Scientists trap light in a layer 1,000x thinner than hair
Researchers from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw, working with teams from the Łódź University of Technology, the Warsaw University of Technology, and the Polish Academy of…
Textbooks were wrong: Scientists reveal the surprising way human hair really grows
New research suggests human hair does not grow by being pushed out from the root as long believed. Instead, scientists found that hair is pulled upward by forces created by…
Ancient Chinese medicine may hold the key to hair regrowth
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most widespread form of hair loss, affecting millions of people around the world. Medications such as finasteride and minoxidil are widely prescribed, but concerns about…
Goodbye cavities? This new toothpaste made from hair can heal enamel
A new approach to oral care may come from an unexpected source: your own hair. Researchers have found that toothpaste made from keratin, a protein naturally present in hair, skin,…
Scientists just found a surprising link between gray hair and cancer
Throughout life, our cells are continually exposed to both internal and external influences that can harm DNA. This DNA damage is a well-known factor in the development of aging and…
Scientists build micromotors smaller than a human hair
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have made light-powered gears on a micrometer scale. This paves the way for the smallest on-chip motors in history, which can fit inside a…
Throwing a ‘spanner in the works’ of our cells’ machinery could help fight cancer, fatty liver disease… and hair loss
Fifty years since its discovery, scientists have finally worked out how a molecular machine found in mitochondria, the ‘powerhouses’ of our cells, allows us to make the fuel we need…
Biobased lignin gels offer sustainable alternative for hair conditioning
Researchers at Stockholm University have developed a fully biobased hair conditioner using lignin gel emulsions, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional haircare products. Hair conditioners typically contain…
Bad hair bears! Greasy hair gives polar bears fur with anti-icing properties
An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur — something that allows one of the planet’s most iconic animals to survive and thrive in…
Shark FlexStyle Black Friday Deal 2023: Get the Hair Dryer and Multi-Styler on Sale Right Now
With all the innovative new hair tools on the market, it’s easier than ever to achieve salon-level blowouts in the comfort of your own home. Shark Beauty’s innovative hair tools…