It's hairy, the way it can sting you! (6)
I believe the answer is:
nettle
'sting you' is the definition.
'nettle' can be an answer for 'sting' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'you' bit.
'it's hairy the way it' is the wordplay.
'it's hairy' becomes 'nett' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'the way' becomes 'L' (abbreviation for left).
'it' becomes 'e' ('e' can mean 'electronic' which is similar to 'IT').
'nett'+'l'+'e'='NETTLE'
'can' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for nettle that I've seen before include "Grasp it firmly and it will not sting" , "Clasp it firmly and it will not sting" , "Growing" , "sample of herbal tea?" , "To be annoying" .)