Question: what does it mean when someone is constantly playing with their hair?
Answer: "We often play with our hair unconsciously. It can be when we are bored, deep in thought, nervous or stressed – hence the term 'tearing out your hair',” says Anabel Kingsley, trichologist at Philip Kingsley. “Hair pulling may be used as a coping mechanism, and as a way to initially alleviate feelings of anxiety.”