• Question: why is curly hair curly?

    Asked by mackleve to Andrew, Bruce, Lindy, Lizzie on 20 Jun 2012.
    • Photo: Lizzie Eaves

      Lizzie Eaves answered on 20 Jun 2012:

      It’s due to the shape of what’s called the ‘follicle’ – these are the tiny little ‘factories’ (I can’t think of a better word!) that the hairs grow from. The shape of the follicle will influence how the hair behaves, for example whether it’s curly or straight, and how long it grows.

    • Photo: Lindy Heath

      Lindy Heath answered on 20 Jun 2012:

      Ah, good answer Lizzie! I always thought it was because I ate the crusts on my sandwiches! My nan lied…

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