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Why pulling on hair can be quite painful but not cutting the hair?
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∙ 13y ago
The hair, like your nails, is dead. But at the root, where it's being "made",there are live cells. And they don't like getting pulled at.
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∙ 13y ago
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Why pulling hair is painful compared cutting the hair?
Near your scalp, your hair is alive, so when you pull it, it hurts. But when you cut it, it doesn't, because the hair you are cutting is 'dead'.
Is it normal to have painful hair at roots?
It is not normal for hair to be painful at the roots, at least, not unless someone is pulling on your hair.
Does cutting your hair hurt?
No, cutting your hair should not hurt if done properly with sharp scissors or clippers. If you experience pain while cutting your hair, you may be cutting too closely to the skin or pulling on the hair too forcefully.
What does tension mean in cutting hair?
Tension in cutting hair is basically how tightly the hair is pulled when cutting. If you don't pull it tight enough it won't be straight after cutting for pulling the hair you pull all the hair to the same length and if the tension is not done properly the hair will not be held at the same length and you will have uneven cut hair
Why does your hair hurt when you put it in a pony tail?
Because any pulling in the hair causes tension ,therefore causing your head to be sore or painful
Pulling on hair can be quite painful but not cutting the hair explain?
When you pull on your hair it hurts your scalp because your hair is connected to it.When you cut your hair it doesn't hurt because your hair doesn't have nerves.When you pull on hair you also stretch it out which can cause you hair to have weak spots.When you cut it you cut it from the bottom so it is still able to grow without damage. Pulling of hair is pain because hair follicle is surrounded by nerve endings which can detect the movement of pulling of hair. Whereas cutting the hair is just cutting the shaft which is dead, keratinized epithelium, and doesn't have nerves. Therefore this does not hurt.
Why pulling hair out of head is hurt but not cutting?
If you pull a hair, you pull it from your skin, where nerves are located - nerves make you feel pain. On the other hand, hair itself doesn't have nerves
Vaginal hair really hurts I haven't shaved it or waxed it but it feels like someone is pulling my hair What should I do?
It sounds like you have an ingrown hair which can be painful, so maybe you could see a nurse or doctor who will be able to help you.
Are you to pull the hair from the root or shave for a hair follicle?
You do which ever you prefer. Pulling the hair from the root (waxing, plucking) will make the hair grow back finer whereas just cutting it (shaving, hair removal cream) will just make it come back the same.
Is hair pulling in a fight cheap and not fair?
Yes it is very unfair because if the person who is pulling your hair will get the advantage. because pulling your hair can create brain damage and your head will be very very saw when the hair pulling is over.
What is a quick way to remove chest hair?
One of the fastest ways for someone to remove their chest hair is to have their chest waxed or either to wax their chest themselves. Chest hair removal can be quite painful.
What treatments are available for compulsive hair pulling?
The official name for hair pulling is Trichotilomania. It seems as stress is a trigger for pulling one's hair. If one is searching for treatment, a medical professional would be the one to talk to to stop hair pulling.
