Baby hairs are the tiny little hairs that grow around your hairline. They’re a natural part of your body, but many people are confused about what they are and why they grow in different directions than the rest of your hair. Let’s clear up all of this confusion by explaining what baby hairs are and why they exist!

Baby hair is a common occurrence for many people, but it’s not exactly clear why the baby hairs exist.

Baby hair is a common occurrence for many people, but it’s not exactly clear why the baby hairs exist. Some people have a few small baby hairs around their hairline, while others can have large patches of them.

Baby hairs are usually light and thin and don’t grow as fast or as long as other strands of hair on your head–that’s why they’re called “baby” hairs! They’re also known as vellus follicles (or vellus), which are short-lived versions of terminal follicles that produce fine downy covering over your face (and sometimes body).

While some people have a few small baby hairs around their hairline, others can have large patches of them.

While some people have a few small baby hairs around their hairline, others can have large patches of them. Baby hairs can be light or dark in color and they also come in different lengths.

Baby hairs are often coarse or fine depending on your genetics and what type of hair you have; however, if you’re not sure how coarse or fine your baby hairs are then we recommend taking a look at our guide to finding out how coarse/fine your facial hair is.

A common misconception is that baby hairs grow in different directions than the rest of your hair.

A common misconception is that baby hairs grow in different directions than the rest of your hair. They actually follow the same pattern, but are finer and lighter in color. This means they can be curly or straight, depending on your natural hair texture (and if you’ve ever had a bad haircut). Baby hairs aren’t always as coarse as peach fuzz–they’re more like eyelashes: small, sparse and fine-textured.

People who have them may also have different textures and shades of hair in the same area.

People who have them may also have different textures and shades of hair in the same area. For example, some people have black baby hairs and others have brown or blonde ones. This is completely normal!

You’re born with lots of tiny little hairs called vellus hairs, which are fine and soft. Then, as you age and go through puberty, a few of those vellus hairs turn into terminal ones — aka the adult kind that grow from follicles under your skin.

As you grow up, some of the vellus hairs around your face and scalp turn into terminal hairs. These are the adult kind that grow from follicles under your skin. Vellus hair growth is different than terminal hair growth because vellus hairs don’t have a papilla (a small bulb at the base of each follicle), so they’re finer and softer than their terminal counterparts.

You’re born with lots of tiny little hairs called vellus hairs, which are fine and soft. Then, as you age and go through puberty, a few of those vellus hairs turn into terminal ones — aka the adult kind that grow from follicles under your skin.

Some people aren’t sure if their baby hairs are actually vellus or not because they’re light in color and fine like vellus strands. But if they’re coarse or dark in color, they’re probably terminal.

If you’re not sure if your baby hairs are vellus or terminal, it can be helpful to think about how fine and soft they are. Vellus strands are very light in color and very fine compared to terminal strands. If your baby hairs have a coarser texture than this, then they’re likely to be terminal hairs!

If you have baby hairs, don’t worry. They’re completely normal and nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, they can actually make your face look younger and more attractive!