2006-07-28 01:22:59 · 5 answers · asked by nj 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
it keeps growing as long as you live : it NEVER stops growing... So there is no "final length".
However, the hair will tend to break or fall if it's too long.
2006-07-28 01:31:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hair continues to push out of your scalp even after death. Don't know why, it is just the last function to stop, along with finger and toe nails... That makes it a little harder as I hope you are not going to dig someone up and check.
As for potential length, some women never cut their hair, Crystal Gayle, a country music artist from the 70's and 80's had hair to her ankles. Her hair was at least 60 inches long.
There is no right answer to your question as I understand it...
2006-07-28 01:31:01 · answer #2 · answered by nik named mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on genetics. Hair grows in cycles, and there are 3 phases: anagen (growth) phase, catagen (transitional) phase, and telogen (resting) phase. How long your hair grows depends on the length of the anagen phase, and that depends on genetics. It can be as short as 3 years, or as long as 10 years.
Contrary to popular belief, hair does NOT continue growing after death. Growth requires cell division, and in order for cells to divide, they must be alive. Death = no cell division = no hair growth. The hair only appears grow because of the shrinkage and decomposition of the corpse.
2006-07-28 05:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by pooh8402 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the iron content in the human body. It may differ from 1cm to 20 feet.
2006-08-01 00:08:27 · answer #4 · answered by Vedha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest an experiment to tackle this question: let it grow
2006-07-28 01:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by Juergen B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