Hair Facts - Interesting and Fun Hair Care Facts

We're currently researching interesting facts about hair. Come back soon and see what we've added, but until then, here are a few things that you might not have known:

• Hair consists mainly of protein.

• Everybody loses between 50 and 100 hairs each day. More than this could be triggered by stress, trauma, sharp change in diet, or be hormone related. If you are losing an unusual amount, speak with your physician.

• We have between 90,000 and 140,000 hairs on our head.

• Stress can actually worsen dandruff.

• Hair is damaged by sun, dirt, and chemicals.

• Walking outdoors into cold weather with wet hair can cause freezing and hair to snap. Dry it off first!