Brush Up On Your Hair Trivia

Brush Up on Your Hair Trivia

The one thing that your hair cannot reveal about you is your gender
The average number of hairs on your head is 100,000
Elderly people have slower hair growth and diminished hair density
The maximum length you could possibly grow your hair is between 27.56 and 35.43 inches
The diameter of a strand of hair is 0.1 mm
Hair grows an average of 4.724 inches per year
Hair grows faster in warm weather
Humidity stretches the hair
Male hair grows faster than female hair (wouldn't you just know it!)
Male hair is more dense than female hair (ditto)
The average lifespan for a strand of hair ranges from 2 to 7 years
The load-carrying capacity of a strand of hair is 100 grams, which is approximately the size of a chocolate bar
Cutting hair does not influence its growth
Combing is less detrimental than brushing
Spliced ends can not be repaired and need to be cut
Correct shampooing will not dry out your hair
Frequent washing does not increase loss of hair

Off-hour appointments and house calls for clients with special needs are available upon request

Missy is a stylist at Sharie's Hair Designs, which is located at 38 Adeline Street in Manchester, NH.