Myth: Hair and nails keep growing after death

Myth: Hair and nails keep growing after death

Mitesh Patel

17, June, 19

INSPIRATION & LEARNING, MYTH BUSTERS

Reality: Hair and fingernails do not keep growing once someone dies. Instead, the skin dries out and shrinks, giving the appearance of further growth. 

Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/worst-science-health-myths-2016-1?IR=T#myth-hair-and-nails-keep-growing-after-death-55