Shampoo and hair washing myths debunked

The world is full of myths and suspicions about hair and baldness. Let’s debunk some of the most common misconceptions.

Myth 1: Cold rinse will make hair shinier

Fact: Cold rinses may be exhilarating, but they do not make your hair shinier. They don’t close the hair cuticle. Conditioner does this. A cold rinse might be bad for your hair. It restricts the blood vessels in your scalp, which bring essential hair-growth nutrients to each follicle.

Myth 2: If you don’t wash your hair, it will clean itself

Fact: Do you wash your hair regularly? If not, it will be covered in dust, dirt and the oils from the sebaceous glands attached to each hair follicle.

Myth 3: Shampoo stops working when your hair gets used to it

Fact:The idea of your hair getting used to a shampoo is speculative. If your shampoo stops giving you the desired results, the condition and needs of your hair might have changed. For instance, you might have had it colored. Changing seasons can also affect your hair’s needs. If you have recently been ill or are experiencing hormone fluctuations, this might change your hair condition. But the same shampoo used on the same hair under the same conditions usually generates the same results.

Myth 4: Frequent shampooing/washing hair everyday take away natural oils

Fact: Not at all! Everyone frequently produces sebum, a natural oil secreted by the sebaceous (oil) glands attached to each of your hair follicles. Washing your hair cleanses the oil build-up on your hair. It stops your strands from becoming greasy and smelly. Your sebaceous glands will quickly secrete fresh oil to help keep your hair soft.

Myth 5: Frequent shampooing dries out your hair

Fact: No, washing your hair frequently does not cause it to become dry neither cause hair loss. The right shampoo for your hair type should draw in water whilst washing. If your hair is dry after you wash and heat-style it, it might be due to overuse of your hairdryer.

Myth 6: Frequent shampooing makes your hair fall out

Fact: This is not true. It is natural to lose up to 100 strands of hair a day. Shampooing removes the hair strands that have already been detached from the follicle’s base and are ready to fall out. The lesser you shampoo your hair, the more hair you will see in the drain. Frequent hair washing boosts healthy hair. It stimulates your scalp which is good for healthy hair growth.