hair follicle

Noun

Meaning

a small tubular cavity containing the root of a hair; small muscles and sebaceous glands are associated with them

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As the hair follicle shape determines curl pattern, the hair follicle size determines thickness. Source: Internet

Both of these pigments are melanin types, produced inside the hair follicle and packed into granules found in the fibers. Source: Internet

This trait is determined by the hair follicle volume and the condition of the strand. citation Fine hair has a small circumference in relation to medium and coarse strands; coarse hair having the largest circumference. Source: Internet

Hexapeptide-11 restores the hair follicle at the cellular level, stimulates cell renewal in the scalp and restores hair structure along the entire length. Source: Internet

The honey extract provides deep nourishment, sea idrolized elastine stimulates the hair follicle, and marine collagen protects. Source: Internet

The inherent curliness or straightness of individual hair strands is thought to be programmed by the hair follicle. Source: Internet

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