Why is the hair on your head longer than the hair on your arms?

The cells that make the hairs on your arms are programmed to stop growing every couple of months, so the hair on your arms stays short. The hair follicles on your head, on the other hand, are programmed to let hair grow for years at a time, so the hair can grow very long.

Why does pubic hair grow faster than head hair?

“We simply notice hair growth most, and the speed of that growth, the shorter the hair.” Part of the perception that your pubic hair grows much faster than the hair on your head may be due to the growth cycle it follows. With pubic hair—and other body hair—the entire process takes about 30 to 44 days, Dr. Hazen says.

Why does the hair on the side of my head grow faster than the top?

Hair can actually grow faster on one side. Each hair follicle has its own blood supply, and it’s possible that one side of the head has better circulation. Better circulation means faster hair growth.

Does body hair grow faster than head hair?

Body hair and the hair on our head do go through the same process. They last only a month or so and that’s why hair body does not grow very long as the hairs on our head. The hair on our arms, legs, armpits, and pubic areas grow around 30-45 days in comparison to 2-6 years for the hair on our heads.

Why is my hair longer on the sides?

Each hair follicle and nail has its own blood supply. The blood supply may be slightly asymmetrical, which is one of the reasons blood pressure may vary slightly when measured from one arm versus the other. So, you might see hair growing more quickly on one side than the other in a family.

Should the top of your hair be longer than the sides?

Because the hair on top of your head grows slower than the hair on the sides, timing is crucial if you want to avoid bad hair days, Scot says. To maintain a better shape, wait until you have at least four inches on top before you start growing out your sides. As your hair gets longer on top, just slick it back.

Does armpit hair grow faster?

Just like how body hair grows back at different rates for different people, the hair on various areas of your body also can grow back at different speeds. For example, armpit hair generally grows back 50 percent quicker than the hair on our legs.