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July 2021 in “Forensic science international” This study found that segmental single hair analysis produced ocfentanil concentration profiles similar to those from hair lock analysis, supporting its use in cases with limited samples.
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September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that coconut oil significantly increased the tensile strength of twisted hair fibers due to its ability to penetrate the hair core, in contrast to mineral oil.
December 2023 in “Data in Brief” In this study, the researchers conducted tensile tests on individual curly human hair fibers sourced from a female donor and found distinct mechanical properties under various conditions, including different strain rates and temperatures, both dry and in saline immersion.
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December 1966 in “Textile Research Journal” Animal hair fibers like wool and mohair are strong when dry, but vicuna fibers are very brittle.
February 2019 in “PubMed” This study explores torsional measurements of single hair fibers to differentiate the effects of cosmetic treatments on hair structure, highlighting their potential to reveal shear stiffness changes related to cuticle damage.