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Why do people have hair?


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Hair on the head preserves heat. Hair around the nose, ears and eyes protects sensitive areas. Hair is hardened skin cells. ChaCha

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Hair originally developed as a way to help keep humans warmer, the same with mammals having fur. ChaCha again soon!

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Hair plays many important roles--warmth and protection from germs for example. Hair also helps reduce friction (more)?

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Hair makes a good protective covering and it is one characteristic all mammals share. ChaCha for now!

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People have hair because hair is actually a modified type of skin.Hair grows everywhere on the human body except the palms of MORE

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Humans belong to a class of animals called mammals. All mammals have two features in common: mammary glands and hair. ChaCha on!

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People have hair because it makes a good protective covering. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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We have hair for several reasons. On our head, it keeps us warm by preserving heat. The hair in our nose, ears, and around (More)

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