What are hairy ears?

Hairy ears are ears that have lots of hair growing on them, just like your head or arms.

Imagine you're wearing a hat that's made of tiny brushes, every time you move, the brushes tickle your head. That’s kind of what hairy ears feel like when you touch them. The hair grows right from the ear, and sometimes it can be long, short, curly, or straight, just like your hair.

Some people are born with more hair on their ears than others. It’s like how some people have more hair on their heads than others. Just as you might have a friend who has really thick eyebrows, someone else might have hairy ears that stand out when they smile or laugh.

Sometimes, the hair on the ears can be soft and gentle, just like baby hair. Other times, it can be coarser, kind of like the hair on your arms when you rub them against a rough towel.

If you ever see someone with really noticeable hairy ears, you might even want to touch them, just like you’d poke a fun new toy to see what it feels like!