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How many hairs are on an average person's head?

Although it varies from one individual to another, the average number of hairs on a person's head is about 100,000. The number of hairs varies according to gender, age, race, hair color, and genetic makeup. Most people shed between 50 and 100 hairs daily.

Sources: Brandreth, Gyles. Your Vital Statistics, p. 22; Growing New Hair!, p. 40.

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