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It insulates well for the same reason as double-pane glass: The air in the middle is a poor conductor of heat.

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Yes. Hair is a major insulator of heat, consider Polar bears in Antartica, their coat keeps them warm. Also notice when you are cold, you get piloerection (your hair stands up out of your goosebumps). This is to increase the surface area of heat around you and keep you warmer.

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By holding small pockets of air close to the skin.

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