There are many hair myths that circle the globe like urban legends. Once a hair rumor is started, it develops a life of its own and spreads like wildfire. Some of the strand stories endure for years. Here are a few of my personal favorites.
Myth No. 1: Split Ends Can Be Repaired Without Trimming.
False! The only successful treatment for removing split ends is with scissors. While some hair care products may temporarily merge split ends together, this fix only lasts until your next shampoo. Keep in mind damaged ends tends to grow slower than healthy, well-maintained, trimmed hair.
Myth No. 2: Split Ends Will Travel.
True! Uncut split ends can travel up the hair shaft towards the roots. Tresses that are not tended to, over time, may develop splits that migrate and split all or part of the entire hair. Some ends can actually tear multiple times so that your split ends have splits.
Myth No. 3: Shaving A Baby’s Scalp Will Alter Their Natural Hair Texture.
False! The hair that a baby is born with may or may not be the hair that they grow up with. Shaving a baby’s head will not alter the texture of their ultimate hair nor will it cause their hair to grow faster or thicker.
Myth No. 4: Washing Hair Every Day Dries It Out.
False! The right shampoo for your hair type and texture will actually add moisture, body and beauty to your hair. The key is to finding the correct shampoo designed for your hair. Also, it's possible to cleanse hair with water only, diluted shampoo, or conditioner only. When deciding whether to wash your hair every day or not consult with your hair professional and take into consideration your hair type.
Myth No. 5: Wearing Tight Braids, Ponytails Or Buns Causes Baldness.
True! Traction Alopecia is a very real hair loss condition that may result from wearing tight ponytails, cornrows or buns over an extended period of time. Over time, hair breakage or loss as the result of tight, stressed styles, can become permanent. Avoid this potential problem by opting for looser styles that minimize scalp tension. This also applies to men who wear hats most of the time.
Myth No. 6: Hair Should Be Washed Every Day.
False! There is no correct schedule for washing hair. Every person should shampoo according to the specific needs of their hair type and texture. While some people do benefit from a daily shampoo, others benefit from a variety of shampooing schedules.
If you have any questions on these or other "Myths" please ask me! Maybe it can make the next "Myth List"!