Indeed, hair on the human body performs a protective function. For example, eyelashes and eyebrows protect the eyes from dirt and sweat. Hair on the head protects the brain from excessive cooling at low air temperatures. A mustache protects delicate lips from frostbite.

In ancient times, a beard served as a scarf, covering the most vulnerable place for frost - our throat and neck. And even the hairs in the nose grow for a reason; they prevent dust from entering the body. But the hair on the chest, back and other parts of the body is an atavism or a reminder of our ancient ancestors and the prehistoric past of man.

After all, ancient people were probably completely covered with thick hair, which protected them. Now, of course, we no longer need it, since clothing performs the protective functions of the hair. If you think a little, you can easily explain the purpose of each hair on your body.

Hair can tell a lot about its owner - reveal his origin, age, and even tell about his taste preferences.

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In terms of density per square centimeter, human hair is practically no different from the “clothing” of chimpanzees. “If you take a magnifying glass and look at your body, you will find many subtle pale hairs,” explains Washington, D.C. dermatologist Dr. Eric Kamorsky, “which is what creates the visual illusion that our skin is clear. Meanwhile, the calculation shows that we are hairy, like primates.” As for visible hair on the head, blondes and blonds have the highest density - an average of 146 thousand, followed by burning brunettes and brunettes - about 110 thousand each, followed by people with brown hair, with an average of less than one hundred thousand strands. However, all these calculations are very approximate, since with the same genetic basis, people can live in different conditions, which in turn affect the rate of hair loss.

3% redheads

The natural color of the strands depends on the melanin (pigment) contained in the hair. It is found in two types - eumelanin and pheomelanin. Eumelanin is dominant. Thanks to him, people have hair from dark brown to blue black. If there is very little eumelanin, then the curls are light, and their owners are called blond. Pheomelanin is dominant in red hair and is rare. In conspiracy theory publications, red-haired people are considered a hybrid of humanoids who came to our world from the outside to rule humanity. The authors of such articles refer to the fact that there are very few “redheads” in percentage terms, about 3%, but they occupy key positions in politics and economics.

Albinos from Africa

Light hair tone is usually found among the British, Germans, Poles, Russians and Swedes, that is, among representatives of the Caucasian race. And in Africa and the southern hemisphere it is almost impossible to meet fair-haired people among the aborigines. The exceptions are the natives of New Guinea and the inhabitants of some Pacific islands. Their curly, straw-colored hair with a reddish tint is associated with a different gene than that of Europeans. More precisely, we are talking about a genetic mutation that affects amino acid patterns. Such people are said to be susceptible to rufos syndrome and are albinos. And their eyes are not blue, but brown.

Gray jewelry

A person turns gray over the years. It is generally accepted that this occurs due to old age or worries. Meanwhile, the main cause of gray hair is the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide due to wear and tear of hair follicles and weakening of pigmentation. Red hair tends to become sandy with age, and only then quickly turns white. Many peoples associated gray hair with life experiences. That is why, in Victorian England, young women wore jewelry made from the gray hair of their dead mothers and grandmothers, “to protect themselves from stupidity and naivety.”

Hair color and body

It is believed that blondes are perceived by most men as sexually attractive. And there is some truth in this, since fair-haired women have higher estrogen levels than other representatives of the fair sex. At the same time, blondes, compared to redheads or brunettes, are more susceptible to macular degeneration, which leads to vision damage. This is why they often wear glasses. In turn, red-haired women are less sensitive to painkillers. Thus, studies by English dentists published in the British Medical Journal show that anesthesia for them requires 20% more medications. As for brunettes, they are more prone to a tumor disease - non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. In addition, their liver metabolizes nicotine more efficiently, making them more likely to be tobacco addicts.

Oil trap

When an oil spill occurred in San Francisco in 2007, a group of volunteers used nets containing human hair collected from salons and hairdressers to clean up a local beach. The initiator of this idea, Phil McCroru, claims that this is how otters were saved after an environmental disaster in 1989. It turns out that curls are an excellent oil absorbent. After this incident, environmentalists demanded that the tankers carry huge mats with human hair. However, experts were skeptical about this idea. However, those who professionally grow oyster mushrooms have long been adding human hair to the compost to absorb technical fats. But the most original idea was proposed by the Chinese company Hongshuai, which used amino acids obtained from human hair to produce its soy sauces, while competitors obtained this product from soy and wheat.

