Hair structure continued ...

We have now created a 'follicle' in our two layer dough example.  Now, if it were possible, plant a small bulb at the bottom of that follicle.  Once it grows and the shaft starts to appear above the surface of the dough, we have a model of a real hair follicle.   A schematic representation of a real hair follicle is shown below:

Anagen follicle diagram GIF

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