Replacement behavior for pulling others' hair, also known as hair pulling disorder, is a mental health condition that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out one's own hair or the hair of others. People with this disorder may experience significant distress and impairment in their daily lives as a result of their hair pulling behavior.
Replacement behaviors are actions that can be used to replace the hair pulling behavior. These behaviors can help to reduce the urge to pull hair and can also provide a positive outlet for the person's energy. Some common replacement behaviors include: