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Basically, it doesn't.
But as a dead body begins to dry out, the skin and tissues shrink, making a little bit more of the hair visible, possibly giving the appearence of a little further growth.
If you were to measure from the bone instead of from the skin surface, there wouldn't be any growth.
Neither the hair or nails grow after death. What may be seen as growth is that, the skin around them does recede a bit, which makes them look longer. Check it out in: www:wonderquest.com/pedal-nails-light.htm
It doesnt, the skin shrinks on the fingers and head. It creates an illusion that looks like they got longer.
This is a common misconception. The hair does not grow after death. The skin shrinks due to the loss of moisture, so the hair appears to grow.
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If hair is dead why does it grow does it or not?
it does grow.
Your hair is trimed will your hair grow back?
Normally yes, but if you happen to be dead at the time of the trimming of the hair then as long as you're dead, your hair will not grow back.
Is hair follicle dead?
No. Hair is dead. Hair follicles are the only alive part of the hair. They're what grow and contribute their dead cells to hair growth.
Does hair grow faster of you cut it?
It doesn't necessarily grow faster, but it does grow healthier. Instead of growing dead ends, its grow stronger hair.
Does your hair still grow even when its dead?
No. Nor does it grow when you are dead, although this has long been a myth; that hair continues to grow after death when really, it is merely the skin and flesh that is shrinking creating the illusion of hair growth.When a hair dies, it usually falls out.
Does your hair still grow after your dead?
no but it stays intact.
What parts of your body grow when you are dead?
nails and hair!
Does your hair grow if you cut it?
the hair on your head will still grow, but the hair you cut off from your head will not. Hair is just dead skin cells, so when it isn't attached to something feeding it more cells, it will not grow
How can you make your hair grow faster after a bad haircut?
Sorry, but you just can't make your hair grow faster. Hair is made up of dead cells.
Can a man hair grow when he is dead?
No. Old fable that hair and nails keep growing, They don't.
Does your hair grow after your dead?
No , Your systems stop working when you die . your hair or beard may seem to grow after death, but that is because of shrinkage of the skin.
Does cuting hair make it grow faster?
i think it does... by cutting your hair you are getting rid of all the damaged and split ends... which are dead weight on your head... by getting rid of the dead hair you are enabling the healthy hair to breathe and by breathing, they can grow freely without any hinderances.
