File Eingewachsenes Haar 2010.jpg thumb An ingrownhairIngrownhair is a condition where the hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin . The ingrownhair condition is seen primarily among people having curly hairs. It may or may not be accompanied by an infection of the hair follicle folliculitis or razor bumps pseudofolliculitis barbae , which vary in size. While ingrownhair most commonly .... Anything which causes the hair to be broken off short with a sharp tip can cause ingrownhair. Shaving is the leading cause, followed by waxing and tight clothing. The embedded hair causes a localized inflammation sometimes painful response in the skin with prostanoid involvement. Sometimes an ingrownhair occurs without external intervention, when the pore is blocked for various reasons, as is the case in keratosis pilaris , and the hair is forced to grow sideways. Symptoms include rash, itching skin, hair which remains in spite of shaving, and infection and pus collecting under skin. Treatments for ingrown hairs include putting a warm washcloth over the ingrownhair, shaving in a different ... application such as salicylic prepared solutions which also aid dramatically in the treatment of the ingrownhair. Citation needed date December 2009 Treatment There are many different treatments for ingrown ... www.wikihow.com Remove an IngrownHair How to Remove an IngrownHair article from wikiHow http thehairremoval.net facts about ingrown hair.html Facts About IngrownHair from http thehairremoval.net DEFAULTSORT IngrownHair Category Conditions of the skin appendages tr K l d nmesi zh ... or dislodged with a rotable medical device for ingrown hairs. Some people who chronically get ingrown hairs use laser treatment or electrolysis to completely prevent hair growth. ref http www.livestrong.com article 21758 removing ingrownhair face ref This is effective, but quite expensive. There are many different products that prevent or cure ingrown hairs. Some are based on alcohol, while others ... more details
Infobox disease Name Ingrown nail Image ingrown nail 002.jpg Caption DiseasesDB 29440 ICD10 ICD10 L 60 ... eMedicine2 ped 942 MeshID Onychocryptosis from the Greek words , also known as an ingrown ... nail bed . The common opinion is that nail enters inside paronychium but an ingrown toenail may be overgrown toe skin. ref Chapeskie H 2008 . Ingrown toenail or overgrown toe skin? . Canadian Family ... for Ingrown Toenail . Orthopaedic Medical Congress in Athens, 14 Oct, 2004, paper, 148 ref While ingrown nails can occur in both the nails of the hand and feet, they occur most commonly with the toenail ... by a sliver of nail. ref Ingrown Toenail http www.nhs.uk conditions ingrown toenail Pages ... plate or under the nail plate itself. ref Ingrown Toenail http www.walkwithoutpain.com.au ... thumb Nail Arc Convexity Symptoms of an ingrown nail include pain along the margins of the nail ... by the nail. By the very nature of the condition, ingrown nails become easily infected unless ... or not the nail is ingrown true onychocryptosis . The nail bends inwards or upwards depending ... last first title Ingrown Toenail url http www.footphysicians.com footankleinfo ingrown toenail.htm accessdate ..., or a genetics genetic susceptibility Ingrown toenails may be the result of a bacterial infection, treatable with antibiotic s. See Treatments. A more physiologically sound description is that an ingrown ... due to weight bearing is the primary cause of ingrowing toenails. They wrote the term ingrown ... images vanderbos article.htm ref One study compared patients with ingrown toenails to healthy ... www.jbjs.org.uk cgi reprint 69 B 5 840 ref Ingrown toenails are caused by weight bearing activities ... returning or in deformity mutilation of the nail. Prevention The most common place for ingrown nails is in the big toe, but ingrowth can occur on any nail. Ingrown nails can be avoided by cutting ... s office. Ingrown toe nails can be caused by injury, commonly blunt trauma where the flesh ... more details
Other uses File Gray945.png thumb Cross section of a hairHair is a Protein filament filament ous biomaterial , that grows from hair follicle follicles found in the dermis . The human body, apart from ... hair terminal and fine vellus hair . Most common interest in hair is focused on hair growth , hair types and hair care , but hair is also an important biomaterial primarily composed of protein, notably keratin . Found exclusively in mammals , hair is one of the defining characteristics of the mammalian class biology class . ref http www.askoxford.com concise oed hair?view uk definition askoxford.com ref Hair like structures, called cilia , but which are not classified as hair, are visible in organs ... hair either, in the scientific sense. These so called hairs trichome s also are found ... mice bred to have little or no visible hair fur . In some species, hair is absent at certain stages of life. Hair often refers to two distinct structures 1 the part beneath the skin, called the hair follicle or when pulled from the skin, called the bulb. This organ is located in the dermis and maintains stem cells which not only re grow the hair after it falls out, but also are recruited ... of the Hair Follicle The Basics journal Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery volume 25 ... that extends above the skin surface. A cross section of the hair shaft may be divided roughly into three ...