Is it possible to pull a hair shaft so hard and suddenly that it actually removes the follicle along with it?

You can remove hair, but the generative part of the follicle will stay and is able to make another hair. Persistent pulling of hair may damage its follicle and cause permanent hair loss. This condition, which is called traction alopecia, could be seen in people who braid their hair tightly or use extensions for a long period of time.

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