Red Seal Cosmetology Practice Exam

On whom does scalp hair grow faster?

1. Men

2. Women

3. Children

4. Elderly

The correct answer is: Women

Scalp hair grows faster on women than on men, children, and elderly individuals because women typically have longer hair growth cycles and tend to produce higher levels of certain hormones that promote hair growth. While men may have body hair that grows faster than women, scalp hair growth is typically slower for men. Similarly, children and elderly individuals may have overall faster or slower hair growth rates, but scalp hair growth specifically is faster in women.