Hair Glossary

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Term: Composition of Hair

Hair is composed chiefly of a protein called keratin which is present in all horny growths such as the fingernails. The chemical composition of hair is carbon (50.65%), hydrogen (6.36%), nitrogen (17.14), sulphur (5.0%) and oxygen (20.85%).

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To protect against potential heat damage to your hair, always use a blow drier on the coolest setting and make sure to apply a good leave in conditioner that will protect the hair shaft from the dryer.

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