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Human Hair
Hair is simple in structure but, has significant functions in social functioning. A
tough protein called keratin made up a human hair. Also, hair is defined as a protein
filament that grows through the epidermis from follicles deep within the dermis. A hair
follicle anchors each hair into the skin. The hair bulb forms the base of the hair follicle. In
the hair bulb, living cells divide and grow to build the hair shaft. Blood vessels nourish the
cells in the hair bulb and deliver hormones that modify hair growth and structure at
different times of life. Hair can grow on most areas of the human body, except on the
palms of the hands and the soles of the feet (among other areas), but hair is most
noticeable in most people in a small number of areas, which are also the ones that are
most commonly trimmed, plucked, or shaved. These include the face, nose, ears, head,
The main chemical elements present in hair are composed of carbon (45%),
Moreover, various trace elements are present (these can be found by performing a trace
Sodium, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, etc. It is important to remember that the percentages
of trace elements present in hair are subjective and vary in each individual. Blood
circulation can bring these trace elements to the base of hair follicle, then contribute in
building the hair shaft. Hair also contains 12-15% of water. In addition, hair is composed
A. Natural Hair
Natural hair is hair that has not received damaging chemical straighteners such as
relaxers or texturizers. In simple term being natural means, you do not have any
chemicals on or in your hair to alter its natural curl pattern. Natural hair comes in all
The above collection of both local and foreign literature and studies provides
information to the proponents that the researchers’ purposed study has similarities with
other system which is widely used. As stated, human hair will be utilized as an alternative
liquid fertilizer to lessen the vast system of hair waste, to add income in the Salon or
The collection of literature and studies above are related in the area of importance
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