HAIR FACTS

•Average number of hairs on the head: 100,000
•Red hair: 90,000
•Black hair: 110,000
•Blond hair: 140,000•Maximum length of hair: 70 to 90 cm
•Annual growth: 12 cm
•Female hair grows more slowly than male hair (wouldn’t you just know it)
•Male hair is more dense than female hair (ditto)
•Lifespan of hair: 2 to 7 years
•Diameter of hair: 0.1 mm
•Load-carrying capacity: 100 grams (= one chocolate bar)
•Humidity stretches the hair
•Combing is less detrimental than brushing
•Correct shampooing will not dry out the hair
•Frequent washing does not increase loss of hair
•Hair grows faster in warm weather
•Elderly people have slower hair growth and diminished hair density
•Cutting hair does not influence its growth
•Spliced ends can not be repaired and need to be cut
•Wet hair should not be rubbed since hair is very sensitive