Common Misconceptions and False Myths on Hair Care

When it comes to hair care tips, a lot of people think they’re experts. A lot of advice comes from various sources, but many times, without having any form of scientific basis to it, and can perfectly fit the “myth” category.

Let’s debunk some myths together and find out what are some false tips you shouldn’t listen to.

Myth: Getting a shorter haircut will make your hair thicker, or even prevent hair loss

Reality: The rhythm of your hair growth has nothing to do with its length. The fact that short hair appears to be thicker is simply an optical illusion.

It is not uncommon to see parents completely shave their children’s’ hair, hoping they will have a denser hair. This belief is just a myth and the results will always be the same: the hair will continue to grow just as thick as it used to.

Myth: Washing your hair less frequently will keep it healthier

Reality: This is perhaps the most common myths related to hair care. A lot of people believe that their hair is thin or sparse because they wash it too often. The usual reasons that cause these problems are frequent dyeing, using a hair straightener, nutritional deficits, or stress.

Myth: Hair balm can treat split ends

Reality: When your hair has split ends, trimming it is the only solution. Stop tricking yourself into using a hair balm that promises it will help – it’s not going to happen. Same goes for hair oils or various hydrating products that claim to help “treat” split ends. Sure, it’s a good practice to hydrate your hair and use special care products, but in case you have split ends, it’s better to just trim the tips for a natural look.

Myth: You must wash your hair daily

Reality: There isn’t a certain rule we must all abide by when it comes to how often we should wash our hair, simply because every person’s hair type is different. Usually, people whose hair tends to have a greasy look will wash more frequently, once around every 2 days, to get rid of that “unclean” look. The ones that tend to have dryer hair should wash rarely, every 3 or even 4 days.

Myth: You should change your hair shampoo every once in a while, or else it will stop working

Reality: Another extremely common and false myths. There just isn’t any scientific proof to it, and many people have tested it and proven it false. Of course, it’s good to test new products – in the end, nowadays we see better products come out every day with so many different benefits to offer. But don’t be afraid to stick to one if you prefer it. It won’t magically stop working.

Myth: The more you brush your hair every day, the healthier it is.

Reality: In the case of this misconception, the very opposite is actually true. If you brush your hair too many times a day, you can damage its health. Many studies have shown that too frequent brushing can affect your hair’s structure, especially its exterior layers.

If your hair has a tendency to become thinner or you’re experiencing hair loss, brushing it more often might add even more unnecessary stress, only worsening the situation.

Myth: The only cause of having gray hair is too much stress

Reality: While it’s true that to an extent, a lot of stress can accelerate graying in some individuals, it’s definitely not the top cause, and it never happens overnight. We’ve all heard stories about people who were going through a lot of stress, and one day they woke up having gray hair. This just doesn’t happen. Gray hair is mostly determined by genetic factors.

Often times our friends and families, or even the internet, can give us great advice. However, it’s not always the case, unfortunately. Despite the fact that most people have only good intentions and wish to help, some facts just aren’t true. Not everybody is an expert in every field, no matter how helpful they might be. It’s always important to take every advice with a grain of salt – in some cases it might save you a lot of nerves.




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