5 Myths About Hair Maintenance, Debunked

Caring for your hair shouldn't be one of those things that feels impossible, yet it does. There are so many types of products and so much conflicting information that it may take years before you perfect your routine—and that doesn't even include the many myths people have been told for centuries.

Ready to restart your hair journey? Continue reading to learn the truth about the most common misconceptions.

You Must Wash Your Hair Every Day

There is a common misconception that it is unsanitary to not wash your hair every day. While some people may get great and product build-up after 24 hours, it is unnecessary for the majority of the population. In fact, most could go three or more days without washing your hair.

If you notice your hair looks dull while washing every day, the water could be drying out your hair and scalp. Listen to what your skin tells you and experiment to create the perfect regime for your needs.

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The Expensive Products are the Best Option

Expensive automatically equates to high quality, right? Not always. Everyone's hair has a different set of requirements. If you have low porosity hair, no formula for high porosity follicles will help you, regardless of how expensive it is. The drugstore shampoo and conditioner might be a miracle worker for you because rarely do two products have the exact same ingredients list.

 

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Trimming Your Hair Will Make It Grow Faster

People often drill in the idea that you should trim your hair every six to eight weeks to notice quicker growth. Since your hair grows from your scalp and not the ends, it's untrue. The real reason why it might seem this way is because you're preventing breakage and other damage from splitting ends.

 

Shaving Your Head Will Make It Grow Back Stronger and Thicker

You will often hear people say they regret shaving their legs for the first time because it grew by thicker. On the same note, people will shave their head to turn a new leaf. The thickness of your hair will not be altered by cutting it at the surface. However, when cut everything off, the new slate means healthy hair, which is often correlated with thickness.

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You Can Repair Damaged Hair

Although you will find many products promising damage repair, your hair cannot become "healthy" again. Once its damaged, its damaged, and you'll have to wait for new hair to replace it to completely refresh its health. The items promoted as damage repair often simply disguise your hair to look renewed. That said, it can at least be more manageable.

 

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