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its mostly made of protein: keratin and some melanin

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Hair is primarily made up of the protein keratin, which is composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur. Additionally, hair may contain trace amounts of other elements found in the body such as calcium, magnesium, and iron.

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