Hair Myths | The article about truth and misconceptions
Table of contents
- The most common hair myths at a glance
- Why myths are particularly persistent
- Conclusion: Don’t believe everything Grandma tells you!
The most common hair myths at a glance
Air-drying improves hair health, and brushing your hair 100 times a day will give you the desired shine. If you suffer from dandruff, you should help by adding oil to your scalp and relieve its dryness. If you go to the hairdresser every six weeks, your hair will grow significantly faster than without a trim, and you won't have to wait long for the lion's mane you've always wanted. It all sounds plausible, don't you think? After this explanation, you will know for sure which statements are true and which words are nothing more than one of the well-known hair myths.With dandruff, the hair needs more moisturizing care
- In very few cases is dandruff caused by a dry scalp. This is a myth that exacerbates your problem through subsequent care mistakes.
- Dandruff forms on oily scalps and is mostly caused by yeast fungi that thrive in oily environments.
- Remedy can only be provided by a pH-neutralizing and, if necessary, antifungal shampoo.
- On the other hand, if you use care products that contain fat and moisture, you will stimulate the formation of dandruff.
Blow-drying and straightening causes hair to break
- It is true that heat styling roughens the surface of the hair.
- But even the frequently recommended air-drying damages the hair and causes it to swell, especially in the lengths.
- There is nothing to prevent drying with a hairdryer if the hairdryer temperature is set to low heat.
- The straightening iron should only be used on dry hair, otherwise it will actually cause damage and even breakage of the hair.
Regular visits to the hairdresser accelerate hair growth
- Your hair won't grow any faster, no matter how often you get the ends trimmed.
- Because hair growth happens in the follicles on your scalp and not in the tips.
- Of all the hair myths, this theory has been particularly persistent, even though it is not supported by a shred of truth.
- After a visit to the hairdresser, the end trim will only make your hair look fuller and give the impression that it is now growing thicker and perhaps faster.
Stress causes gray hair and leads to hair loss
- You can rest assured that stress will not cause you to go grey sooner, as the reduction in melanin production is a side effect of the aging process or a programming in your genetic code.
- However, stress can affect the hair structure and, if persistent, lead to hair loss.
- You cannot attribute premature graying to stress - if your hair is falling out, stress as the cause is the truth and not a myth.
Cold water seals the hair
- You don't have to believe this myth.
- The hair is "dead material", so there is no reaction to the cold water treatment.
- However, the cold water rinse is refreshing for your scalp and stimulates blood circulation.
- If you want to give your hair more shine, you should use a suitable hair care product instead of a cold shower.
The hair myth of the 100 brush strokes
- There is no reason to spend time on 100 brush strokes every day.
- This recommendation has persisted among the traditional hair myths, even though brushing for too long and too intensively can even lead to hair damage.
- By gently brushing you distribute the natural oil of the scalp down to the hair roots.
- Not even a quarter of the 100 brush strokes a day are necessary.
- Caution: Never brush wet hair, as this will cause hair breakage or even hair loss.
Hair needs washing and intensive care every two days
- The fact is: less is more. No hair care product, no matter how heavily advertised, can repair split ends or truly smooth the hair structure.
- Even the absolute necessity of washing your hair every two days can only be classified in the land of hair myths.
- Wash your hair as you see fit and as necessary.
- If you don't overestimate the effects of hair care, you won't be disappointed later if it doesn't work.
