Can I build a space elevator from superman's hair?

In Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (imdb) a single strand of Superman's hair is seen suspending a 1000lbs weight.

Is is possible to build a space elevator from strands of a super strong human-hair-like material?

How long would it take to harvest enough hair from a superbeing like superman to build a space elevator?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_elevator

• Assume that Superman's hair grows at the same rate as an average human.
• Assume that other than strength, the properties of the hair are the same as human hair.
• Assume that the museum got the maximum stable tensile strength of the hair roughly right.
• The space elevator need only be the minimum height for functional use.
• The elevator will be used to lift general payloads into orbit, ship parts, people, fuel etc.

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