Fur, Feathers, Hair, and Scales May Have the Same Ancient Origin
New research shows that the processes involved in hair, fur, and feather growth are remarkably similar to the way…
Scientists Find Another Possible Explanation for Why Hair Goes Gray
Scientists think they’ve stumbled upon a newly discovered mechanism that could explain why some people’s hair turns…
Graphene Scientists Invent World's Most Hardcore Hair Dye
Researchers at Northwestern University think they’ve stumbled upon an unexpected new use for the so-called…
Lock of George Washington’s Hair Found Tucked Inside Old Book
While conducting an inventory of archived documents, curators at Union College in Schenectady, New York, discovered…
Chris Hemsworth Felt Liberated By Thor's Ragnarok Haircut
When Thor faces the fall of Asgard and a trip into outer space in the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok, he’s going to do it with…
Alden Ehrenreich's Han Solo Hair Is So on Point
Hair alert! io9 is back with all your breaking pop culture hair news, this time concerning our brand new Han Solo.
What the Hell Is Marvel's Inhumans Doing About Medusa's Wig Situation?
Today, we got our first look at the royal family of Marvel’s upcoming Inhumans TV series. We saw Black Bolt grimacing…
The Magnificent Mane on This Plastic Lion Means We're One Step Closer to 3D-Printed Toupees
Manufacturers of 3D printers have had a hard time convincing consumers they need a machine that takes 12 hours to make…
Which Doctor Strange Toy Has the Weirdest Hairdo?
With Doctor Strange on the rapidly approaching horizon, San Diego Comic-Con is naturally the place to start seeing…
What the Hell Is Going On With Rey's Hair in Episode VIII That Daisy Ridley Has to Keep It Secret?
At io9, we love wild theories about movies and TV shows based on actor hair length (just look at our shockingly…
Oh My God Jon Snow Is Getting a Haircut on Game of Thrones
Let’s be real: This is possibly the most important, game-changing news that we have heard about Game of Thrones season…
Scientists Have Discovered the First Gene Responsible for Gray Hair
You can blame your parents for some of those gray hairs. A new study has identified the first gene known to be…
Sorry, Hair Club—We Can Finally 3D-Print Hair
Could this be the ‘killer app’ for 3D printers that finally makes them a must-have device for every home? Researchers…
The 8 Types of Expository Beards
Since movies, television shows, and comics are visual mediums, sometimes you need a visual cue to a character’s…
X-Rays Reveal a Mysterious Component of Human Hair
A new and surprising component of human hair has just been discovered, according to research recently presented at the…
Your Armpit Hair Will (Probably) Never Grow To The Floor. Here's Why.
A few weeks back, we examined why fingernails grow so much faster than toenails. Now comes the explanation for another…
Could Humble Milkweed Replace Down Feathers In Your Outdoor Gear?
Down is the most effective commonly-available insulator for outdoors apparel. But, it’s also expensive, loses its…
The Best Cure For Balding May Be to Pluck What's Left
Shaved heads have come in and out of fashion over the past few decades, but some people don’t have the option of…
Iconic hairstyles of famous characters from pop culture
Our favorite TV show characters and movie stars and cartoons are often remembered for how they look. The outfits they…