&printsec frontcover Mechanical properties and structure of alpha keratin fibres wool, human hair ... and strand File Hair follicle en.svg thumb left Hair follicle structure Hair is composed mainly ... provides strength to the hair shaft. Hair growth begins inside the hair follicle . The only living portion of the hair is found in the follicle. The hair that is visible is the hair shaft, which exhibits no biochemical activity and is considered dead . ref name How Does Hair Grow? http www.hairlosshelp.com hair loss research hair.cfm How Does Hair Grow? Web. 09 Feb. 2010 ref The base ... more details
File Womans armpit.JPG thumb Woman s underarm hair Human hair Underarm hair Sometimes called axillary hair or armpit hair is the composition of hair in the underarm area. Development and function This pubic hair, as most of the other body hair , normally starts to appear at puberty and growth is normally ... of human development may be related to sex. Further, some people have suggested that the hair itself ... date October 2010 More importantly, armpit hair naturally wicks moisture away from the skin, which aids ... in much of the Western world, it is more common for women than men to shave off their underarm hair regularly for aesthetic reasons, a practice that may be connected to the overall body hair distribution ... in Islamic culture, both men and women practice the removal of underarm hair for religious guidelines of cleanliness. Competitive swimmers remove all body hair, including underarms, to make their bodies ... for aesthetic reasons. History of underarm hair removal File Female Armpit.jpg thumb A woman with hair removed Removal of the hair from the underarms was part of a collection of hygienic or cosmetic ... Effects of shaving It is a commonly believed myth that shaving hair will cause it to grow thicker over time. ref http www.snopes.com oldwives hairgrow.asp Urban Legends Reference Pages Shaved Hair Grows ... follicles for hair to grow out of this myth most likely persists because stubble does not taper like hair that is allowed to grow long and because short hairs feel coarser than longer hairs of the same thickness. However, shaving does increase the likelihood of developing ingrown hairs . Armpit hair removal must be performed more frequently than arm and leg shaving , as underarm hair grows faster than arm or leg hair, and if not done consistently, stubble can appear. The armpit area can darken over a period of time, and even with a close shave, a 5 o clock shadow may be visible. Because hair under the skin can contribute to a dark appearance of the underarm, waxing , by removing the hair from ... more details
micro organism s in hair. Some people with trichiasis find it medically necessary to remove ingrown ...For hair loss Alopecia Distinguish Unhairing File Androgenic hair.svg thumb Normal distribution of body hair in women and men Human hairHair removal is the removal of body hair , and describes the methods used to achieve that result. Hair typically grows all over the human body during and after puberty . Men tend to have more body hair than women. Both men and women tend to have hair on the Hair head , eyebrow s, eyelash es, Armpit hair armpits , Pubic hair removal pubic region and Leg shaving legs and men also have hair on their Facial hair face , Abdominal hair abdomen , Human back back and Chest hair chest . Hair does not generally grow on the palms of the hands, the lips, certain areas of the genital ... Forms of hair removal are practised for a number of reasons, including cultural, sexual, medical and religious. Forms of hair removal have been practised in almost all human culture s. The methods used to remove hair have varied in different times and regions, but shaving is the most common method. Cultural and sexual aspects File Womans armpit.JPG thumb 180px Woman s underarm hair See also Bikini ... of body hair, which has changed from one time to another. Different standards can apply to males and females. People whose hair falls outside a culture s aesthetic standards may experience real or perceived ... of body hair other than head hair, eyelashes and eyebrows is generally considered to be aesthetic ... body hair is commonly found, there has been an increase in the practice of removing unwanted body hair, such as on legs, underarms and elsewhere. ref http www.straightdope.com classics a3 012.html ... People may also remove some or all of their pubic hair for bikini waxing aesthetic or sexual reasons ... choose not to remove hair from their bodies, either as a preference or as an act of defiance against what they regard to be an oppressive ritual. Many men in Western cultures shave their facial hair ... more details
