HairFactz Definitions
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Genes
Pronounced - jeans
Genes come from both parents and are responsible for inherited characteristics, such as eye and hair color. Genes are in all body cells.
Guard Hairs
Coarse hairs that provide protection and are usually longer than fur hairs.
Gray Hair
Scientists continue to investigate why hair turns gray. Gray hair results from a reduction of pigment, while white hair has no pigment. In time, everyone's hair turns gray.