The document discusses the structure of hair, including the hair root containing the hair follicle and dermal papilla, and the hair shaft containing the cuticle, cortex, and sometimes medulla. It also explains the three phases of the hair growth cycle: anagen phase where hair grows, catagen phase which is a transitional resting phase, and telogen phase where the hair follicle remains dormant before the cycle begins again. The goal is to provide cosmetologists information about normal hair growth and structure to help clients with hair care.