Hair myths
There are many myths concerning hair care, and many of them are misleading. This article contains a list of the most common myths about the effects on hair of various cosmetics and procedures.
1. Frequent washing provokes hair loss and dryness.
Not true: frequent washing does not harm the hair. Wash your head as often as you need, i.e. as pollution. General recommendations: three times a week. A suitable shampoo for your hair type will moisturize your hair and give it volume.
2. The more shampoo, the cleaner hair.
Not true: Do not waste your shampoo. The amount of shampoo, equal in volume to a tablespoon, is usually sufficient for long hair. For very long hair it may take a bit more.
3. Conditioner will help restore split ends of hair.
Not true: no conditioner will restore damaged hair. The conditioner will only be able to smooth the cuticles and make the hair look healthier. A good conditioner also protects hair from damage.
4. Drying hair with a hair dryer provokes hair loss.
Not true: hair dryer can damage, burn or dry hair, which in itself will lead to hair loss, but this does not affect the growth of new hair.
5. The habit of going to bed with wet hair can cause the development of a scalp fungus.
Not true: wet hair can not cause fungal diseases. Infection is possible only as a result of contact with the source of infection (for example, with a comb). Children and people with weak immunity are more susceptible to fungal infections and depriving.
6. To grow your hair faster, you need to comb it at least 100 times every day.
Not true: Frequent brushing can damage the cuticles of the hair. In addition, the hair responds better to the comb than to the brush. Combing hair up to 100 times a day will cause brittle hair and split ends.
7. Using someone else's combs and hairbrushes contributes to the spread of diseases of the scalp.
True: Using someone else’s hair comb can cause lice and other parasites to carry around.
8. From haircuts, hair becomes thicker and grows faster.
Not true: The reason for this misconception is the fact that the hair at the base is thicker than at the end, with the result that the cropped hair looks thicker. Haircut does not affect hair growth and texture. Thin, brittle or sparse hair will not become thicker only from the haircut. Use volume-giving hair care products, experiment with haircuts and highlights.
9. Hair coloring contributes to their loss.
Not true: Most hair dye products contain chemicals that, if used improperly, can have a negative effect on hair, but cannot cause hair loss.
10. Professional hair products are no different from shopping.
Not true: with rare exceptions, professional hair products contain better, more expensive ingredients that are not found in regular store products. If in doubt, read the composition.
11. Excessive influence of ultraviolet rays provokes hair loss.
Not true: Your hair performs the function of natural protection of the scalp from the sun. Hair loss begins at the follicular level, where the sun's rays can not penetrate.
12. Diets provoke hair loss.
True: unbalanced nutrition has a negative effect on overall health, and can cause hair loss.
13. Stress causes hair loss.
True: severe physical and psychological stresses (for example, surgery or the death of a close relative) can adversely affect the rate of hair growth or provoke their temporary loss. At the same time, over time, the process of hair growth resumes.
14. Tight braids, tufts and "horse tails" can cause balding.
True: mechanical alopecia is a common occurrence among older African American women. The reason for this is the habit of wearing tight tails, braids, bunches for a long period of time.
15. Smoking - the cause of early graying.
True: According to research by British scientists, smokers turn gray earlier. Moreover, smoking can also cause hair loss.
Do you know other myths that are not included in this list? To find out how true they are, do not consult with friends or relatives. It is better to consult with a specialist (hairdresser or trichologist).