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How many hairs does the average person have on their head?
~100,000 hairs
How many hairs does the average person have on their head?
The average human head has approximately 100,000 hair follicles. Blondes typically have more (~150,000), redheads fewer (~80,000). We lose 50–100 hairs per day as part of the normal growth cycle. Each hair grows at about 15 cm per year and has a life span of 2–7 years.
Source: Anatomy & physiology texts; dermatology research