Lately, many myths about hair care have been spreading. Sadly, even some hairstylists will circulate some of this false information. Which ones should we believe? And which should we ignore?
Myth 1: Frequent trims make your hair grow faster
Cutting the ends of your hair doesn't affect the follicles in your scalp, which determine how fast and how much your hair grows. No matter how much you cut your hair, it will only grow about a quarter inch per month. However, regular trims will get rid of split ends, and make your hair look healthier. This is one rumor that hairstylists spread often.
Myth 2: Cold water makes your hair shinier
People SAY the icy water will make the cuticle of your hair close so it's flat (and light-reflective), not ruffled (and dull-looking). Your hair, however, contains no living cells - it doesn't react to cold (or hot) water. This rumor lets people to suffer through icy cold showers for nothing.
Myth 3: If you always use the same shampoo, your hair will eventually become immune to it
Your hair cannot become immune to a shampoo: it's dead. Switching shampoos may add variety, but it does not change that much. Feel free to use the same shampoo for the rest of your life!
Myth 4: If you pluck a gray hair, multipe will sprout back in it's place
This one has been around for a while. While this isn't true, it's still a bad habit. It can damage your roots or cause an infection.
Myth 5: With the right products, you can mend split ends
This one has fooled me time and time again. With so many products out called "split-end mender" it's hard not to fall for something that looks so official. Once the hair is split, it's split. While you can't mend these pesky strands, you can get them trimmed to prevent further breakage.
Myth 6: For healthier hair, brush it more
You've probably heard that brushing will distribute the natural oils from your scalp to add shine to your hair. Or that it will stimulate blood flow to your scalp and boost hair growth. These are not true. Brushing your hair is actually bad for it. It just leads to cuticle damage and breakage, and leaves your hair frizzy!
Myth 7: If you shampoo less often, your scalp will produce less oil
No matter how often you shampoo, your scalp produces the same amount of oil. The glands in your scalp are not affected based on your shampoo frequency, they are based on your hormones and genetics. So feel free to shampoo as much as you like!
Myth 8: Double wash your hair
Shampoo bottles often direct you to “lather, rinse, and repeat,” but that second shampoo isn’t always necessary. If you’re washing your hair every day, or even every other day, you can probably skip it. But if you’re shampooing less frequently, a double wash may be more effective at getting rid of the dirt and oil that has accumulated on your scalp and hair.
We hope this has cleared up any misconceptions, we wouldn't want anyone out there to be suffering through an icy shower, or wasting time endlessly brushing their hair. Let us know if you have any other beauty myths!
xoxo,
Girls in Heels
