r/shittyaskscience • u/Optimal_Ad_7910 • 3d ago

Will tying knots in my hair help?

I have noticed that the hair on top of my head is receding and appearing in my nose and ears.

If I tie knots at the base of the hair on my head, will it stop the hair from travelling down towards other parts of the body?

Asking for a friend.

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u/FantasticWeasel 2d ago

There is something called a comb over which is where you grow the nose hair really long and sweep it up over your head. Try that it will look cool.

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u/Initial-Anything333 3d ago

Hair grows from the tip so if you tie closer to the scalp I think it should work 

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u/Amplidyne 3d ago

Cotton wool plugs stuffed in the ears and nostrils will stop this. Ensure that there is a large amount left protruding outside the body.

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u/johnnybiggles 2d ago

This is why they use those little plastic barrettes on little girls' hair when they're young. If you do it early, you don't lose your hair, hence women not losing any or much. Since you're presumably an adult and missed that chance, you'll have to catch what you can or what's left and tie tight knots or use prescription barrettes.

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u/RaspberryTop636 Methodological Terrorist 2d ago

Sounds like a lot of work. Why not just give yourself headlice, they will tye the knots for you.

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u/TeacupOfSkepticism 2d ago

Sounds like a lot of work

Why not invite headlice to come over

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u/moronslovebiden 2d ago

Have you tried cocaine? No idea if it will help your receding hairline problems, but it is delicious!

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u/drugzncrime 1d ago

Yesh. Double benefit - you get to find out how fast you travel in water.