Scientists have found that human hair growth does not grow by being pushed out of the root; it's actually pulled upward by a force associated with a hidden network of moving cells. The findings ...

In a world of weird, this one ranks up there... A non-profit out of San Francisco, California, is cleaning up oil spills using the naturally adsorbent properties of human hair, woven into thick mats ...

I've been a hairdresser for about 10 years and I've worked all around the world. In March 2020, I moved from Canada back to Wales, where I'm originally from, and started up my own sustainability ...

Karen Keenan holds a bracelet made of human hair on May 16 at the North Folk School in Grand Marais, Minn. Keenan trying to revive the centuries old art of using human hair to make jewelry and works ...

There is a natural product we grow ourselves which can be used to make clothing, ropes and even building materials – and much of it goes to waste on a daily basis. But perhaps not for long. An ...

As fashion looks to become more sustainable, we’ve seen a whole assortment of alternative materials hit the market, from mushroom leather to seaweed yarns and everything in between. One potential ...

In a perfect world, we wouldn't need this solution. Matt Alderton is a journalist who covers climate and environment issues, renewable energy, clean transportation, sustainable agriculture, and more.

The global human hair extension market, valued at $4.45 billion in 2023, is on a rapid upward trajectory. Projections show it will rise to $4.88 billion in 2024, with a remarkable climb to $10.78 ...