Each hair strand grows from its own hair follicle that extends deep into the skin. Curly hair forms due to asymmetry of both the hair follicle and the keratin in the hair.

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The physics of curly hair: Researchers develop first detailed model for a 3-D strand of curly hair Date: February 12, 2014 Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Summary: The heroes and ...

When it’s symmetrical, the strand that emerges grows round and straight. A curly hair can also be described according to its composition and structure.

“Curly and coily hair is much more prone to single-strand knots because the hair follicle is flat and oval in shape,” Longsworth explains.

"Fairy knots" occur when two strands of hair form a single knot or when one strand gets tangled in itself. Experts offer tips on how to get rid of them for good.

The first detailed model of a 3D strand of curly hair has been created, a development that could be a boon for the film and computer animation industries, researchers say. Previously, scientists ...

The first detailed model for a 3-D strand of curly hair has been developed by scientists, a finding that can allow animated characters with bouncy, curly hair rather than usual rigid or straight ...

Since curly hair has so many bends and twists, each strand has tiny gaps in the cuticle into which moisture in humid air can seep and cause swelling [aka frizzing]. Curly hair is also naturally ...

Every day is a curly hair day for sheep. Those curls and kinks are part of what makes woolen sweaters so cozy — the maze of fibers helps trap warm air, keeping it close to the body. But wrapped ...