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Hair Strength Test

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Hair Strength Test | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Have you ever wondered how strong your hair is? In this experiment, you'll measure the strength of your hair and compare it to treated hair. You'll also see how wet and dry hair compare and measure the strength of different types of hair.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that treated hair will be weaker than untreated hair.

Method & Materials

You will tie a strand of hair to a stand, hang weights on the other end, and measure the length of the hair at different weights.
You will need a strand of hair, a stand, a hook, weights, and a ruler.

Results

The results of this experiment show that treated hair is weaker than untreated hair. Additionally, wet hair is weaker than dry hair.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting because it allows you to measure the strength of your own hair and compare it to treated hair.

Also Consider

Experiment variations to consider include testing the strength of hair in different humidity levels and testing the strength of hair after different chemical treatments.

Full project details

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