Hair Facts
Hair Facts
- Average number of Hair on the head: 100,000
On average, you lose 100 hairs a day - Black hair: 110,000
- Blonde hair: 140,000
Humidity stretches the hair - Red hair: 90,000
- Lifespan of Hair: 2 to 7 years
- Maximum length of hair: 27 to 35 in.
- Annual growth: 5 in
- Diameter of hair: 0.1 mm
- Female hair grows slowly than male hair (wouldn’t you just know it)
- Male hair is more dense than female hair (ditto)
- Hair grows faster in warm weather (vitamin D)
- Load carrying capacity: 3.5 oz (= one chocolate bar)
And some more fact tips…
- Combing is less detrimental than brushing
- Correct shampooing will not dry out the hair
- Cutting hair does not influence its growth
- Split ends can not be repaired and need to be cut
- Frequent washing does not increase loss of hair but does dry it
