The aim of the study was to evaluate the microstructure and elemental compositions of alpaca (Vicugna pacos) hair. The hair from eight alpacas that came from different parts of Poland were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX). A quantitative analysis was performed for nutritionally important elements (calcium and phosphorous); elements which are part of building blocks of hair structure (silicon and sulfur) and trace elements (copper, zinc, selenium). Moreover, elemental mapping was carried out. The SEM images showed that microstructure of hair is irregular and rough. The average diameter of hair is 32.27 ± 4.06 µm. The obtained results showed content of elements in hair and also their distribution in the structure of hair. These findings can be a good benchmark for further studies.