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Why do you not feel any sensation when you cut your hair or fingernails?
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
They have no nerve endings.
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∙ 11y ago
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Is there any part of the human body that does not have a nerve?
Hair, fingernails and toenails, which can be cut without feeling any pain (or sensation of any kind) do not contain nerves, although the roots do contain nerves, so you do feel pain if these are ripped out. Callouses also do not contain nerves.
Why doesn't you hair hurt when you cut it?
there are no nerves in hair to transmit any sensation to the brain.
What are rabbit whiskers made of?
Keratin, the same as your hair and fingernails
Could any shampoo make hair feel silky?
Yes, But it is depend on your hair
Can you feel anything during a c section?
During a c section, you should not feel any pain, however you will probably feel a tugging and stretching sensation as the doctors pull the baby out
Why don't you feel anything when your hair is cut?
It doesnt hurt when you cut your hair because your hair hasn't any nerve cells so you don't feel anything.
How to remove black dye from fabric that got on my fingernails while sewing?
use some standard nail polish remover, it will usually work for any kind of paint/dye that gets on fingernails (or if you get paint in your hair, it works too). Hope this helps :)
Can you use hair removal for removing hair from private parts?
You are free to remove hair from any part of your body that you choose. It's your hair, feel free to remove it.
How do you get gloss paint out of human hair?
Wash your hair with oilive oil or baby oil. Then, when the hair is saturated, try and slide the paint off your hairs with your fingernails. Then shampoo. This might take you a few nights, but it's not bad on your hair and a ton safer than any other way I know -- and it beats shaving your head :}
What does it mean when your gums are turning black and feel like a cold sensation?
If your gums are turning black and have a cold sensation, I would suspect gingivitis or some other form of periodontal disease; in any event, this certainly should be examined by a dentist!
Why can you cut hair without felling any pain?
Hair is dead. Only alive at the roots; hence you pull out your hair and it hurts, but you cut it and feel nothing
Why isn't it painful when you have a haircut?
Because the hair is not living tissue and it doesn't contain any nerve endings. Hair doesn't have any nerve ending, therefore you can't feel it when your hair is being cut.
