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=== Changes in Hair Texture=== | === Changes in Hair Texture=== | ||
As hair ages, it often undergoes changes in texture. Aging hair may become finer, drier, and more brittle, and may also appear duller. These texture changes are attributed to several factors: | As hair ages, it often undergoes changes in texture. Aging hair may become finer, drier, and more brittle, and may also appear duller. These texture changes are attributed to several factors: | ||
# '''Decreased Oil Production:''' The sebaceous glands in the scalp produce less oil as one ages, leading to drier hair. | |||
# '''Keratin Changes:''' Keratin, the protein that gives hair its structure and strength, undergoes changes in composition and quality with age, affecting the hair's texture and strength. | |||
# '''Cumulative Damage:''' Over the years, hair experiences cumulative damage from environmental factors like UV radiation, heat styling, and chemical treatments, contributing to changes in texture and appearance. | |||
===Hair Follicle Aging=== | ===Hair Follicle Aging=== | ||