Anxious and Hairy: The Evolution and Culture of Human Hair

A quirky and revealing exploration of the tangled science, history, and culture of human hair.

Body hair: we're covered in it. But for most of us, there’s too much or too little, it’s the wrong colour or in the wrong place. Collectively, we spend billions of dollars trying to change or control it. We’re fascinated, disgusted, and amused, and we don’t know why.

Each patch on this wild romp through your furry real estate—from the top of your head to the tips of your toes—tells a story about ...