Unpopular blonde

Recently a social scandal erupted in the UK. Its foundation was laid by the publication of the international business newspaper Financial Times. It turns out that of the 500 managers of the London Stock Exchange, only 5% percent were blond, while in England 25 percent of the population is blond. But the redheads, who are only one percent, were as much as six percent in the management of the exchange. Numerous surveys have shown that just as much as they love blondes, they have a negative attitude towards blondes. The fact is that for some reason fair-haired men are considered feminine, and not everyone likes this in England.

For You formed my inward parts and knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You because I am wonderfully made. Wonderful are Your works, and my soul is fully aware of this. My bones were not hidden from You when I was created in secret, formed in the depths of the womb. Your eyes have seen my embryo; in Your book are written all the days appointed for me, when not one of them was yet. How lofty are Your thoughts to me, O God, and how great are their number! (Psalm 139:13-18)

Heavenly Father created the Human body, which has all the necessary protective functions, because there is a rule that God did not create anything unnecessary.

Why do you need hair on your head?

But even the hairs of your head are all numbered” (Matthew 10:30). How intimately our Savior knows and loves us! But what is hair for?

Hair acts as a protective barrier; it plays a protective function, and a multifunctional one. The hair on the head protects from overheating, as well as from hypothermia of the head and from injury. Curly hair retains air better, which is good thermal insulation and protects against heat stroke.

Why do you need eyebrow hair?

Eyebrows are a part of every person's face and also help us express our emotions. Due to the arched shape of the eyebrows, sweat and dripping rain flows down the edges of our face, preventing moisture from entering the eyes. Due to this, sweat or rain does not interfere with our vision. Without eyebrows it would be difficult for us, because sweat contains salt, which irritates the membranes of the eyes, causing the eyes to hurt and itch. For example, when sweat poured down like hail, eyebrows prevented it from getting into the eyes.

Why are eyelashes needed?

The eyes are a very vulnerable human organ, and it is necessary to protect them because people receive information about the world around them, relying on vision more than on other abilities of the body. (We do not have such a keen sense of smell, that is, the ability to distinguish odors, like dogs, or such excellent hearing as cats.)

Eyebrows protect your eyes from sweat, dust and dirt. Eyelashes do the same thing, protecting the delicate surface of the eyeball.

Why do we need nose hair?

We often have to pull out nose hair, but recent scientific research shows that this is absolutely not possible. Nasal hair is an important air filter for our body.

After conducting an X-ray contrast study, scientists found that the hairs catch and hold dirt, viruses, bacteria and toxins until we blow them away or sneeze.

Scientists from a medical university in Turkey determined that patients with a small amount of nasal hair are almost three times more likely to suffer from asthma than those with dense growth of hair in the nostrils.

Why do we need ear hair and why do we need earwax?

So that flies, mosquitoes, beetles, spiders, ticks and other evil spirits cannot get into the ear. Earwax serves to clean and lubricate the ear canals and also provides protection against bacteria, fungi and insects. And the hair in the ears is also an important filter for our body.

Why do you need hair in the groin?

First of all, hair in the groin is needed to protect the body from various negative factors. In the groin, a layer of long, coarse hair protects the delicate skin and genitals from damage. The most important thing is from small insects that can get inside.

Why is armpit hair needed?

Hair in the armpits prevents the skin of these areas from tightly fitting, thereby protecting against diaper rash, abrasions, infection, etc.

Armpit hair is also needed to protect the lymph nodes and from infections.

Why do we need hair on our legs?

Hair on the legs is one of the protective functions against insects. Remember the moments when you were in the forest or at the dacha, every time insects or ants try to crawl on you, but your hair holds them back well. For example, there were cases where it was more difficult for ticks to reach the groin or other important organ because of the hair on the legs.

Why do we need body hair?

There are only two places on the human body where hair does not grow: on the palms of the hands and on the soles of the feet. Hair is present throughout the rest of the body. They are needed for touch. This is why each hair has a nerve ending.

Why are fingernails needed?

Fingernails grow 2 times faster than toenails. Men's nails grow faster than women's.

