A method that provides objective data to complement the hair analysts' microscopic observations, which is
non-destructive, would be of obvious benefit in the forensic examination of hairs. This paper reports on the
use of objective colour measurement and image analysis techniques of auto-montaged images. Brown
Caucasian telogen scalp hairs were chosen as a stern test of the utility of these approaches. The results show
the value of using auto-montaged images and the potential for the use of objective numerical measures of
colour and pigmentation to complement microscopic observations.
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