Many of us have a deep fascination with hair. We also tend to be very self-conscious about our hair, women more so than men. Women often want to look their best and consider stylish hairstyles to be at the heart of a gorgeous physical appearance. Did you know that there are some 70,000 hair salons in the United States that generate a combined $19 billion in sales? Styling hair and selecting that perfect hairstyle can often be stressful. How about we have some fun with hair and look at some entertaining scientific hair facts?
Why Hair Turns Gray
It is important to highlight the role melanin plays in hair when examining why hair turns gray. Melanin is an insoluble pigment found in all forms of life and is responsible for skin color as well as hair color. As we age, the pigment cells in our hair follicles begin to die, which means that the amount of melanin in strands of hair will be reduced. As a result, hair becomes a more transparent color, such as gray, silver or white. People can start seeing gray hair at any age and genetics will determine when.
Everyone Has A Bad Hair Day
Did you know that everyone has bad hair days? Even on excellent hair days, everyone loses at least 40 to 100 strands of hair! However, your body is continuously working to replace the lost strands of hair. It’s when the body cannot replace the lost strands that balding occurs.
Unmatched Strength
You might be surprised to learn that hair is as strong as a wire of iron! Hair rips after applying a force of roughly 120 pounds, only after it stretched itself 70%.
Wetness And Length
You may want to ponder an interesting hair fact the next time you step out the shower. Did you know that wet hair can increase in length by 30 percent? The hair will return back to normal length after it is dried.
