/oss/taxonomy/term/2715/all en /oss/article/student-contributors-health-and-nutrition/can-you-repair-split-ends <p>I decided to start off my summer break with a much-needed haircut after neglecting to get a trim for a couple of months. As I settled into the salon chair and watched chunks of hair fall to the ground, I couldn't help but feel a mix of relief and excitement. Despite having to get used to a slightly shorter look, my hair instantly looked healthier and more vibrant. It was a refreshing change from the split end situation I’d been dealing with for far too long.</p> Fri, 24 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000 Hosna Akhgary 9955 at /oss /oss/article/did-you-know-health/under-microscope-hair <p><img height="2744" width="2744" style="width: 600px; height: 600px;" class="file-original " src="/oss/files/oss/img_4678_edited.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><img height="2759" width="2759" style="width: 600px; height: 600px;" class="file-original " src="/oss/files/oss/img_9736_done_0.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><img height="2790" width="2790" style="width: 600px; height: 600px;" class="file-original " src="/oss/files/oss/img_1911_done.jpg" alt="" /></p> Mon, 13 May 2019 17:46:07 +0000 Ada McVean B.Sc. and Joe Schwarcz PhD 7757 at /oss /oss/article/general-science/goat-poop-your-hair <p>Unless you’re familiar with Moroccan traditions, or are in the habit of frequenting trendy hair salons, chances are that argan oil has escaped your attention. Argan is a tree that grows in only one specific region of Morocco and produces a fruit that resembles a large olive. Stripping away the fleshy outside layer exposes a nut that can be dried and cracked open to reveal several kernels. Traditionally these have been roasted, mashed and squeezed to yield an oil with a nutty flavor. The residue is rich in protein and is used as animal feed.</p> Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:28:09 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 2591 at /oss