Myths About Hair You Must Stop Believing In
Hair is the most valuable and most beautiful accessory we have, so no wonder why so many people are so concerned about their hair. A hairstyle is a means of expressing oneself as well as boosting one's confidence, which is why we take so much care about our hair. Yet, did you know that a lot of so-called “hair tips” actually have nothing to do with maintaining healthy and glossy hair? So, in this article, we will bust the five most common hair myths so that you can exclude them from your hair routine.
Myth #1: Hairdryer is bad for your hair
A lot of people believe that air drying is healthy since high temperatures do not damage your hair. Well, though high temperatures are indeed unhealthy, air drying will actually damage your hair more than a hairdryer. You see, the longer your hair cuticles are wet and expanded — the more fragile your hair is, so any touch, like brushing or simply laying on your pillow, will significantly damage your hair, especially if it has been bleached and it’s already damaged. Thus, it’s better to use a hairdryer at low temperatures and some heat-protective spray.
Myth #3: Washing your hair every day is not okay
Many people believe that washing their hair every day is super unhealthy, so they keep their hair greasy and use tons of dry shampoo not to wash their hair every day. Obviously, walking around with greasy hair and using dry shampoo is actually unhealthier than washing it every day since it can cause dandruff, skin irritation, dermatitis, and, in the worst-case scenario, hair loss. You need to wash your hair as it gets dirty, and if, in your case, it’s every day, it’s totally okay. Just make sure to use a good shampoo and wash your hair as soon as it gets greasy.
Myth #5: You should always color your hair when it’s dirty
Lastly, most people think that they should only color their hair when it’s dirty because the color sticks to the hair better. As a matter of fact, color sticks better to clean hair since grease and dirt do not stand in between the color and your hair cuticle. However, if you have your hair bleached, it’s better to have greasy hair since it will protect your scalp from burning (though difficult techniques, like airtouch, are done only on clean hair). All in all, coloring dirty hair is pointless.
Myth #2: Brushing makes your hair healthy
There is a common myth that brushing your hair stimulates its growth, and if you brush your hair more often, it will be healthier. Of course, it’s far from being true. In fact, brushing causes mechanical damage to your hair, especially if you like brushing your wet hair a lot, so we do not recommend overdoing that. Additionally, we also want you to pay attention to the brush you use since a lot of them pull and damage your hair, even if it’s not tangled. So, pay attention to high-quality detangling brushes and avoid brushing your hair too often.
Myth #4: Natural oils are good for your hair
Another common myth is using natural oils to prevent split ends or to boost hair growth. Whether it is your skin or your hair, pure natural oils are rarely good for you. They cause skin irritation, allergies, and dermatitis, as well as make your hair greasy. Additionally, if you apply oils to wet hair and then blow dry it or use a curling/flattening iron, the oil will burn your hair (not literally, but it will significantly damage it). So, it’s best to use special products instead of natural oils.
Wrapping up
Of course, apart from these common myths, there are many other pointless hair misconceptions you should stop believing in. But since the ones we discussed are the most common, let’s start with forgetting about them for good.
