| Value |
57.1
μm
Range: ±10.6 μm
|
| Organism |
Human Homo sapiens |
| Reference |
Erik B, Havitcioglu H, Aktan S, Karakus N. Biomechanical properties of human hair with different parameters. Skin Res Technol. 2008 May14(2):147-51.PubMed ID18412556
|
| Method |
The
hairs of 120 healthy volunteers were examined. |
| Comments |
Human hair is categorized into three major
distinct groups according to ethnic origin. Asian
hair has a larger diameter, and hence a higher
tensile force than Caucasian hair. These two types
of hair exhibit very similar behavior during
strain. African hair differs from both Caucasian
and Asian hairs essentially by an earlier breaking
time and a lower stress requirement at breaking |
| Entered by |
Uri M |
| ID |
106859 |