Common myths about hair

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If you cut your hair often, it will grow faster
In fact, this is not a cause, but a consequence: the shorter the hair, the faster it grows. Short hair grows 2 centimeters a month, and long (30 centimeters) - only 1 centimeter.



Hair and electric tongs
Some women think that the constant use of electric curlers is harmless to hair. Actually it is not. Daily curling of hair with their help quickly causes significant damage to our hair. The same can be said about "sparing" tongs (for example, with a Teflon coating).

The fact is that hot metal draws moisture out of the hair, and they become dry, brittle, with split ends. Therefore, we must try to alternate forceps with curlers.



Fight against dandruff
According to scientific research, every second person has experienced dandruff at least once in their life. It comes into our lives, as a rule, unexpectedly, delivering a lot of unpleasant troubles. However, most people do not know how to deal with dandruff and simply buy the appropriate shampoo.

However, dermatologists note that, constantly using anti-dandruff shampoos, a person, figuratively speaking, "sits on a needle." The body gets used to the constant “doping” and relaxes. Replacing a special shampoo with a regular one can then cause a real “breaking” of the hair, and not only figuratively, but also literally.

In the fight against dandruff, it is necessary to eliminate the causes of its occurrence, which may be:

hormonal imbalance;
seborrhea (dysfunction of the sebaceous glands);
disruption of the digestive system and the immune system;
severe stress;
development of chronic infections;
genetic factor (sensitivity to oleic acid);
improper care of the scalp (using the hot mode of the hair dryer, improperly selected shampoo, balm);
taking certain medications (such as antibiotics);
deficiency of vitamins (A, B, C);
unbalanced diet (abuse of alcoholic beverages, soda, fast food).
Thus, in order to quickly and effectively eliminate dandruff, it is necessary to establish the cause of its development. It is necessary to understand what it signals: about the body's reaction to stress, the formation of seborrhea, and violations of the functioning of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. And of course, you need to seek help from a dermatologist.

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Fluff is young hairs
Many people think that fluff ego is young hairs. But on the human body there is hair and there is fluff, for example, on the hips, cheeks, temples. Vellus hair has a different structure, so it is not recommended to remove it, since, on the one hand, this is not necessary, and on the other hand, it can provoke the growth of real hair.

It is also widely believed that after shaving, body hair becomes stiffer and thicker. This is wrong. Shaving in no way affects the condition of the hair follicle or root and cannot cause a change in their character or an increase in diameter. When a new hair grows, there is a feeling of its greater rigidity - hence the appearance of this delusion.

Often women suffer from the presence of hair on the body. Sometimes in popular literature it is claimed that depilation with wax slows down hair growth, thins them, or even completely “brings them out”. For some lucky women, this is indeed the case, maybe it happened. But more often it happens that the hair disappears only partially, leaving islands of hair growth, and for some, after such procedures, they begin to grow even thicker.



Frequent cutting makes hair thicker
As the hair begins to grow back, it appears coarser as it is short and the same length. In fact, the frequency of cutting does not affect the density of your hair. Their number in each person is programmed at the genetic level. Blondes have about 120,000 hairs, brunettes have 100,000, and redheads have 80,000. And no haircuts or, say, vitamin supplements can change anything here.

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Hair Dye
Whatever the paint manufacturers say, hair coloring affects them negatively. The famous Italian stylist Aldo Coppola is very skeptical about most of these dyes:

“A woman should wash her hair, shake her hair and be pleased with what she sees in the mirror. You can't do that with dyed hair."



Do you blow dry your hair?
It is widely believed that frequent use of a hair dryer provokes hair loss and can eventually lead to baldness. In fact, with frequent use of a hairdryer, the hair, of course, can dry out and split, but this in itself cannot cause hair loss.

However, it is important to comb your hair properly. Some men comb them intensively with a comb or brush during drying. This is what can lead to hair loss. Conversely, gentle blow-drying and gentle combing will help avoid this. Experts advise after washing your hair, first dry your hair with a towel to remove excess water. Then dry with a hair dryer, holding it at a distance of 15–25 centimeters. When drying, guide the hair with your fingers, not a comb. And after that, carefully comb them with a comb or brush with wide teeth.

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It is curious that a person's mood can be determined by the hair of a person. Silky hair is considered a sure sign of peace of mind. When a person is in high spirits, special substances enter the bloodstream that dilate blood vessels and improve the supply of oxygen to tissues. But due to psycho-emotional overload, prolonged stress, the condition of the hair may worsen. It is not for nothing that they say that “hair curls from joy, and splits from grief.”

Often our ideas about our hair and about caring for them are far from the truth. Below you can get acquainted with a number of myths on the "hair theme".Do shampoos give "shine and strength to healthy hair"?
Hair is also called an indicator of health. Doctors say that there is no luxurious hair for someone who suffers from any chronic disease. The opinion that hair can be restored only if it is rinsed with something or rubbed into the scalp is nothing more than a myth.

Many shampoos promise us "shine and strength of healthy hair." The action of most of them is based on the fact that they form the thinnest film on the surface of the hair. As a result, the hair becomes thicker, softer and beautifully shiny for a while. But health...

Advertising for expensive shampoos and other "miraculous" hair care products should be treated with caution. Regarding shampoos with provitamins, experts note that they are useful for one type of hair, and dangerous for another. Therefore, before using them, you need to consult a doctor who will choose and recommend exactly the shampoo that suits you.

And do not believe the inscriptions like "suitable for daily use." Normal hair should be washed 2-3 times a week. Not more often. Otherwise, you can damage them.