HairFactz Definitions
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Waardenburg Syndrome
Waardenburg Syndrome (WS) is a hereditary disorder that is characterized by hearing impairment, distinctive hair coloring such as a patch of white hair or premature gray hair as early as age 12, and/or distinctive blue color to one or both eyes, and wide-set inner corners of the eyes. Balance problems are also associated with some types of Waardenburg syndrome. More about Waardenburg Syndrome.
Waved
A hair shaft form with curvature that changes its direction to produce a sinuous (curving in and out) wave form and does not curve back upon itself to form a circle.
Waxing
Waxing removes hair at the root. Waxing is not a permanent hair removal method. Results last about 3 to 8 weeks.