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A Hair Mystery: Curly Hair Gone Straight

This microscopic view shows human hair emerging from the skin.  The shape of the hair follicle (below the skin's surface) determines whether the hair will be curly, wavy or straight. (Corbis)
This microscopic view shows human hair emerging from the skin. The shape of the hair follicle (below the skin's surface) determines whether the hair will be curly, wavy or straight. (Corbis)

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