The term "unkempt" in literature has been employed to convey not only physical disarray but also to evoke moods ranging from rustic simplicity to an aura of brooding neglect. Authors use the adjective to paint vivid images—whether it describes the inferior, weathered quality of paper and printing in a rustic folio ([1]), the rough beard and unbrushed hair of a worn character ([2], [3]), or even the tangled hair that heightens a character’s menacing appearance ([4], [5]). In the works of Dostoyevsky and Chekhov, for instance, unkempt features are used to underscore not merely physical disorder but an inner turmoil or societal decay, as seen in characters depicted with ragged clothing and disarrayed appearance ([6], [7], [8], [9]). Conversely, the term can bring to mind natural, if neglected, beauty—a wild lawn amidst lush but unmaintained surroundings ([10])—or serve to intensify the wild, savage image in more exotic settings ([11]). Overall, the recurring motif of unkempt elements, whether manifest in hair, dress, or even untrimmed landscapes, functions to enrich character portrayals and settings, resonating with a sense of authenticity and life’s inherent imperfections ([12], [13], [14], [15], [16], [17], [18], [19], [20]).