The most common myths about hair

Every woman tends to take care of her hair as best as possible, but not everyone does it right. Many listen to outdated stereotypes and myths, which in fact are not true. Because of this, you can come to unpleasant consequences. Do not trust doubtful sources. Let's look at what the professionals say and take it to your notice.


Myth number 1. The more hair you cut, the faster they grow.

Reality. In fact, the growth of hairs does not depend on how many times you cut them, in any case, the hair in a month grows only by 1.3 cm. Only in summer the hair grows faster, but because it is due to the special work of the body and the increased work of the exchange of substances.

Myth number 2. The type, color and structure of the hair constantly remain unchanged.

Reality. And the type of scalp, structure, and hair color can vary throughout life. Many children are born black, and after a few years they get light. When a woman has a child and a disturbance of hormonal changes, the type of scalp may change, for example, the head may become more oily. Because of this, the hair changes.

Age and nutrition also affect the type of hair. If the body lacks vitamins, then the hair can fade, become brittle and dry.

Myth number 3. Immediately after washing, hair can not be combed, otherwise they will be brittle.

Reality. You can and need to comb the hair after washing. It is only necessary to use special cosmetics for hair (balms, conditioners), which will help not to confuse hair and ideally to comb, and also use a comb made of quality material.

Myth number 4 . To hair become thicker, you need to shave them off bald.

Reality. You can at least every year nablysobriz, but from this bulb on his head will not be and the type of hair will not change. You can do this procedure if you want to remove unsuccessfully dyed hair, so that new and beautiful curls grow. But to grow beautiful curls, and not pakly, you need to take care of them.

Myth number 5. Blondes have much thinner hair than brunettes.

Reality. In fact, this is only a visual way. Due to the fact that dark hair is brighter, they create an effect of pomp and volume. If the blonde follows the trailing hair, then they can be the same thick, if they do not, of course, be spoiled by dyeing and curling. If the hair is not properly taken care of, then the brunettes can be thin and dull.

Myth number 6. If the hair is combed more than 100 times, then the blood circulation of the scalp will get better.

Reality. To make the skin of the scalp better, the comb is not useful. In this case, a special massage. But a non-qualitative comb can only harm you and ruin your hair structure.

Myth number 7. You can not wash your hair every day, it's dangerous and harmful.

Reality. The head needs to be washed when it is dirty. If hair fade in the evening, then they need to be washed. To daily washing does not hurt the hair, you should pick up a few shampoos and balms that suit your hair type and are meant for daily care.

Myth number 8. With long hair, the ends always split and nothing can be done about it.

Reality. It is for this reason that every month to go to the hairdresser and cut off the split ends and tie up the hairstyle. For a better effect, you need to use special care products for split ends and masks.

Myth number 9. Hair loss and dandruff are contagious.

Reality . Genes of hair growth, which are in the past responsible for hair loss and hair loss are inherited. Also, hair falls out due to the fact that the structure of the body and nutrition, moreover, it is affected by nervous experiences and stresses, but it is impossible to get infected with baldness.

About dandruff, it should be said that it sometimes arises because of fungal diseases. We all know that fungi can be transmitted through objects, such as a pillow or comb, but in most cases dandruff appears due to lack of vitamins, fatigue, stress, malnutrition, because of the cell exchange is broken and the keratinized cells of the head surface are divided too quickly. Because of this, they become bigger and bigger.

Myth number 10. If you wear a hat, you can quickly grow bald.

Reality. If the diet is disturbed and the main process of life in the body, then baldness comes. Of course, if you often wear headdresses, then the appearance of the hair will be disturbed, but provided the hat is hot, tight, etc. However, this will not lead to rapid alopecia. Moreover, we mainly use hats to protect ourselves from frost, ultraviolet rays and wind.

Myth number 11. Shampoo should be changed regularly, because the hair gets used to it.

Reality. If you often wash your head with one and the same well-chosen shampoo, it will only bring a good effect. Shampoo should be changed if you have changed the type of hair due to a hormonal surge, due to a change in diet or for another reason.

Myth number 12. Hair falls out severely, and hair loss due to stress.

Reality. This is indeed true. If you are experiencing serious stress (divorce, abortion, pregnancy, surgery, serious problems, etc.), then the hair will fall out. Hair can be restored with the help of proper care and special masks for two to three weeks.

Myth number 13. If you pull out one gray hair, then in its place will grow up just two.

Reality. Earlier you could hear such a sign: you can not pull out the first seen gray hairs, otherwise the whole head will turn gray soon. In fact, all this is a lie, there is no evidence.

Myth number 14. If the hair is thin and straight, then nothing can be done about it.

Reality. Why can not you do anything? There are special large curlers, special masks and perm, which can make your hair a real mane. The main thing is to choose the right way to apply less harm to the hair.

Myth number 15. To add a hair shine you need to pour ice water on them.

Reality . The temperature difference does not affect the hair in any way, in order to give them a shine, take better the better the special means.

Myth number 16. Staining kills the hair.

Reality. Really lyoeolokanivanie affects the structure of the hair, which is why experts are trying to create the most sparing means for dyeing. If you want to apply less hair to your hair, use special tint balms, natural dyes (basma and henna) and vegetable paints.

Myth number 17. Burdock oil will cure hair from falling out.

Reality. Hair falls out for various reasons. They include: staining, hypothermia, hormonal changes. If hair falls out as a result of hormonal failure, then burdock oil will not help you. And if the cause is only external factors, then it is better not to use grandmother's means, but modern ones, which are much more convenient to use.

Myth number 18. Modern hairdryers do not do harm.

Reality . If you use ihochen seldom and only in a sparing mode, then they are really harmless, but practically each of us dries the hair blower constantly to save time. If the device has the function of ionization, then do not rely on it, it will improve the situation. In any case, the high temperature dries the hair, they become stiff and dull. Use protective means against thermal treatment. To such means it is possible to carry gels, mousses for packing, sprays. Before you dry your hair, use such means and though sometimes try to give your hair a rest, let it dry naturally.

Myth number 19. Men are not suitable for men, and men are women.

Reality. In most cases, all-male and male hair care products differ only in the design of the vial and in the odor. And in that, and in another case, there are amino acids, vitamins and useful plant extracts that fight various problems of hair. The main task is to choose the most suitable preparation for your hair and it does not matter whether it is female or male. If a woman loves masculine smell of shampoo, then she can freely use them. Why not.