2006-10-19 06:43:20 · 9 answers · asked by ndine_5 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
No. Only the follicle is "alive" That's why you can cut it without hurting it (or you).
2006-10-19 06:44:58 · answer #1 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The part that come directly from the scalp or root is alive anything after that is dead.
2006-10-19 14:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by rea4154 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, hair is not a ive. According to wikipedia, "Hair is a filamentous outgrowth of dead cells from the skin." So it's pretty much growth from dead cells.
2006-10-19 13:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by ashley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope, it's just another way that our body gets rid of dead cells. And us humans think it's attractive!
ill some women like men with hair chest's!
2006-10-19 13:47:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Hair and fingernails are dead cells.
2006-10-19 13:45:31 · answer #5 · answered by errant_hero 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is because there are cells in each strand of hair.
2006-10-19 13:46:34 · answer #6 · answered by pnkprncess91 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. It's dead...just like your nails.
2006-10-19 13:44:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Neither are fingernails.
2006-10-19 13:44:59 · answer #8 · answered by tumbleweed1954 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-10-19 13:45:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