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Glossary Tensile Properties

behavior of a material under stretching force

Tensile properties refer to the behavior of a material when it is subjected to a stretching force. This includes how much the material can be stretched before it breaks (tensile strength), how much it can deform (elongation), and how it responds to the applied force (stress-strain relationship). These properties are crucial for understanding the durability and flexibility of materials, including hair, which can be important in fields like dermatology and cosmetic science.

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research Cuticle damage and the tensile properties of human hair

27 citations , February 1991

This study found that extensive cuticle damage from diperisophthalic acid oxidation did not alter the tensile properties of human hair, suggesting that these properties are mainly due to the cortex rather than the cuticle.

research Some Tensile Properties of Specialty Hair Fibers

6 citations , December 1966 in “Textile Research Journal”

Animal hair fibers like wool and mohair are strong when dry, but vicuna fibers are very brittle.

research Effect of scalp position on tensile properties of single hair fibers

5 citations , January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology”

This study found no significant difference in the tensile properties of hair from different scalp positions, suggesting that microscopic structural heterogeneities may play a role.

research Age, lifestyle and self‐perceptions of hair: Is there an association with hair diameter and tensile properties?

2 citations , August 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

This study observed that the biophysical properties of hair in Caucasian females with brown hair significantly change with age, and smoking or being overweight was linked to smaller hair cross-sectional areas.

research Tensile properties of twisted hair fibers

1 citations , March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.

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