All About Hair Structure

Hair is one of the most important features of the appearance. The structure and shape of the hair directly affect the appearance and hair structure may vary according to the individual.

Hair has a structure that contains many different features. Knowledge of the structure of the hair allows you to get to know the hair better and better understand its needs.

Hair structure varies according to factors such as sex, age, hormones, race. hair structure is also influenced by external factors such as nutrition, stress and living standards.

Hair Structure

Hair structure is very flexible. Thanks to its flexibility, it can easily take shape. The reason for this flexibility is keratin strands. Thanks to its keratin strands, the highly flexible hair can stretch even more when wet. The hairs found in other parts of the body cannot stretch as much as the hair.

Since the hair is small and porous, they can retain moisture. Humidity holding capacity varies from person to person. External factors also affect the moisture holding capacity of the hair. Hair fibers with low moisture retention level become weak and dry over time.

Electrification is one of the properties of hair structure.

Hair hair is distinguished from other hairs in the body by some features. Some of those;

• Hair has the most powerful and dense hair roots of the body.
• It grows faster than other hairs in the body.

Hair Cycle

The hair structure is in a loop. Hair grows in this cycle, develops and shed. This cycle is repeated continuously.

The so-called Anagen Phase is the healthiest period of hair. In this period, hair strands are quite healthy and strong. After this period, the hair passes during the transition period. At this stage, the hair becomes weak and thin. He loses vitality. Gradually passes during the spill. In the period of shedding, hair fibers lose their vitality completely and are shed. After a while, the hair grows again and this cycle continues in the same way.

In an average adult, an average of 100 strands of hair are lost per day. There are some conditions that cause this cycle to accelerate and cause hair loss. Hair loss is increased in cases of malnutrition, diseases, genetics or stress. Hair analysis is performed to understand the causes of hair loss. With hair analysis, you can have information about the causes of shedding and the thickness, frequency and quality of the hair.

Hair Growth

Everyone has different hair growth rates. In addition, external factors can affect the growth rate of hair. Hair averages between 2 and 3 centimeters per month. Properly fed and cared hair grows faster, while the growth of neglected and malnourished hair is quite slow.

Melanin pigment gives hair color. The density of the disulfide bonds determines which hair will be straight or curly.

The androgen hormone causes thin hair to thicken, and causes thinning and even loss of hair.

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