Hair

The most ordinary evidence in every crime scene is hair evidence. To identify the source of hair sample, the forensic serologist can view it under forensic comparison microscopes.

Hair evidence is very important in all kinds of crime related investigation. By the use of Forensic Comparison microscopes, the Forensic expert can identify the source of the hair evidence. And with the development of DNA testing we can obtain better results.

There are some very interesting facts in obtaining hair samples, under careful observation using forensic comparison microscopes, the forensic expert will be able to identify if the hair has been pulled or has naturally fallen out, by examining the roots closer this conclusion can be obtained.

One of the fascinating information about hair analysis is that we will be able to know from the strand if the hair has been colored, bleached, curled and even burned.

When collecting hair samples, we should always take some guidelines same as collecting other samples. Proper care when handling hair evidences since hair is very small and often prone to loss and contamination. Hair should be packed and labeled properly. Hair analysis under forensic comparison microscope is necessary. Original article