Hair myths spread like a virus and have most of us believe and act on them. Dharini Turakhia, the owner of Fahrenheit, chain of Unisex L'Oreal Salons and Spas busts some of these strand stories that have emerged in the recent years
Cutting hair will make it grow faster
Bull Winkle. It’s hair not a lawn. Shorter hair might look or feel thicker but cutting it will not alter its normal genetically determined growth rate. Having said that, regular cuts and trims (every four to six weeks) are the corner stone to healthy hair and will prevent split ends and dry, dead looking hair. So even if you are planning to grow your hair - do remember to trim it on a timely basis.
Find a shampoo and conditioner that suits you and stick with it forever
Your scalp which is nothing but an extension of your skin, changes periodically dependent on many factors such as weather, hormonal changes, diet, chemical treatments undergone etc. Hence we need to review the condition of the scalp and the hair at a given point of time and use hair products accordingly. Confused? Don’t hesitate to ask your stylist for some advice.
Products containing 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner are great for my hair besides being cost effective
Shampoos and conditioners perform very different roles. Shampoo is a cleansing product that removes oils, dirt, skin particles, dandruff, environmental pollutants and other contaminant particles that gradually build up in hair. Conditioner on the other hand seals the hair cuticles that are opened by the shampoo and generally improves the quality and texture of the hair. Hence 2 in 1 hair products are totally taboo and neither shampoo nor the conditioner are allowed to optimally play their roles when they are mixed together.
Products available at the chemist or the supermarket are as good as salon products
While there is an exception to every rule, salon products are generally manufactured to contain higher quality, more expensive ingredients that are designed to consistently provide more intensive cleansing, moisturizing and conditioning results. The quality ingredients found in salon products are not usually found in supermarket brands. Also more variety and customization is available in salon products.
Colouring & straightening causes my hair to grey
Colouring or straightening does not make the hair grey nor does it aggravate an existing greying hair problem. The hair shaft is embedded deep in the scalp and penetrates all layers of the skin. What you see is just the outer surface. Any permanent hair treatment affects the hair length that is visible not the hair bulb that is buried deep within. It is this bulb that determines the colour of the hair and is often affected by conditions such as genes, diet, sleeping habits, stress etc. However any chemically treated hair does require some TLC for the length of the hair, especially the ends. So do follow up with regular conditioning treatments.
No comments:
Post a Comment