8 citations,
March 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The new hair loss treatment kit was safe and improved hair growth without any adverse effects.
8 citations,
November 2019 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” Adding human hair to clayey soil makes it stronger, even after freeze-thaw cycles, and is eco-friendly and cheap.
16 citations,
July 2020 in “Advanced functional materials” 3D cell-derived matrices improve tissue regeneration and disease modeling.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Applied Sciences” November 2023 in “Periodontology 2000” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin has improved healing and regeneration in various medical fields and can be more effective than previous treatments.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “Materials Today: Proceedings” Adding human hair fibers and glass micro-spheres to epoxy improves its wear resistance and strength.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” K18® and Olaplex® both effectively repair bleached hair, improving its strength, smoothness, and overall health.
3 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Lower pH straighteners change hair more but weaken it.
23 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of Bionic Engineering” The new wound dressing helps skin heal faster and fights infection.
October 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Mintop shampoo improved hair smoothness, shine, and strength after ten washes.
1 citations,
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.
42 citations,
April 2008 in “Acta materialia” Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
5 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair strength is similar across different scalp areas, and not affected by age, gender, or hair thickness.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
41 citations,
November 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
17 citations,
July 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Keratin-based particles safely improve hair strength, smoothness, and heat protection.
11 citations,
July 2021 in “Sustainability” Concrete made from animal bones and human hair is stronger and more environmentally friendly than traditional concrete.
8 citations,
November 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Human hair varies widely and should be classified by curl type rather than race.
5 citations,
May 2022 in “Fashion and Textiles” Hair conditioners with argan oil or camellia oil improve the strength and color of bleached hair.
3 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Coconut oil makes hair stronger and more flexible than mineral oil.
March 2023 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” Keratin pretreatment improves the quality of damaged hair during perming.
11 citations,
January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Cynatine HNS improves hair and nail quality in 90 days.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” ATG effectively reduces hair frizz without damaging hair strength.
December 2022 in “Cosmetics” The food supplement improved hair growth and strength in people with a certain type of hair loss and had no major side effects.
August 2023 in “Journal of Student Research” Human hair keratin mixed with rubber slightly improves its strength and biodegradability.
15 citations,
December 2015 in “Textile Research Journal” Adding amber particles to polyamide fibers makes them suitable for medical textiles like compression socks.