When approaching the topic of hair chemistry, one may think about the question, where does hair come from? Saclike holes called follicles are located all over the human body. At the bottom of these follicles are a cluster of papilla responsible for the growth of hair. As the papilla, otherwise known as hair bulbs reproduce to make new hair cells, the old ones are pushed up towards the surface of the skin causing the hair to grow longer. This may seem like a simple concept to grasp.
However, the process of hair growth is a little more in depth.
Hair growth takes place in three phases the anogen phase, the catagen phase, and the telogen phase. The first phase to take place, the anogen stage, can last anywhere from three to seven years. During this stage, hair grows at an average rate of 1 centimeter per month which adds up to around 12 centimeters or 1 inch per year. It is also during this stage that melanin, the pigment that gives hair color, is created. As people get older, follicles gradually give up producing thick, strong hair. As a result, hair becomes thinner and shorter; baldness may even occur.
The next phase in hair growth is the catagen phase which takes place anywhere from two to four weeks. During this stage, the base of the follicle moves from underneath the skin to the face and rests near the opening of the sebaceous duct until it is ready to begin growing. This growing takes place during the telogen phase which lasts anywhere from three to four months. During this stage, new hair begins to grow from the hair follicle. As it grows upwards, the old hair will be shed naturally or may be pulled out. This shedding of telogen hairs happens easily and painlessly; these are the hairs that fall out when a person is shampooi...
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... ranging anywhere between 3.5 to 6.0 and are used to restore the pH balance after an alkaline treatment. Conditioners also keep cuticle layers from getting caught which keeps hair from tangling and reduce static electricity in the hair by sealing in moisture. There are many different types of conditioners aimed toward people with different hair textures. For example, protein conditioners are designed to slightly increase the diameter of the hair by adding a special coating to it. These conditioners are deigned to pass through the cuticle, penetrate the cortex, and replace any keratin that has been lost from hair.
Chemistry is also beneficial in studying the chemical construction of hair dye and therefore learning how and why it works. The first safe commercial hair color was created in 1909 by French chemist Eugene Schuller, using the chemical paraphenylenediamine.
This cycle tends to last anywhere from five to seven years and is shorter for hair on the eyebrows, armpits and pubic area. Inside the bulb of each hair is a component called the dermal papilla which controls the hair growth while the matrix of the hair, which contains a large amount of epidermal cells that rapidly divide, is responsible for the length of the hair. Next is the catagen phase which is characterized as a transition period between the anagen and telogen phases. At this time the hair bulbs are pushed out in order to become keratinized and the hair appears short and thick. This phase tends to only last between two and three weeks. During the telogen phase, no new cell division occurs, which means that the length of the hair remains the same. This pause allows the dermal papilla to fill up the matrix with new cells in preparation for the anagen phase to begin again. This phase can last between three and nine months. After this phase, the anagen phase begins again. The telogen phase is periodically followed by shedding, or exogen. This leads to the last phase, the exogen phase. This phase is characterized by the shedding of hair. Each day about one hundred hairs are shed from the average individual’s scalp. The shaft of the hair is shed and the follicle remains. Despite the fat that the exogen phase usually follows the telogen phase, there are exceptions when it does not, resulting in hair follicles needing to go
According to 10 Weird and Wacky Beauty Facts by Andrea Lavinthal, in ancient Greece, the most sought-after hair color was blond. Not many Greeks were naturally blond, so light hair was probably perceived as beautiful because it was so exotic. Women would lighten their hair using plant extracts or arsenic. They also washed their locks with a mixture of ashes, olive oil, and water. She also explained how “it was a shame that extension weren’t available during the Heian period when a Japanese woman’s beauty was judges by the length of her hair, since the ideal was considered almost two feet longer than her waist. We’re assuming that ponytails were a popular hairstyle back then.” There are many other crazy facts about beauty facts like Vaseline makes your eyelashes grow and can take off makeup, or if your finger nails are discolored from using dark polish, use a slice of lemon on them and they will regain their color (The beauty magazine, Roselyn Miller, pg. 67). Going into the field of Cosmetology helps you express yourself and it brings out your inner creativity. That is one of the many reason I love this line of work, because when I do hair it lets me express myself while creating a hairstyle of my own. The first time I started doing hair was when I was about 10 or 11, I was a natural! I want to be able to know my clients and exactly what will look right on my clients and read people, so I would know what they do like just by talking to them. I need to learn to separate family from business. I do know some things about this field I before this assignment that cosmetology is not just about doing hair, it’s also about learning about the Skin; Doing make up, eye lashes, etc. You also learn about nails; doing a...
