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Hair Basic InfoBy Elizacoe What is hair made of? Hair is made of 97% protein, the average adult hair sprout 100,000 hairs while blonds typically sprout 150,000. Hair is basically dead. The only part that is alive is the root where the hair spurts out of. Black hair is the coarsest of hair of all, with one black hair strand making three times that of blond hair. The shape of the follicle determines how the hair grows out. A round follicle will produce straight hair. An oval follicle produces wavy hair, while a kidney shape follicle mostly found in African-American women produces woolly wiry hair known as kinky hair. The outer layer of the of the hair, the cuticle, is formed of hard scales of keratin, a protein, that overlaps much like a roof top. When the scales lay smooth they reflect light easier, which is what gives the appearance of shine. Healthy hair cuticles normally lie flat and hold oil well. When a cuticle becomes damage from chemical treatments, coloring, and or improper hair handling the cuticles are normally rugged and have trouble lying flat and are poor oil holders. At least 50 hairs are shed daily. Hair Myth: Cutting Hair Makes It Grow Faster.
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To achieve longer stronger hair you have to first understand hair. Even if your hair is in poor condition due to neglect, chemical usage or harsh treatment, there is still hope.