On TikTok, there’s a theory going viral: hair can smell fear. If you’re getting ready for a first date , for instance, you can expect to encounter lumps, bumps, and frizz, as if you’ve never styled your strands in your life. But if you’re just hanging out at home? That’s when your hair decides to be lush, bouncy, and effortlessly perfect.
Hair has a tendency to look its best when you have nowhere to be and no one to see. It’s always in those moments like when you’re about to step into the shower, climb into bed, or twist it into a claw clip that curls cascade so beautifully, you’d happily wear them on your wedding day. What gives?
Well, one TikToker may have found a way to hack the system.
Tricking Your Tresses
On Sept. 16, TikTok user @lv51732 attempted to beat her hair at its own