glossary

3 A B C D E F H I K L M N O P R S T V W Z

hairline

The hairline refers to the border or line where the hair on the forehead begins to grow. It varies greatly from person to person and can be influenced by various factors...

Hair follicles

Hair follicles are tiny, pocket-shaped structures in the skin from which hair grows. Each follicle houses the root of the hair, consisting of protein cells. With the help of nutrients from the bloodstream produce...

Hair cortex

The hair cortex, or cortex, is the main part of the hair shaft and lies between the outer layer, the cuticle, and the inner core, the medulla (if present). The cortex makes the largest…

Hair cortex

The hair cortex, also called the cortex, is the main part of the hair shaft and lies between the outer layer (cuticle) and the inner core (medulla, if present). The bark makes up the majority…

hair shaft

The hair shaft is the visible part of the hair that protrudes from the skin. It consists of dead tissue formed from keratinized cells that have no living cells or blood vessels…

Hair transplant

A hair transplant is a surgical procedure in which hair follicles are transplanted from a part of the body, known as the “donor area,” to bald or balding areas of the head, known as the “recipient area.”…

Hair types

Hair types are often classified based on the texture and shape of the hair. The most widely used classification was developed by hairdresser Andre Walker and includes four main types: Type…

hair root

The hair root is the part of the hair that is located under the skin and embedded in the hair follicle. It is responsible for the growth of hair and consists of…

Hair bulb

The hair bulb, also known as the hair bulb, is the lower part of the hair root, located in the deepest region of the hair follicle. It has an onion-shaped structure and surrounds the hair papilla,…

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