This video is answering the question of how many hairs are on my head.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You learned that the average head has over 100,000 hair follicles and we naturally lose 50-150 hairs per day. The hair you see is considered dead, but the hair inside the follicle is alive. Blondes have the most hair follicles and redheads have the least.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Count and compare the number of hairs on each other's heads. - Discuss the concept of hair follicles and explain how hair grows. - Explore different hair colors and discuss the rarity of natural red hair. - Research and learn about other interesting facts related to hair and its functions.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: "Hair Count Challenge" INSTRUCTIONS: Take turns with your child guessing how many hairs are on each other's heads. Use a magnifying glass to inspect closely. The one with the closest guess wins!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Every hair on our head is precious, but it's not about the number. It's about taking care of the hair we have and appreciating its beauty."