Can hair texture be changed by theoretically transplanting hair from one person to another? (Photo)

July 7, 2014
Asked By:Perfectimperfections in Chicago, IL

I know that hair texture is determined by the shape of one's follicle. Knowing this, if hair could possibly be transplanted from one person to another, will the transplanted hair continue to grow in the texture of the donor? For example, someone with curly hair is the donor for someone with straight hair. After the hair is implanted, will the hair continue to grow straight or curly? This is just a curious question as I know person to person hair transplant isn't possible yet.

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July 8, 2014

Answer: Donor dominance - what does it mean?

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