Why do we have hair?
Hair makes a good protective covering from the elements & it kept early man warm before we learned to cover ourselves with fabric.
Answered by Katy H. -
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Hair on the head helps protect the scalp from burning in strong sunlight and helps to prevent heat loss in cold conditions.
Answered by Amy S. -
Hair keeps us warm by preserving heat and by protecting sensitive areas, like eyes, from dust and other small particles.
Answered by Christa T. -
Hair helps to protect certain parts of our body, regulate body temperature, and/or catch our natural "scent" (pheromones). ChaCha!
Answered by Wendy F. -
Hair assists in touch reception. This is why all skin surfaces possess hair, fine though they may be, among other reasons.
Answered by Angela N. -
Provides warmth & protection from germs. It helps reduce friction when there is skin-to-skin contact. Olfactory communication.
Answered by LINDA T. -
In modern mammals, hair serves to insulate, to conceal, to signal, to protect, and to sense the immediate surroundings. And Style!
Answered by Grayson E. -
Hair helps clog the pores and protects poisons and such from entering your body. ChaCha again soon!
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