Myth #48: Post Mortem Hair and Nail Growth

Lay to rest the fantastical notion of post-mortem hair and nail growth—it’s merely a macabre myth with no scientific basis. The illusion of such growth is nothing more than the result of skin contraction caused by dehydration, not a supernatural beauty regimen in the afterlife.

So, when the time eventually comes to embark on that mysterious journey, you can find solace in knowing that your physical appearance will remain unchanged from the moment you departed. Bid adieu to the whimsical idea of transforming into a spectral mix of Rapunzel and Edward Scissorhands in the great beyond!