Healthy Hair Myths: What to Believe -- What to Avoid
Who doesn't want healthy hair? Learn how to grow healthy hair by avoiding these common myths
Healthy hair is a symbol of health and beauty in the American culture. Vibrant hair is beautiful and something everyone would like to achieve. If you would like to improve your chances of having this dream come true, try learn the difference between truth and myth and follow these tips for healthy hair.
Myth #1 -- Don't wash your hair every day
If you wash your hair with the wrong shampoo, it can dry your hair causing damage. The key is to buy the correct shampoo for your type of hair. As long as you are using the correct shampoo, it's okay to wash your hair as much as needed.
Myth #2 -- Wearing hats makes you go bald
The theory is a hat will decrease air circulation to the hair follicles and cause you to go bald. This isn't so. Again, genes inherited from parents are the cause of male pattern baldness.
Myth #3 -- Brush your hair 100 strokes a day for beautiful hair that shines
Well...it might shine because with all of the hair brushing you are stimulating oil glands and distributing the oil throughout your hair. Is this much brushing good for your hair? Probably not. Stylists recommend that once your hair is in place, quit brushing. Excessive brushing can lead to breakage and cause you to wash it more because of the oil you have stimulated.
Myth #4 -- A terrible shock can turn your hair gray overnight
This works in the movies, but not in real life. Hair turns gray when it loses its color. This process is gradual and definitely not instant.
Myth #5 -- Cutting your hair makes it grow faster
Cutting your hair can give the appearance of growing faster, but in reality, cutting your hair just makes your hair look thicker. When you cut the dead and split ends off your hair, it looks so much healthier; it can give the appearance of having grown.
The only sure way to get healthy hair is with proper nutrition and good care. Follow these tips, ignore the myths, and healthy hair will soon be yours.