wiktionary hairHair is a type of protein filament characteristic of mammals. Hair may also refer to Hair musical Hair musical , a rock musical by James Rado and Gerome Ragni Hair film Hair film , a 1979 film adaptation Hair song Hair song , title song from the musical and film Hair s breadth or equivalent terms, a traditionally and colloquially used unit of length, approximately 75 micrometres Hair , a song by Ashley Tisdale from Guilty Pleasure album Guilty Pleasure Hair , an episode of the British sitcom List of Men Behaving Badly episodes ep26 Men Behaving Badly Darrell Hair , cricket umpire See also Lookfrom Hair Hare disambiguation disambig cs Hair fr Hair hu Hair egy rtelm s t lap ja ru ... more details
Unreferenced date July 2010 File Hair tie.jpg thumb A male ponytail affixed with a black hair tie A hair tie or ponytailer , ponytail holder , or hair band is a device used to fasten hair , particularly long hair , into a hairstyle usually a ponytail . Two kinds of hair tie are the scrunchie and the Hairpin fashion hairpin . Hair ties are useful in securing one s hair back to keep it away from the face. See also Barrette Headband Category Headgear fashion stub de Haargummi ... more details
Refimprove date June 2010 File Hair mousse.jpg thumb Hair mousse. Hair mousse is a hairstyling product added to hair for extra volume and shine. It is often dispensed in an aerosol foam spray or in a cream form. Hair mousse adds volume to hair and often provides both hair conditioner conditioning and hold, without any clumps or buildup. Hair mousse is a purple color while in the can, but after it comes in contact with air it becomes an off white color. One of the lighter weight hair styling products, hair mousse is applied to wet hair before drying and styling. Hair mousse may also be referred to as styling foam. Hair mousse can be used on naturally curly or Perm hairstyle permed hair to reduce frizz and define curl. As a versatile hair styling product, hair mousse is a popular choice for both short and long hairstyles. When hair mousse is applied to wet hair that is allowed to air dry, the hair is often left with a wet look that can be crunchy feeling, but unlike hair gel , hair mousse combs out easily for a softer look. When hair mousse is applied to wet hair that is dried with a hair dryer, it provides additional volume and hold. There are hundreds of brands of hair mousse from professional to store brands, many delivering a quality styling product. Certain brands contain alcohol , which is fine for most hair types except dry. For dry hair, look for hair mousse that contains natural conditioners and vitamins, but no alcohol. Users might also consider checking hair mousse and other styling products for ultraviolet sun protection. Color mousse is used to cover up Hair color grey hair and to create Hairstyle hair styles at the same time. Semi permanent color mousse can be used to give toning to hair that is fading from the hair color process. References DEFAULTSORT Hair Mousse Category Hairdressing ja ru sv H rmousse ... more details
Hair keratin is a type of keratin found in hair and nail anatomy nails . There are two types of hair keratin the acidic type I hair keratin type I hair keratin 1 , Gene KRT31 type I hair keratin 2 , Gene KRT32 type I hair keratin 3A , Gene KRT33A type I hair keratin 3B , Gene KRT33B type I hair keratin 4 , Gene KRT34 type I hair keratin 5 , Gene KRT35 type I hair keratin 6 , Gene KRT36 type I hair keratin 7 , Gene KRT37 type I hair keratin 8 , Gene KRT38 the basic chemistry basic type II hair keratin . type II hair keratin 1 , Gene KRT81 type II hair keratin 2 , Gene KRT82 type II hair keratin 3 , Gene KRT83 type II hair keratin 4 , Gene KRT84 type II hair keratin 5 , Gene KRT85 type II hair keratin 6 , Gene KRT86 External links MeshName Keratins, Hair Specific http www.expasy.org spotlight snapshot 2006 05 hair keratin.shtml protein stub Fibrous proteins Category Keratins fr Exok ratine ja ... more details
Refimprove date July 2007 Awn hairs are the intermediate hair s in a mammal s coat. They are shorter than the guard hair s and longer than the down hair s. They help with Thermal insulation insulation and protect the down hairs underneath. Most of the visible coat is made of this kind of hair. See also Coat animal for a general discussion of coats Coat dog for details about dog coats Fur Guard hair Down hair Category Animal hair mammal stub ... more details
