Hair
Although we may not reach Rapunzel fame, the majority of us have a great deal of hair on our heads - 120,000 to be exact. These long 'shafts' of dead hair are composed of keratin, a strong fibrous protein, that grows from a living follicle. Given we are mammals, it is peculiar that we've lost so much hair but retained in certain regions. There are many theories regarding this, such as better thermoregulation, loss of parasites, and communicative purposes, but there is no definite answer.
Scientists may have finally found a cheap, natural cure for baldness
Balding has left researchers scratching their heads for decades. Could all that be about to change?
Scientists might soon cure balding. Here’s how
A new understanding of balding means scientists are poised to cure it once and for all.
How fast does hair grow?
Here's how factors like your age, ethnicity and even the time of year influence your hair's growth.
Why does nasal and ear hair become more prominent as you get older?
There isn’t a consensus on this annoying phenomenon, but one explanation is related to the phases of hair growth.
Zuvi Halo hairdryer: Is it worth the price?
This innovative hairdryer was recently launched and has already been called the 'Tesla of hairdryers'. So does it blow its competition away?
How do you get healthy hair?
“Get hair that’s glossy, vibrant and full of life!”. We’ve all seen the shampoo ads.
This air styler is (almost) as good as the Dyson Airwrap… at a fraction of the price
How do these two air stylers at opposite ends of the price spectrum stack up?
Revamp Progloss Airstyle 6-in-1 review: Straighten, curl and diffuse with one tool
We tested this affordable alternative to the Dyson Airwrap.
Dyson Airwrap: Is it worthy of its internet fame? We tested it to find out
The internet is full of dupes and alternatives to the Dyson Airwrap – but is it worth splashing out on the real thing?
Why are Sphynx cats hairless?
The Sphynx cat has been around since 1966, and hails from Toronto in Canada.
Why does chemo cause your hair to grow back differently?
Your hair may grow back with a different colour and texture.
Stress really does turn hair grey – but it can be reversed
This demonstrates that human biological ageing may not be a fixed process, researchers say.
Are razors with more blades really better?
Asked by: Colin Rowley, via email
Why is long hair often considered feminine?
Asked by: Peter Long, Slough
My boyfriend is like a human Wookiee. Why are some guys so hairy?
Where did you get your unusual jumper from…oh wait, that’s not a jumper!
Stress really does turn your hair grey
Stress causes nerves in the hair follicles to release the hormone norepinephrine, a study in mice has shown.
Thin hair, don't care: thicker hair is weaker, study finds
Thicker strands of hair are more likely to have a defect, making them more prone to breakage, the researchers believe.
Why is curly hair curly?
Forget about eating your crusts, here are the real reasons for those tumbling, curly locks.
Can you be allergic to human hair?
Human and animal hair are made of the same protein so do not cause an allergic reaction, but the sweat and saliva on animal skin cells can.
New treatment could reduce hair loss in chemotherapy patients
Hair loss is arguably one of the most psychologically distressing side effects of modern cancer therapy.
Five steps to the perfect shave
Lather up, grab a blade and whip it off. That’s all there is to shaving right? Wrong. Daniel Bennett discovers the science behind whisker trimming
When you pull out a grey hair, will it grow back to be grey?
Embrace the silver fox look as plucking out grey hair will just remove hair and not stop the hair being grey.
Why are bald heads so shiny, when the skin elsewhere on your body isn't?
It's all because of the vellus hairs and sebaceous glands.
Why do our hairs stand on end when we're cold?
Piloerection is hair-raising business...