Structural analysis of human hair fibers under the ultra-high voltage electron microscope

J Cosmet Sci. 2004:55 Suppl:S25-7.

Abstract

Three-dimensional structural analyses of human hair fibers and comparison of the different fibers were tried by using the Ultra-high Voltage Electron Microscope (UHVEM). The analysis condition, sample preparation, and a machine state were adjusted to the suitable condition for tilting observation of from -70 degree to +70 degree, at 2 degrees intervals. The tomography of hair fiber was successfully reconstructed from the different angle pictures with IMODE software in a computer. By using UHVEM, the various human hair fibers from Japanese and Caucasians were investigated and discussed about their structures.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Hair / ultrastructure*
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Microscopy, Electron / methods