Hot styling is evil, hair should be cut regularly – heard? All this is nonsense, and not only that …
Myth #1: Blow-drying damages hair.
Recent studies show that natural hair drying (meaning you just walk around with wet strands and wait for them to dry) is much more harmful than blow-drying. What’s the matter here? The moisture in the hair after contact with water makes the hair very heavy, and when it dries naturally, it is injured, as if stretching under its own weight, which can lead to dryness, brittleness, and split ends. The best option is to thoroughly blot the hair with a cloth (without rubbing!), And then dry it with a hairdryer at a low temperature.
Myth #2: Dandruff is due to dry scalp.
Vice versa. Too oily and poorly washed scalp tries to cleanse itself, and begins to flake off – and hello, dandruff. Just a few years ago, with dandruff, it was recommended to wash your hair as rarely as possible, but in most patients of trichologists, this recommendation caused not an improvement, but a worsening of the situation. So modern doctors advise washing your hair as often as they lose their fresh look: yes, you can do it every day.
Myth #3: Trim your hair regularly to make it grow faster.
It is generally not very clear who and how could invent such nonsense. Well, let’s think logically: hair is dead tissue. The hair does not feel pain, the hair can be cut off – and not a single nerve ending will react to it. How can cutting off the ends affect hair growth if the only living part of it is the follicle, or root, that is, what is in the scalp? That’s right: no way. The only point in cutting the ends is a more aesthetic appearance of the hairstyle, shape, quality, and well-groomed appearance. A haircut does not affect hair growth in any way.
Myth #4: You can turn gray from stress
Yes, there are a lot of stories about how people turned gray overnight, but science refutes this unambiguously and irrevocably. See: hair color is determined by the pigment melanin, which is produced in the hair follicle. When bleaching hair (in the salon, for example), using a chemical reaction, the pigments are washed out of the keratin scales – and if you have ever gone through this procedure, you know how laborious and lengthy it is. Farther. The pigment enters the hair that grows – and we have already discussed above that the regrown hair is dead tissue. In no way, except for external influence, it is impossible to remove the pigment from it – that’s how it works. Melanin can stop being produced – it’s true. And then the previously “colored” hair will gradually become gray – growing from the root. But if the hair has already grown, containing pigment, no matter how nervous you are,
Myth #5: Hair falls out if it is held tight.
This is where it gets a bit ambiguous, because yes, weak hair can actually fall out if a tight fixation creates excessive pressure on the root structures. But, you see, what’s the matter: weak roots will not hold the hair even without tight fixation: the process will just go a little slower. Strong and healthy hair will not be spoiled by any braids, extensions, or tight elastic bands. The only risk is an unpleasant feeling on the skin due to tightness, but it’s up to you to decide what is more important: beautiful styling or comfort.
Myth #6: You should rinse your hair with cold water.
Allegedly, this makes them smoother and shinier, as cold water “closes the cuticle.” Sorry, we’re going in circles, but… Hair is dead tissue. The hair has no idea whether you rinse it with cold or hot water! And cuticle scales are non-living creatures that can lay flat or bulge depending on the temperature of the water. No, rinsing in itself does not harm the hair in any way, but it does not bring benefits either. So decide for yourself how to wash. And for smoothness, pick up a good conditioner!
Myth #7: The more often you comb your hair, the healthier it will be.
Complete nonsense. The myth came to us from the Middle Ages, when tangled, poorly combed hair really carried risks for their owner: sorry for being direct, but lice started up in tangles and felt great. And yes, combing made it easier to eradicate parasites and reduce the risk of their appearance. Today, most trichologists are inclined to an opinion that can be briefly formulated as “do not touch”. By the way, dermatologists also agree with them: the less you disturb the skin, hair, nails, then everywhere, the better they feel.
Myth #8: You need to change shampoos and conditioners more often because your hair gets used to them.
Well, I’m sorry, well, I’m sorry, but… Hair is dead tissue! He can’t get used to anything, he just can’t do it. And the story about “shampoo stopped working” or “mask no longer helps” only says that the condition of your hair has changed, and now they need different care. More nourishing, more hydrating, or lighter, all can vary depending on climate, length, heating season, coloring, or tap water quality. There can be no getting used to this or that formula of shampoo, balm, or mask. Well, unless you bought an expired product or the batch was stored in improper conditions …
