What Does Hair Weigh?

SaraTonin
SaraTonin Posts: 551 Member
edited September 26 in Health and Weight Loss
Okay serious question...

No seriously.

Anyone ever thought about how much your hair on your head weighs? Because I just cut off my hair from mid-back to shoulder length. I bet I lost a half pound of hair!

Any estimates?

Edit: found a site. I might have lost 1/8 of a pound of hair. Curiosity averted!
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art27176.asp

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  • alecta337
    alecta337 Posts: 622 Member
    I have hair almost down to my butt!! I wonder how much it weights.... *looks at the website*


    edit: I think i have 3/8 lb of hair... or maybe even half a pound... interesting
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    :laugh:

    I always think about this when I weigh with wet hair. haha
  • SaraTonin
    SaraTonin Posts: 551 Member
    I bet wet hair weighs a LOT! Probably quadruple what dry hair weighs.
  • idk about hair but i know your skin on average weights 6lbs haha
  • wow...I learned something new today!!
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,335 Member
    I have to admit the thought came to mind when I got my hair cut the last time but usually I don't.. So I have to blame that thought on my MFP addiction especially since my hair wasn't that long.
  • sillygoose1977
    sillygoose1977 Posts: 2,151 Member
    Shave it off and see how much weight you lose. :wink:
  • fitzie63
    fitzie63 Posts: 508 Member
    And a very pleasant Seder as you are surrounded by your family and friends as well as a very Happy Passover too.

    Claire :)
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