This document discusses the biology of hair. It explains that hair is made up of keratin protein filaments and protects the body from external particles. Hair grows from follicles below the skin and is composed of three layers - the medulla, cortex, and cuticle. The hair follicle contains the germinal matrix that produces new hairs and the bulb that nourishes hair growth. Hair grows in cycles, with the anagen phase being the active growth phase that can last 3-4 years.