Biomechanics of chemically treated hair for continuous 1D strands
Abhiram Podili, Allison S. Meer, Jash Mody, Daniel Gosnell, Alexander Vasile, Daniel Alshansky, Roche C. de Guzman
This study examines how chemical treatments affect the mechanical properties of human hair strands, finding that NaOH treatment enhances stiffness and strength while preserving extensibility.
bioRxiv · Feb 11, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering