When it comes to hair care there are a lot of myths going around. Whether you’re at work, school or home you can’t seem to get away from common misconceptions. So rather than listening to some well meaning but misguide soul offering up wrong advice let’s see if we can’t help you by separating fact from fiction.
Fact or Fiction: Can you get a bald spot by wearing a ponytail?
Yes, it’s true. You can get a bald spot by wearing a tight ponytail on the same spot all the time. The reason for this is the tight band strains the hair follicles causing them to die prematurely so they can no longer produce new hair. What you can do to avoid this is don’t do ponytails. Or tie your hair up loosely and in different places on your head from day to day.
Fact or Fiction: Will your hair grow faster if you trim it regularly?
This one is a work of pure fiction! Hair does not grow faster after a trim. It may look fuller because the split ends have been snipped off. And this along with constant moisturizing is good to do to keep your hair its healthiest. But trimming does not faster grower hair make.
Fact or Fiction: Massaging your scalp will make your hair grow.
Fiction. Although massaging releases oils, can stimulate the follicles and may relax the scalp, hair grows at about half an inch per month regardless. Aside from that, massages improve blood flow which you need to keep those hair cells healthy and fit.
Fact or Fiction: Dry scalp causes dandruff.
Not really. You see dandruff is a medical condition. It’s really a form of eczema of the scalp. What triggers it is some harmless yeast that your skin tries to get rid of it by shedding cells. Those are commonly called dandruff flakes. Normally you can cure this with medicated anti-dandruff shampoo. Most find the dandruff starts to disappear within a matter of days.
Fact or Fiction: Chemical straighteners can permanently change the texture of hair.
Fact is curly hair is curly hair. Though temporarily chemically straightened, your hair’s true self returns after a few months of unfettered growth.
Fact or Fiction: Does regular brushing make my hair healthy?
Actually all that 100 strokes stuff turns out to be more old wives tale than truth. You see, brushing too many times may lead to cuticle damage. That can lead to split ends and even more breakage. You only want to brush enough to eliminate tangles. And even that is best done with a comb.
Fact or Fiction: A cold rinse can affect the shininess of my hair.
This is true for all but those with the thinnest of hair. And that’s the rub. Those with thin hair mistakenly think if a little layering it good more is better. Which results in less bulk and loss of volume. Not the desired effect. So rather than overlayering why not discuss the potential a lightly layered bob has of working with your locks?
So there you have it. Everything you really need to know about hair care. Now that’s settled you will be able to concentrate on taking care of your hair rather than worrying and fussing over it.
As a hair care enthusiast Suzan K Bishop has written about such things as shattered bob haircuts, how to add shine to your locks, which cute hair color ideas may be best for you and so on. More helpful tips and advice for your hair can be found at FullerHeadofHair.com.