








People who have a hairy body are less prone to sunburn and rashes. Another purpose that they serve is to keep us warm. This process goes like this- when we feel cold, our body hair stands on end and trap warm air which is closer to the surface of the skin. Interestingly, I’m reading that some indigenous tribes on the westcoast ritualistically removed their body hair— they didn’t have very much to begin with typically, compared to Europeans.