User blog comment:Kalexander6/the anatomy of a vampire?/@comment-4592124-20111110154327/@comment-1642927-20111110161451

It's a common misconception that hair and fingernails grow after you die. It gives that appearance because the body goes through dehydration and muscle atrophy, retracting the skin and giving the appearance of growth. I only add this bit of information because it is in my job field.