HAIR CARE MYTHS

Hello beautiful people,

Be it men or women all want to have healthy, lusturous and strong hair. In our daily life there are so many hair care myths which we believe blindly and which need to be busted. So if you wanna know the reality of these myths then keep on reading.

MYTH#1 Cutting hair makes them grow faster.

So this is a thing about hair which we have been hearing since childhood and also believe it . But let's think logically can it be true. Our hair grows from roots and not from ends so how can cutting them make them longer.

MYTH#2 Brushing 100 strokes each day will aid in hair growth

 Brushing your hair that much each day can damage the hair cuticle and this is NOT recommended! Extra brushing will only lead to split ends and hair breakage.

MYTH#3 Conditioner repairs split ends

No conditioner can “repair” damaged hair. What it can do, however, is smooth down the cuticle and make hair seem in better condition. A good conditioner can also prevent damage from occurring.

MYTH#4 Blow-drying results in hair loss

 Blow-drying can damage, burn or dry hair, which can cause it to fall out or become less healthy-looking, but the hair will grow back immediately. This is not permanent hair loss.

MYTH#5 Smoking does not cause gray hair

FALSE: According to J. G. Mosley of the Leigh Infirmary in Lancashire, England in an article in Science News (January 11, 1997) smokers are four times more likely to have gray hair than non-smokers. Even worse, smoking has been conclusively linked to accelerated hair loss.

5. Sleeping with wet hair causes scalp fungus

FALSE: Scalp or fungal diseases can’t be caught from sleeping with wet scalps. Scalp infections require prior involvement with infected sources s

FALSE: Most hair coloring products contain chemicals that can do serious harm to the hair itself if not properly used, but it won’t instigate hair loss on its own.

7. Sharing combs and brushes cannot spread scalp diseases

FALSE: Lice and other parasites can be transported from scalp to scalp through the sharing of combs, brushes and other hair care tools.

9. More shampoo means cleaner hair

FALSE: Don’t waste your shampoo! A dollop of shampoo, about the size of a quarter is usually enough for long hair. Very long hair may take a little more.

10. Wearing tight braids, ponytails or buns does not cause baldness

FALSE: Traction alopecia is a very real hair loss condition that is quite common amongst older African American women. It results from wearing tight ponytails, cornrows or buns over an extended period of time. Over time, hair breakage or loss as the result of tight, stressed styles, can become permanent. Avoid this potential problem by opting for looser styles that minimize scalp tension

11. Salon products are identical to drugstore products

FALSE: Although there are exceptions, salon products generally contain higher quality, more expensive ingredients that are designed to consistently provide more intensive cleansing, moisturizing and conditioning results. Many of these ingredients are not found in salon products are not usually found in drugstore brands.

12. Excessive washing of hair causes hair loss

FALSE: Frequency of washing doesn’t harm hair or cause hair loss. Wash it as often as you like, although the typical recommendation is three times a week.

13. Stress does not cause hair loss

FALSE: Severe stress can shut down hair production, causing temporary hair loss. The scalp usually recuperates and hair grows back

14. Diet is not related to hair health

FALSE: It is important to eat right in order to be generally healthy and this includes your hair. Eat nutrient dense foods including plenty of vegetables and fats. Note, however, that no individual food has been proven to be beneficial or detrimental to hair.