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While brushing my daughters hair i heard a loud pop from her scalp, why did it make a popping noise? she said it didn't hurt her at all.

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Static electricity: Had to be static electricity discharge. If the hair was dry it can build up a charge and that small arc will make a popping sound. There isnt anything else i can think of that would give a pop. The hair is too flexible so had to be a small shock. That is my best explanation.

Answered 9/11/2016

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