Image Curler 2005.jpg thumb Hair rollers A Hair roller is a small roller with velcro s used in hair care for styling and curling hair, and with a blowdryer . Hair curling Hair rollers work by breaking down the hair s hydrogen bond s, found in the hair s cortex, which cause hair to bend and become curly. Once the bonds are broken, hair is prevented from holding its original, natural form however, the hydrogen bonds can re form if exposed to moisture. Electric hair rollers Electric hair rollers are also called Heated rollers . A heated roller is a tool used to curl the hair with the help of the heat. There are different diameter of hair rollers.The roller s diameter can be anywhere from convert 0.8 in mm to convert 1.4 in mm .Hair rollers are typically used to give shape and volume to a hairstyle . In 1966, the first electric hair rollers were produced by Panasonic in Japan these are called Hot curlers . In 2009 a new heated hair roller system was developed by unil electronics and distributed and sold by http www.theobycloudninehair.com Cloud Nine Hair TheO by Cloud Nine Hair. The roller pod heats hair rollers through induction technology and is a considerable advancement in hair roller technology. Hair roller brands Conair Corporation Conair Babyliss Remington Products Remington TheO Cloud Nine Hair See also Comb Hair clip Hair dryer Hair spray Category Hairdressing Category Toiletry fashion stub fa fr Bigoudi ru fi Papiljotti sv Papiljott ... more details
File VellushaarTerminalhaar translation.JPG thumb 300px Comparison of the vellus hair left to the terminal hair right in humans. Notice the lack of subcutaneous tissue on the vellus hair. File Huid.jpg thumb 300px Vellus hair. Vellus hair , colloquially called peach fuzz or bum fluff , is short, fine, light colored, and barely noticeable hair that develops on most of a person s body from his her childhood ... , some external genitals genital areas, the navel and scar tissue. The density of hair the number of hair follicle s per area of skin varies from person to person. Each strand of vellus hair is usually less than 2 Milimetre mm 1 13 inch long and the Hair follicle follicle is not connected to a sebaceous ... 11 ISBN 1 4160 3185 5 ref Vellus hair is most easily observed on children and adult women, as they generally have less terminal hair to obscure it. Vellus hair is not lanugo hair. Lanugo hair is a much thicker type of hair that, in human forms, normally grows only on fetuses. Vellus hair is differentiated from the more visible terminal hair terminal or androgenic hair , which develops only during and after puberty , usually to a greater extent on men than it does on women. Production Vellus hair replaces lanugo hair on a human fetus at 36 to 40 weeks of gestation. ref http dermatology.about.com od glossaryv g vellus.htm About.com ref The growth cycle of vellus hair is different from the growth cycle of terminal hair . ref http www.wisegeek.com what is a vellus hair.htm Wisegeek.com ref At puberty , the androgen hormone causes much of the vellus hair to turn into terminal hair and stimulates the growth of new hair in the armpit and the pubic hair pubic area . In men, this change in vellus hair occurs on the face and the body. Function Vellus hair is a thermal insulation for the body. This insulation regulates body temperature. The function of vellus hair on sweat is that of a wick. While a skin pore is open, sweat wets a strand of vellus hair. The sweat on the external part of the strand ... more details
orphan date May 2010 Unreferenced date December 2009 Hair Plexuses or Root Hair Plexuses are special groups of nerve fiber endings. Each forms a network around a hair follicle and is a Receptor biochemistry receptor it sends nervous impulses to the brain when the hair moves. Category Neurophysiology neuroanatomy stub ... more details
Image Hair straightening before and after.jpg thumb A woman s hair before and after using a flat iron Hair straightening is a hair styling technique which involves the flattening and straightening of hair in order to give it a smooth, streamlined, and sleek appearance. It may be accomplished by using hair irons and hot comb s, chemical relaxer s, Japanese hair straightening, or Brazilian hair straightening . In addition, some shampoo s, and Hair conditioner conditioners and hair gel s can help to make hair temporarily straight. The process is often called rebonding in Southeast Asia e.g. Malaysia and Philippines . ref http vanniedosa.wordpress.com 2008 08 23 facts on hair rebonding Facts on Hair Rebonding ref Hair irons and hot combs can only temporarily modify hair texture, whereas relaxers and the other methods permanently alter the structure of the hair, although new hair growth is not affected. The drug interferon alpha has been reported as being shown to modify hair follicle s causing permanent change in a person s hair texture. ref name TheTelegraphUK Highfield Paris CurlyHair cite news author Roger Highfield date 2005 11 17 publisher www.telegraph.co.uk The Daily Telegraph title Scientists hold out prospect of a pill to make your hair curl url http www.telegraph.co.uk news worldnews europe france 1503145 Scientists hold out prospect of a pill to make your hair curl.html accessdate ... whair16.xml&sSheet news 2005 11 16 ixnewstop.html Hair straightening in the 80s and 90s File Hair straighteners 3 .JPG thumb Example hair being straighten with a curly iron. Hair straightening became ... perming and curlier hair had previously been more popular fashions during the 1980s, even among men for example, glam metal hair metal bands . However, both straight and wavy curly hair can be achieved with use of a hair iron , and so it may be said that both straight and curly or wavy hair ... de Haargl ttung simple Hair straightening af Haarversteiling de Haargl ttung simple Hair straightening ... more details
