10 Hair Care Myths You Need To Stop Believing Now
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Loading... - Aubin Kandem
- 01 Sep 2022
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Who doesn't want to flaunt soft and silky beautiful hair? Most of us can go to any extent to protect our hair, right? But, inadvertently we often give in to common hair myths that we’ve been hearing from our peers.
Truth is: some of those hair myths can [1] actually cause harm to your hair. In this article, let’s debunk 10 such hair myths.
Highlights:
Myth 1: Brush 100 Strokes A Day For Healthy Hair
Myth 2: Frequent Trims Make Hair Grow Faster
Myth 3: Frequent Shampooing Can Cause Severe Damage To Your Strands
Myth 4: Dandruff Signifies A Dry Scalp
Myth 5: Natural Oils Are Good For Your Hair
Myth 6: Plucking Grey Hair Can Result In Multiple Grey Strands Sprouting From The Scalp
Myth 7: It’s Better To Air-Dry Your Hair Than To Blow-Dry It
Myth 8: Keep On Changing Your Shampoo And Conditioner Every Couple Of Months
Myth 9: Color Stays Better On Dirty Hair
Myth 10: Stress Causes Gray Hair
Myth 1: Brush 100 Strokes A Day For Healthy Hair
Truth: Rigorous brushing or combing can cause friction in your hair. If you do that in excess, such as 100 or more strokes, it will damage your hair and make it weak from the roots. However, there are some benefits of brushing gently and briefly with a natural bristle brush. It can stimulate the blood circulation of your scalp and also help to distribute natural oils from the roots to tips.
It is better to avoid synthetic or plastic bristles and old brushes with bent or broken strands. Also, avoid brushing wet hair. Don’t forget to gently detangle the knots before brushing.
Myth 2: Frequent Trims Make Hair Grow Faster
Truth: Trimming your hair ends does not affect your scalp follicles. However, getting your hair trimmed every six to eight weeks can prevent split ends. Regular trimming also stops the split ends from creeping further up the hair.
According to a study by The Trichological Society, hair usually grows between 0.5 and 1.7cm per month, depending on ethnicity. Your genetics, gender, age, and food habits (nutrition) are the key factors influencing your hair growth.
Even seasons can affect your hair growth. In summer, your hair grows faster (due to enhanced blood circulation to the skin and scalp), while in cold weather your body diverts blood flow to internal organs to maintain body temperature. That can slow down hair growth.
Myth 3: Frequent Shampooing Can Cause Severe Damage To Your Strands
Truth: Shampoos are meant just to clean your hair and scalp. They can't make your hair grow faster or make it strong or weak from the roots. Shampooing helps to keep your hair free from dirt, dust, product build-up, etc. and keep it healthy.
If you are using harsh, chemical-based shampoos, they can strip off the natural oils of your hair and cause temporary dryness. But this does not have any connection with severe damage or hair loss. Read More...
