Hair diagram

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Hair is one of the characteristic features of mammals and has various functions such as protection against external factors; producing sebum, apocrine sweat and pheromones; impact on social and sexual interactions; thermoregulation and being a resource for stem cells. Hair is a derivative of the epidermis and consists of two distinct parts: the follicle and the hair shaft. The follicle is the essential unit for the generation of hair. The hair shaft consists of a cortex and cuticle cells…

Understanding the hair cuticle is a crucial part of ensuring that all of the hard work you put into your natural hair doesn't go to waste.

The first thing people often look up when they go natural is curl pattern, thinking that's the key to healthy hair. We've all seen the charts. But did you know

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Learn about what your hair is made from and how hair products work. Get the right hair products for your hair.

Trichologist Dr. Linda Amerson gets to the root of scab hair (pun intended).