The Five Myths of Hair Care Routine

The trend of taking serious care for the crown area of the human head has been gradually becoming the most favorite aspect of the human beauty routines. From the cleansing of the hair, unique cutting to stylize it to suit individual taste, to coloring, straightening or getting a perm, people are investing more and more of their time, money and effort just to have the satisfaction by the end of the process that they have given their best. There are many myths circulating out there about the right hair care points that people gladly follow without a thought, so let’s debunk them.
Myth 1 – Excessive hair washing leads to dryness and hair loss. This is incorrect as the frequency of you washing your hair does not directly cause this. Suggestion may state that three times a week is enough, but naturally it depends on what your hair has been exposed to and your activities on a specific day. If your everyday working habits make you sweat and your hair gets all grimy and dirty, there is no reason why you should not shampoo today, just because you have shampooed yesterday. Add moisture to the hair by choosing the right shampoo for your hair type and texture to enhance the hair’s natural healthy shine.
Myth 2 – Use a different brand of shampoo alternately every month to avoid product tolerance. Hair has no ability to tell the difference or increase tolerance level to any product. Experts state that there is no harm in using the same shampoo every time month after month. Check if you love to use wax products on your hair for styling or if you have oily hair as you may need to use a clarifying shampoo to wash away the residues effectively.
Myth 3 – Use a conditioner to help repair split ends. The truth is no conditioner can correct or repair damaged hair. It is most likely to smoothen down the cuticle and makes the hair less frizzy-looking but it is not a cure for your split ends. Once split ends have developed, the only way that you can get rid of them is by trimming them. The conditioner just improves the appearance of your split ends but that’s about it. A good conditioner is one that helps to prevent the damage from occurring in the first place. So, invest in a good conditioner but don’t trust that it will provide the solution to your present split ends.
Myth 4 – Stress can make your hair fall out. Know that on a daily basis, the amount of hair loss can range from 50 to 120 strands. It is possible that when you undergo major life changes such as a divorce, death of a loved one, lost job or surgery, more strands will be lost. Regular day-to-day stress does not in any way cause this. More direct triggering causes would be pregnancy or the use of antibiotics. Not to fret though as hair will definitely grow back.
Myth 5- Brush your hair 100 strokes every day to get softer looking hair. Brushing your hair to style it is a no problem especially if you do it softly. But frequent brushing can cause hairs to be pulled out of their follicles and more likely to weaken individual strands. When you pick up the brush next time, try to be gentle with your head crown and there’s no reason to obsessively reach the 100 strokes per day, unless your hair is so tangled up that you need to do this. By all means, do it gently.