Hair care myths, hairloss myths
Posted on October 12, 2007 - Filed Under Miscellaneous Hairloss Problems
Hairloss myths: Everyone wants to adopt proper hair care methods and hair loss prevention is the priority. We look at some of the commonly held myths about hair care.
- Washing too often causes hair loss/dryness
FALSE: Washing frequently does not harm hair. Washing hair three times a week is recommended. The right shampoo will make the hair healthy with moisture and beauty. - Greater amount of shampoo will clean better.
FALSE: Greater amount of shampoo is not necessary. A little of it is enough. Very long hair may need more shampoo. - Conditioner repairs split ends of hairs.
FALSE: Conditioner cannot “repair” split hair. It can make the cuticle smooth and make hair appear in better shape. To begin with, a good conditioner may prevent damage from occurring. - Hair loss results from blow-drying.
FALSE: It does not result in permanent loss. There may be damage or burn or dry hair with blow-drying, which can result in its fall, but the hair will grow back immediately. - Scalp fungus results from sleeping with wet hair
FALSE: Sleeping with wet hair does not cause scalp fungus. Contact with infected humans or animals may cause fungal infections. Children are more susceptible to skin and scalp infections. - Brushing 100 strokes a day makes your hair grow
FALSE: Brushing excessively damages the hair cuticle and such practice in not recommended. - You should not share combs and brushes as it can spread scalp diseases.
TRUE: Hair loss prevention can be achieved by not sharing of combs, brushes and other tools that can result in the transportation of lice and other parasites.
Comments
Leave a Reply