Image Hair gel.jpg thumb Hair styled with hair gel Hair gel is a hairstyling product that is used to stiffen hair into a particular hairstyle . The results it produces are usually similar to, but stronger than, those of hair spray and hair wax, and weaker than those of hair glue. Types Many brands of hair gel in North America and the United Kingdom come in numbered variants. Higher numbered gels maintain a greater hold on hair, while lower numbers do not make the hair as wiktionary stiff stiff and in some products give the hair a wet look. A category typically referred to as ethnic gels are designed and manufactured specifically for sculpting the hair texture common to African Americans . Ampro Ampro Industries is a common example of this category. Some forms of hair gel include temporary Hair colouring hair coloring for the hair, including variants in unnatural colors associated with various subculture s, and are popular within the Gothic fashion goth and raver subcultures. Fact date February 2007 Cationic polymers cation Cationic polymer s are one of the main functional component of hair gel. The positive charges in polymer causes it to stretch, making the gel more viscosity viscous . Hair gels resist natural protein conformations and allow hair to be styled and textured. This is because the stretched out polymer takes up more space than a coiled polymer and thus resists the flow of solvent molecules around it. The positive charges also bind the gel to the negatively charged amino acid s on the surface of the keratin molecules in the hair. More complicated polymer formulas exist, e.g. a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone , methacrylamide , and N vinylimidazole . ref http www.corporate.basf.com basfcorp img stories wipo haargel Haargel e.pdf ref See also Hair mousse Hair wax Dominate Hair product Dominate Pomade References this empty section displays references defined elsewhere reflist cosmetics Category Hairdressing fashion stub de Haargel es Fijador pelo fa ... more details
Refimprove date August 2008 File Androgenic hair.svg thumb Normal distribution of body androgenic hair in women and men Human hair Androgenic hair , colloquially body hair , is the terminal hair that develops on the body during and after puberty . It is differentiated from the head hair and less visible vellus hair , which are much finer and lighter in color. The growth of androgenic hair is related ..., men tend to have more androgenic hair than women. From childhood onward, regardless of gender , vellus hair covers almost the entire area of the human body. Exceptions include the lips, the backs ... areas, the navel and scar tissue. The density of hair &ndash the number of hair follicle s per area ... hair will begin to produce darker, thicker body hair. An example of this is the growth of an adolescent s beard on a once smooth chin. Androgenic hair follows the same growth pattern as the hair ... phase for the hair on one s head lasts for years, the androgenic hair growing phase lasts a few months ref name otolaryngology1 Hair Growth EMedicine Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery ref . The telogen phase for body hair lasts close to a year ref name otolaryngology1 . This shortened growing period and extended dormant period explains why the hair on the head tends to be much longer than other hair found on the body. Differences in length seen in comparing the hair on the back of the hand and pubic hair, for example, can be explained by varied growth cycles in those two regions. The same goes for differences in body hair length seen in different people, especially when comparing men and women. Development and growth Main Human hair growth Hair follicle s are to varying degrees ... having different sensitivity. As androgen levels increase, the rate of hair growth and the weight of the hairs increase. Genetic factors determine both individual levels of androgen and the hair follicle s sensitivity to androgen, as well as other characteristics such as hair colour, type of hair ... more details
