Myth 1: Stress is the cause of hair graying faster
Truth: Most likely
This is one of the statements about hair that is often mentioned but has not been scientifically proven.
Myth 2: If you pull out 1 gray hair, 2 more will grow
Fact: false.
Each hair root can only have one hair growing out, regardless of color.
Myth 3: Keeping your hair tied or braided for too long will cause hair loss
Truth: Yes
The American Academy of Dermatology (ADD) has recently issued a recommendation that the habit of tying hair, braids or hair extensions greatly affects hair health.
Myth 4: Going out in the cold with wet hair will make you sick
Fact: False
Perhaps everyone has heard their grandmother or mother advise them not to let their hair get wet when going out, especially when it’s cold.
Myth 5: Rinsing your hair with cold water after shampooing will help close the keratin cuticle on the outside of the hair, making it shinier .
Fact: False
Cold water on the scalp can bring a refreshing and relaxing feeling, but it does not close the cuticles and make hair smooth.
Myth 6: Every day we have to comb our hair with a comb 100 times
Truth: completely wrong.
None of us have hair as thick and long as Rapunzel’s so we have to brush it 100 times a day.
Myth 7: You should not dye your hair while pregnant
Fact: False
Many pregnant women often stop using cosmetics and do not dye their hair during pregnancy for fear that the chemicals will travel through the bloodstream and affect the fetus.
Myth 8: Washing your hair with beer will make your hair stronger and shinier.
Fact: False
The recommendation to use beer to wash hair is often based on the argument that proteins from barley and yeast will help strengthen hair.