The complete process is carried out under local anesthesia to numb the scalp. These grafts grow into natural hairs with the progress of time. Hence, hair transplantation is able to complete the process of hair restoration successfully.
It is no surprise hair texture varies based on ethnic background. But what exactly determines the hair texture of someone based on their ethnic background? In today’s society, image is everything and hair is a great part of one’s image. In fact, the total revenue of the hair care industry in 2013 was $64.8 billion, according to the 2013 Professional Salon Industry Haircare Study. Because the hair industry is so lucrative, it is safe to say that hair is important to many.
...s is a huge concern for the millions of people who suffer from any one of the causes. Whether it is hereditary, stress, diet, medications, health issues, child birth, rapid weight loss, hormones, physical trauma or a combination of many, people who suffer hair loss have many options from oral and topical treatments such as minoxidil, non-surgical hair replacements such as hairpieces to surgical hair restorations also know as hair transplants. Many of the options available for hair loss can be very time consuming and costly, but many people suffering hair loss are willing to spend the money and try anything that claims to help. Ultimately, the most important thing for people who suffer from hair loss is to be educated on what options they have and what solutions are going to have the greatest possibility of providing successful results for their specific needs.
It is believed that the majority of hair pulling starts during childhood or around adolescence. Hair is most commonly pulled from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, pubic area and other areas such as the arms, legs or face. It is also common to start pulling in one area and then move onto other areas.
Your hair has natural keratin but often when exposed to physical, environmental and chemical damage, the hair’s keratin becomes depleted. Keratin loss exposes the hair’s cortex which puts it at risk of even more damage. Replenishing keratin in the hair restores strength and elastic smoothing of the hair’s surface and giving it a healthier appearance.
Acetyl tetrapeptide-3 minimizes inflammation, stops hair loss, and triggers hair growth. In addition, it adjusts DHT levels, restoring imbalanced hormones which cause hair loss. It also results in the remodeling of tissue, which increases the hair follicle’s size, so they are strengthened and secured.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, millions of people experience hair loss. There are numerous causes of hair loss and corresponding different treatments for different people.
So you’ve decided to become natural, and have even gotten your little one in on the journey. You started out incredibly excited. You watched vlogs, scoured the Internet for inspiration, and set up a weekly routine for your child’s hair. But then…reality sets in. You become overwhelmed by the amount of work it takes to upkeep natural hair, and yes, it does take work. Or perhaps, your child’s hair isn’t growing as fast as you had hoped. Now frustration has set it. And guess what? It’s completely normal.
First, you need to decide what kind of hair you want. There are two kinds of hair, synthetic and human hair. Synthetic hair is man-made hair, which is a blend of keratin and plastic which lacks the texture and the natural shine of real hair. Human hair is from real human heads, generally donated
Hair Gel Dangers as well as How to Utilize Herbal Hair Gels to Expand Hair.
Fortunately, in most cases, hair follicles remain alive and normal hair production can be restored, and can even occur without treatment at any time.
Ever wondered about how to classify the different type of hair textures of types? The different hair types are labeled type 1, the straight texture; type 2, the wave-like texture; type 3, the curly texture; and type 4, the coily texture. No one can choose the texture of his or her curls or the straightness of his or her hair, it is a trait that runs throughout family generation. Hair also shapes itself not only with generation, but also with the size and shape of the hair’s follicle, running from tight to stretched. Of the four different hair textures, each of them has their own texture.
Hair is the messiest part of the body and this is mainly because they are loose and can go haywire at times. Therefore, we will have to make sure that we get the best of the treatment and also make sure that we are treating it well. Hair being the most frizzy and unmanageable part of the body women now-a-days often tend cut them too short to avoid any problem whatsoever. However, there are still many who still; prefer to keep long hair. To be true is it not that we loved Rapunzel ones as she had the longest hair and didn’t we the women always desire for a long hair like her when we were kids. However, with passage of time and with the increasing pollution we have completely gave up that idea. Nonetheless, people do not believe that there are ways that