God did it this way because men are more often engaged in hard work and their nails wear out quickly, so the nails must grow quickly to compensate for the losses. For example, in animals, nails, claws and hooves wear down by themselves, since animals constantly use them, and so do men who are busy with labor and work as carpenters, builders, etc.

For many, nails are a very convenient tool necessary for professional or ordinary household activities. In conclusion, let us note another function of human nails – protective. Nails are a kind of armor for our fingers and toes, protecting them from wounds and bruises.

Why are toenails needed?

The nail protects the sensitive top of the fingertip. This is where there are a lot of nerves. Toenails help distribute pressure and make the toes stiffer at the tips. If there were no toenails, they would look like soft sausages. Toenails play an important role and if anyone has never had a toenail or fingernail, they can remember the problems they had to face in everyday life.

Why do Asians have narrow eyes?

Have you ever wondered why East Asians have narrow eyes? Why is their appearance different from the appearance of a European? The fact is that God created an amazing human mechanism that adapts to the climate in which it lives.

The Mongoloid race is not considered ancient. A person needed a narrow eye shape because of the desert area where this race originated. Constant sandy winds narrowed the size of the eyes, and the eyelashes became even thicker.

The Chukchi, who live far from the Mongolian steppes, received thin eyes due to the snowy terrain. As you know, white color reflects the entire spectrum of the beam. And in order not to go blind from the bright light, nature took care of their eyes, making them narrower.

The body of a person of any gender is more than 95% covered with hair. They grow everywhere: on the legs, arms, back, chest and face, and in women too. It’s just that men have coarser and thicker hair on their cheekbones, chin, chest and back. In representatives of the fairer sex, these zones are covered with vellus hairs, very thin, light and short. Only because of these qualities, facial hair on women is not as noticeable as on men. The only places where hair does not grow are the mucous membranes, palms, soles and eyeballs.

How our ancestors did

In the past, people had different attitudes towards body hair. In Ancient Egypt, all areas with dark long hair (including the head) were necessarily subjected to regular shaving. This was a definite cultural necessity in a very hot climate. Even noble aristocrats shaved their heads, after which their absolutely smooth skulls were covered with wigs. Women of the lower classes did not have access to such luxury, so they were content with their natural hair.

During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, people of all classes did not touch the hair on their heads or bodies. Modern fashion dictates its own rules: a well-groomed woman’s body must be devoid of hair. In relation to men, this depends on the level of intelligence and “culture” of the gentleman.

Why is there body hair?

All these norms regarding the destruction of body hair are nothing more than a tribute to fashion. In fact, everything given to the human body by nature is in its place and performs a specific function. Hair in places such as the face and groin played the role of a gender identifier many centuries ago. A face with a beard indicated not only that it was male, but also that the male was sexually mature. The mane of lions has a similar meaning.

Hair in the groin and under the arms not only identify the adult, but also contribute to thermoregulation. Also, the vegetation in these areas accumulates the natural smell of sweat and pheromones, by which our distant ancestors sensitively detected a healthy, sexually active and genetically suitable individual.

Harm from destroying body hair

A group of scientists from the University of Stirling in Scotland conducted an interesting study. They asked 63 women (age 18-32) to identify the most attractive sexual partner by the smell of men's sweat on their T-shirts. After analyzing the results of preferences, scientists found that all the ladies instinctively chose the men most suitable for their set of genes based on the smell of sweat.

Psychologist Craig Roberts concluded that the smell of sweat is a definite indicator of the health and genetic compatibility of partners. Interestingly, repeating the result after 3 months gave the same results. The ladies chose the same gentlemen. This mechanism has been honed by evolution for thousands of years so that people have the opportunity to select the ideal partner for the birth of healthy offspring. But it is on the hair that the smell of sweat is best preserved.

By shaving their body hair and covering up the smell of sweat with antiperspirants and perfumes, people deprive themselves of the opportunity to select good genetic material. In addition, constant shaving leads to microtraumas of the skin. This regularly activates and disorients the immune system, which is constantly forced to fight any external aggressor.

Do not forget that shaving occurs not only with the help of blades, but also with all kinds of foams, soaps and other chemicals. When cuts occur, all this enters the bloodstream, irritates the deeper layers of the dermis, and can cause suppuration and ingrown hair. Other methods of hair removal do not have the best effect on the skin. Particularly dangerous is the now fashionable laser hair removal, which provokes not only microtraumas, but also skin cancer.

