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In English, the word 'hair' can be used either as a countable or as an uncountable/mass noun. In both cases, it is singular.

A hair is ... (singular count noun)

Some hairs are ... (plural count noun)

Some hair is ... (singular mass noun)

When used as a count noun, 'hairs' are viewed as discrete countable things. When used as a mass noun, 'hair' is viewed as a substance that can be divided on a continuum.

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