The Hair

Editor: Manuel Gamez-Garcia

Part 3.3.1

An Overview of the Physical and Chemical Properties of Hair

and their relation to Cosmetic Needs, Performance and Properties

Manuel Gamez-Garcia

3.3.1.1 Introduction

3.3.1.2 Chemical composition of hair

3.3.1.3 Main types of hair cells

3.3.1.4 Cortical cells and their role in hair properties

3.3.1.4 Different types of cortical cells and hair shape

3.3.1.5 Cuticle cells and their role in hair properties

3.3.1.7 Melanin pigments in hair

3.3.1.8 Hair...