8 hair myths you need to debunk

Hot styling is evil, hair must be cut regularly - have you heard? All this is nonsense, and not only that …

Myth # 1: Blow drying hurts hair

Recent studies show that naturally drying your hair (I mean, 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 heavier, 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 your hair with a cloth (without rubbing it!), And then dry it with a hairdryer at a low temperature.

Myth # 2: Dandruff is caused by 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, for dandruff, it was recommended to wash your hair as little as possible, but for 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 it loses its fresh look: yes, you can do it every day.

Myth # 3: You should regularly trim the ends of your hair to speed up hair growth

Here it is generally not very clear who and how could have invented such nonsense. Well, let's think logically: hair is a dead tissue. The hair does not feel pain, the hair can be cut off - and no nerve endings will react to it. How can clipping the ends affect hair growth if the only living part of it is the follicle, or the root, which is in the scalp? That's right: no way. The only point in trimming the ends is for a more aesthetic hairstyle, shape, quality, well-groomed look. The haircut does not affect hair growth in any way.

Myth # 4: Stress can turn gray

Yes, there are a lot of stories about how people became gray-haired overnight, but science unambiguously and irrevocably refutes this. Look: 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, pigments are washed out of keratin scales - and if you have ever gone through this procedure, you know how laborious and time-consuming it is. Farther. The pigment gets into the hair, which is growing - and we have already discussed above that regrown hair is a dead tissue. It is impossible to remove the pigment from it in any way, except for external influence - this is 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 back, containing the pigment, no matter how nervous you are, the pigment from it will not go anywhere.

Myth # 5: Hair falls out if held tight

Here it is a little ambiguous, because yes - weak hair can really fall out if 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 sensation on the skin due to tightness, but it's up to you to decide which is more important: beautiful styling or comfort.

Myth # 6: Hair needs to be rinsed with cold water

This supposedly 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 not living things that can lay smoothly or bulge depending on the temperature of the water. No, rinsing in itself does not harm the hair, but it does not bring any benefit either. So decide for yourself how to wash.And for smoothness it is better to choose a good conditioner!

Myth # 7: The more often you brush your hair, the healthier it will be

Complete nonsense. The myth came to us from the Middle Ages, when matted, poorly combed hair really carried risks for its owner: sorry for being straightforward, but lice started up in the mats and felt great. And yes, brushing made it easier and less likely to corrode the parasites and reduce the risk of their occurrence. Today, most trichologists are inclined to the opinion, which can be briefly formulated as "do not touch". By the way, dermatologists also agree with them: the less you bother the skin, hair, nails, then everywhere - the better they feel.

Myth # 8: Shampoos and balms should be changed more often, because 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 doesn't know how to do it. And the story about “the shampoo stopped working” or “the mask no longer helps” only says that the condition of your hair has changed, and now they need a different care. More nutritious, more moisturizing or lighter - this can all change depending on climate, length, heating season, coloration or quality of tap water. 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 …