Pacific Islanders, especially Melanesians, have different hair types, including curly, due to their unique genetic heritage. The genetic factors responsible for Pacific Islanders’ curly hair aren’t fully understood. One possible genetic factor contributing to curly hair in Pacific Islanders is a variation in the trichohyalin (TCHH) gene known to influence hair curliness in Europeans and … Continue reading Why Do Pacific Islanders Have Curly Hair? A Dive into Genetic Heritage