Unreferenced date May 2007 Human hair Leg hair is hair that grows on the legs of humans, generally appearing at the onset of adulthood. Male legs are most often hairier than female ones. For a variety of reasons, people may leg shaving shave their leg hair . Women generally shave their leg hair more regularly than men, as they are expected to show a sign of beauty. The amount of hair on an individuals legs can depend on their ethnic background. Men of Middle Eastern, South Asian, West European, North American, South American, or general Mediterranean descent generally having more, however this may also be due to members of these ethnic groups having darker hair. Men of East Asian, and Northern European descent can have very little hair on their legs with some having virtually none. The current Guinness World Record for world s longest leg hair belongs to Wes Pemberton of Scurry, Texas at 6.5 inches 16.51 cm . Image Adolescent leg hair.jpg thumb Leg hair of a 17 year old male See also Beard Facial hair Arm hairHair Hirsutism Trichophilia Foot hair integumentary system human anatomical features Uncategorized date February 2011 anatomy stub nl Beenhaar zh ... more details
Unreferenced date August 2007 Camel hair is, variously, the hair of a camel a type of cloth made from camel hair or a substitute for authentic camel hair and is classified as a specialty hair fibre. When Weaving woven into haircloth , using the outer protective fur called guard hair, camel hair is coarse and inflexible. However, other varieties of camel hair cloth&mdash especially those that blend camel hair with wool &mdash or from the pure under coat are soft and plush. Pure camel hair, frequently ... from the dense, coarse guard hair for cloth use. Source and Geographic Origin Camel hair ... . Significant supplier countries of camel hair are Mongolia , Iran , Afghanistan , Russia , China , and Australia . Gathering process A camel can produce around 5 pounds of hair a year. The specialty ... the hair shed naturally during the moulting season. During the moulting season the hair falls off first from the neck, then the mane and lastly the body hair. The moulting season occurs ... to the production of camel hair collection, sorting, dehairing, spinning, and weaving or knitting. After collecting the hair either through shearing or collecting during the moulting season the hair goes through a sorting method. In this process the coarse hair is separated from the fine, soft .... The sorted and washed hair is then dehaired. This process removes the coarse hair and any dandruff ... tones. Camel s hair is also a fibre that supplies warmth without added weight. The hair contains thermostatic ... making fabrics woven from camel hair. Common End Uses of Camel Hair The fine fur of the camel hair are often ..., hosiery, sweaters, gloves, scarves, mufflers, and caps and robes. The long coarser hair removed ... coats that are very warm for colder climates. Textile Analysis Although most camel hair is left as its natural tones, the hair can be dyed in a multiple range of colors and accepts the dye equally compared to that of wool fibres. The best blends of camel hair in textiles are pure camel hair or blended ... more details
Image Straight hair with highlights.jpg thumb right Hair with blonde highlights Hair highlighting lowlighting refers to changing a person s hair color , using lightener or haircolor to color strands of the hair in varying sizes. There are four basic types of highlights foil highlights , hair painting ..., ref name buzzle and permanent. Hair lightened with bleach is considered permanent. Basic foil highlighting Foil highlighting is the process of using foil chemistry foil to separate strands of hair which will be lightened from strands of hair which will remain its natural color. The process is done by applying lightener to the hair that has been woven and separated using an applicator brush. The foil is then folded as to protect the hair and surrounding area during the processing time. This is the amount of time required to achieve the desired results. In highlighting hair hydrogen peroxide mixed ... is also used in applying lowlights to the hair. In this process, hair dyes are used to create strands of hair that are darker than the natural color. The foils are often used to separate hair strands for high and low lights during the same process. Hair painting Hair painting is a method of highlighting hair that may be done at home. Hair painting methods are often permanent and employ a simple hair painting brush. Hair painting is also used with temporary and semi permanent types of brushes. While brushes are commonly used in hair painting, one may also use combs to paint or highlight thin sized strands of hair. Bailage is a technique referring to free form painting on clean, styled hair. The results ... to the process of free hand lightening the tips of the hair, and is generally performed on short men s hair. Chunking Chunking highlights are a type of size in highlighting. ref name hairpedia These types ... cite web url http www.hairstyle.com colored hair types highlights streaks.htm title Hair Color ... cite web url http beyondjane.com beauty hair lighten your hair using hydrogen peroxide title ... more details
