We are going to cover the most common hair growth and hair loss myths and find out the truth about each one.
- Cutting hair promotes hair growth – You may have already heard but this is in fact a myth. Hair is a non-viable tissue so cutting it does not affect hair growth at all.
- Scalp massages will help your hair grow faster – This is also a myth. Massaging your scalp too much can lead to hair loss!
- Dandruff leads to hair loss – This is another popular misconception. People with dandruff will often scratch their scalp because it itches. The scratching is what causes hair to fall out, not the dandruff itself.
- Using many kinds of shampoo will lead to hair loss – Our scalps do not become use to one kind of shampoo so try as many kinds as you want!
- Hair loss does not affect women – Although it is not as common as men’s hair loss, women and young women can experience it.
- Stress can make your hair fall out – This one actually has some merit! Traumatic stress can cause hair loss but don’t worry. It is only temporary. Once stress is reduced, hair will continue to grow as normal.
- Washing hair with cold water will prevent baldness – Unfortunately, the temperature of water you wash your hair with has no effect on baldness prevention. Who likes cold showers anyways?
- Using hair conditioner causes hair to fall out – This is another myth. Conditioner can help detangle hair and make it feel healthier but it does not stop growth.
- Plucking one gray hair will make others grow – Hair turns gray when the cells stop producing pigment. Plucking one gray hair does not affect the other cells from producing pigment.
- Wearing a hat too often can cause hair loss – Hair follicles get their oxygen from blood flowing through your scalp so wearing a hat won’t stop them from breathing. The only way hats can cause hair loss is if they are too tight or cause excessive friction on your head.
- Direct sunlight causes hair loss – This is another popular myth. Your hair acts as a shield to protect your scalp from direct sunlight. Being in the sun too often will not cause hair loss.