Hair... Why does a person need it? Is it just for beauty and to protect the head and brain from sunburn and low temperatures? Not only that, it’s a little deeper...

Each organ has its own specific purpose, very clearly indicated by nature, and we don’t think about why, for example, we were given eyes. Of course, see. But not only for this... If you think deeply, then eyes are the doors to our inner world, the path to the soul. It is no coincidence that the eyes are called the mirror of the soul.

But today we’ll talk about another part of our body - hair, its hidden function.

The nature of the human essence is amazingly deep, not fully known by us, or perhaps forgotten, like other information that our ancient ancestors possessed. So why does a person need hair?

Biological role of hair

Hair protects the head, and at the same time everything inside it from solar and thermal overheating and low temperatures. Air is retained in the hair, acting as a heat insulator. I think there is no need to say how vulnerable our head is, and hair softens blows and random mechanical influences.

Body hair protect against insect bites, collect droplets of sweat, and retain heat. In addition, most likely the hair on the body is a genetic heritage inherited from our ancestors, which once performed the function of warming.

Nose hair- a barrier to viruses, bacteria, infections, dust particles and excess fluid in the nose.

Facial hair: eyebrows, eyelashes, mustache, beard also each play their role. Eyelashes prevent dust, debris, and foreign particles from getting into the eyes, and eyebrows absorb sweat from the forehead. Mustache and beard? The same functions of heat exchange, protection, but not only. But more on that later…

And finally, hair is our beauty. They emphasize a person’s physical advantages, his individuality, uniqueness, and help complement and diversify his image.

Everything is clear about the biological functions of hair. But it turns out that hair also has other functions that our ancestors knew about.

Antenna hair

Have you ever wondered why in many cultures it is customary for men to shave off their hair, for some to leave only a small strand, and there are others where they don’t cut their hair at all and it grows up to a meter?

The thing is that hair is a kind of “antenna” that receives some information from space and directs it to the brain. Moreover, not only the hair on the head, but also male facial hair performs the same functions. It has been proven that the Kirlian effect is applicable to hair - a static discharge observed on biological objects and they participate in the transmission of information.

For this reason, the fact that sages, clergymen and even some bloggers have beards and mustaches becomes clear:-). Like antennas, they pick up the information message from Space, from the Universe, receiving knowledge from the universal portal of the mind and sharing it with us.

Think about how close the words “cosmos” and “cosmos” sound. Isn't it the same nature of their origin?

Buddhist monks, striving for internal shutdown in their minds, shave off all the hair on their heads, thereby emphasizing the renunciation of personal material wealth.

And by leaving a strand of hair on the top of the head, some representatives of faiths identify themselves as a conductor of the will of the Almighty, a bearer of his ideas.

Recruits arriving at their duty station are shaved bald. Why do you think? For hygiene purposes? To some extent yes! But then you are allowed to grow your hair. Most likely, this action breaks the thread connecting the young man with his home. This way the boy will quickly turn into a real soldier.

Hair is a memory store

What about this? Yes, that’s right, memory not only accumulates in the corners of the brain, but also focuses on the hair.

So God Svarog (the Supreme Heavenly God of the Slavs) gives the commandment:

“Do not cut your brown or gray hair, for you will not comprehend the Wisdom of God and you will lose your health.”

This is why children under 12 years old did not have their hair cut at all. Therefore, the belief that came from out of nowhere to cut the hair of infants every year is complete stupidity. After all, it is at this time that the child learns the essence of what is happening around him, and hair is a great help to him.

Hair is batteries

Long hair accumulates vital energy, accumulating it, and helps in different life situations to comprehend the depth and wisdom of life. It turns out that the longer the hair, the more energy a person can get?

It has been scientifically and experimentally established that hair is an extension of nervous system.

Hair supports a person psychic energy, stimulate thinking and clear awareness,

Hair gives a person special abilities called magical, especially those who are inclined to do this. The longer the hair, the more strength a person receives.

Men's and women's hair

Women have longer hair and no one will challenge her wisdom. What about men? By shaving his face every morning, does a man deprive himself of some connection with a higher mind? In my opinion this is true!