refimprove date September 2009 Image chest hair growth.jpg thumb right Growth and Patterns of Chest Hair The term chest hair is generally used to describe hair that grows on the chest of human males, in the region between the neck and the human abdomen abdomen . Chest hair, which is a secondary sex characteristic , develops during and after puberty . It is therefore part of the androgenic hair . Development and Growth Although vellus hair is already present in the area in childhood, the term chest hair is generally restricted to the terminal hair that develops as an effect of rising levels of hormones ... hair it is therefore a secondary sexual characteristic. Men tend to be covered with far more terminal hair, particularly on the chest, the abdominal hair abdomen and the facial hair face . The development of chest hair begins normally during late puberty, usually between the ages of 15 and 18. It can ... reached their full chest hair development. The growth continues subsequently. In older adult years androgens cause thickening of the hair. Patterns and characteristics Image Male armpits.jpg thumb 150px left Pattern 1 Chest hair primarily between pecs and around the nipples Image Folsom1.jpg thumb 150px right Pattern 3 Abdominal hair separate from chest hair Image Chesthair.jpg thumb 150px left Pattern 4 Abdominal hair connects to chest hair The individual occurrence and characteristics of chest hair depend on the gene tic disposition, the hormones hormonal status and the age of the person. The gene s primarily determine the amount, patterns and thickness of chest hair. Some men are very hairy, while others have no chest hair at all. All ranges and patterns of hair growth are normal. The areas where terminal hair may grow are the periareolar areas nipple s , the centre and sides of the chest and the clavicle collarbone . The direction of growth of hair can make for interesting patterns ..., the hair above which points up and the hair below which points down. Some individuals of, say ... more details
Maiden s hair or maidenhair can refer to Maiden s hair plant, any of several green seaweeds Maiden s hair plant, several species of the genus Chlorodesmis Maiden s hair plant, several species of the genus Caulerpa Maidenhair moss Fissidens adianthoides , a species of moss Maidenhair fern , several ferns of the genus Adiantum Maidenhair spleenwort Asplenium trichomanes , a species of fern Maiden s hair tree or ginkgo Ginkgo biloba disambig plants ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Root of the hair Latin radix pili GraySubject 234 GrayPage 1067 Image Gray944.png Caption Section of skin , showing the Epidermis skin epidermis and dermis a hair in its follicle the Arrector pili muscle sebaceous glands . Image2 Caption2 System Precursor MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre r 02 DorlandsSuf 12687998 The root of the hair ends in an enlargement, the hair bulb , which is whiter in color and softer in texture than the shaft, and is lodged in a follicular involution of the Epidermis skin epidermis called the hair follicle . Category Hair anatomy Anatomy stub id Akar rambut ja ... more details
Merge Artificial hair integrations date April 2009 Multiple issues rewrite April 2009 howto August 2009 advertisement March 2011 refimprove August 2009 A hair weave is a very general term used to describe human or artificial hair used to alter one s natural hair appearance by adding additional hair to their natural hair or by covering the natural hair all together with human or synthetic hair piece s. The highest quality extension hair is Indian human remy hair . Remy hair still possesses the cuticle layer, which is the outermost part of the hair strand it resembles shingles on a roof. All remy hair has the cuticle layer of the hair flowing in the same direction, flowing the way it would naturally. The cuticle layer is important when concerned with hair tangling, longevity of the use up to one year , and how well the hair shines. When the cuticle layer is intact and laying flat, the hair is capable of reflecting light, resulting in the hair shining. Some of the benefits of hair weave are that they can lengthen hair, add volume and or thickness to fine or thinning hair , and to add fashion colors to natural hair without the damage of chemicals. The process of adding colors to natural hair is usually done with strand by strand extension systems. One type of application is called a sew in . Weft hair can also be applied by gluing directly to the natural hair using hair glue specifically made for hair weaves. The glue can be easily washed out using a special shampoo hair conditioner conditioner that will remove the glue without removing the real hair. A special glue remover may also be used. Extension hair refers to the weave hair being applied strand by strand rather than in long sewn together rows. Strand by strand hair has approximately 50 80 strands attached by keratin tips resembling the end of a shoe string. These can then be attached by bonding directly to the hair ... that can be added to the hair include ponytail s or ponytail pieces. Just as any wig or wigpiece ... more details
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