10 Weird Facts About Hair

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We all take our hair for granted but we really know very little about it. Of course, you might know about the nature of your hair as you work with it while grooming yourself on a daily basis. But there are some unknown facts about hair.

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Hair is nothing but a material called keratin which is a protein. In fact, you will be surprised to know that even feathers, claws and horns of animals are made of the same material.

Your hair is like a sponge; it can absorb oil. Hair grows on a faster rate in people who have sexually-active lives. Most of us tend to shed nearly a hundred strands every single day.

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These are some random hair facts. There are more such facts which might sound weird but true. Let us discuss about them.

Fact #1

You know what? Your hair's dead. Only the part of hair that exists inside your skin is alive.

Fact #2

Warm weather favours hair growth as temperature can enhance blood circulation.

Fact #3

Hair has an ability to stretch when it is wet. Stretched hair can measure up to 27% more than the original length.

Fact #4

If your hair is dark, it means that it contains more carbon in it.

Fact #5

Do you know that hair carries your personal information? Yes, forensic experts can detect your habits and the contents of your blood by testing your hair.

Fact #6

The moment a strand is plucked, a new strand starts to grow in its place.

Fact #7

Do you know what your hair is composed of? It contains oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and sulphur.

Fact #8

Yes, hair strands are strong. Your hair is stronger compared to a copper wire with the same diameter.

Fact #9

Your hair is considered as a tissue. It is in fact the fastest-growing among tissues.

Fact #10

The lifespan of each hair is around 5 years. Though you lose hair, balding becomes apparent only after more than half of the hair is gone.