The fact is that a man has the energy of Mars; short hair only enhances it. The coarseness of a man's short hair gives him determination, courage and bravery, makes his mind sharp and improves his logic.

A woman is under the influence of Venus; long hair contributes to the growth of her femininity, softness, and sensuality.

A woman's long hair is a guarantee of calm, balance, and harmony. Short men's hair is the complete opposite. If a man begins to grow long hair, he gains wisdom, but...loses masculine qualities - purposefulness, determination, high responsibility for the destinies of loved ones.

From time immemorial, a woman has been growing her hair all her life, accumulating feminine power in it, only periodically trimming the ends, thereby cutting off negative energy. After all, this is understandable, not only good energy accumulates on the hair, but also bad energy.

That is why even today after a haircut we experience lightness and a surge of strength. This released energy from the hair is absorbed by the body and soul. Therefore, it is good to comb your hair as often as possible, energetically cleansing your entire self.

A woman's braid is a symbol of femininity. Historically, hair care for the fairer sex resulted in a sacred ritual: washing, styling, weaving ribbons into braids.

A Slavic woman did not appear in public without a scarf or kokoshnik, maintaining chastity. Remember the expression “goofed off”? This is precisely about the delicate situation a woman found herself in if she was caught with her “simple” head uncovered.

And only the only man, the husband, could see their beauty, touch, stroke their hair and admire them. By opening them, the woman seemed to invite the man to intimacy.

That is why even today a woman must wear a headscarf when entering a church. In other traditions and religions this is even stricter.

Of course, no one today calls for people to wear scarves, hats, or kokoshniks. Funny. But maybe it’s worth at least pinning up your long hair, putting it up, in everyday life, for example, in transport, at work.

And braid your hair. After all, it’s so touching, so touching, and so in our way, in Russian.

Women's hair is a source of attractiveness

It's a rare man who would prefer a short haircut to the long hair of his beloved. So, according to statistics, the stronger sex values ​​long hair in a woman and places it in third place in importance after the figure and eyes.

And it’s a pity that the present time dictates its own conditions and requirements for the length of women’s hair, and not every woman can boast of the natural wealth of hair. Therefore, the braid is increasingly becoming the preserve of only young girls.

Girls, having long hair, let it down unnecessarily, forgetting or not even knowing that this is how their inner potential is spent, feminine energy goes nowhere. Perhaps this is where problems with the reproductive organs, female diseases and the inability to conceive and bear a child come from. Lovely ladies lose all their deep feminine essence at the dawn of life, succumbing to fashion and an easy, sometimes thoughtless lifestyle.

And in the old days, a woman with loose hair was considered fallen, classified as unworthy.

According to the Vedas, the piety of her husband is stored in a woman’s hair. And if a woman cuts them, she shortens her man’s life by ten years.

Women, is this why men live less than us? Let's give up short haircuts, at least for those who are given it by nature, let's prolong the lives of our husbands. And at the same time, we will develop our feminine wisdom and femininity, preserving the peace and tranquility of the family hearth.

After all, in fact, everything is so: in their youth, most girls have long hair, then they increasingly shorten it and the ladies unwittingly become masculine, taking the whole burden of family problems upon themselves. And they complain why this is happening.

• On average, there are from 50 to 100 thousand hairs on the head of an adult.
• In a month, hair grows from 5 to 15 mm,
• Not all hair on the head is alive; approximately one fourth of them are dead and they are just waiting for the moment when the hair follicle pushes them out. And new ones grow in their place.
• Each hair has an average lifespan of 2 - 4 years. Men's hair grows a little slower and lives shorter than women's.
• Since ancient times it has been known that hair is best for rapid growth trim at new moon. Moreover, a specific measure was indicated - a “nail” of 1.11125 cm.
• And they began to cut hair in Rus' with the adoption of Christianity. And then Peter I ordered the beards to be cut. They say this is because Peter himself did not have facial hair. So let them not grow on anyone!
• Cut hair should not be thrown away; it should be swept up, collected and burned. As a last resort, wrap it in a bag of garbage, in the hope that all the garbage will be burned.

That's all for today. Were you interested? Although I understand, things from the subtle world are not always understood by materialists. So I admit that the material will not be accepted and even objections may be raised. Have your say! .

And take care of your hair, take care of it! May they be healthy, beautiful and delight you at all times.