10 myths and truths about hair care

Hair is a subject that raises doubts in most people, as it involves cuts, treatments, products, health and a multitude of other things. In addition, it is also a topic full of myths and truths. To clarify them, we talked to the hairdresser Rodrigo Alves. Check out!

1. Is it bad to wash your hair every day? Does it increase hair loss?

Myth. Hygiene of the wires is necessary, and washing every day is not increases the drop. We need to remember that we live in a tropical country where most of the year it is hot, very hot. In this case, washing your hair every day, if necessary, brings comfort.

2. Does cutting the ends often accelerate hair growth?

Myth. Cutting the ends makes the hair look healthier, as this is the most damaged region of the hair. Even the chronological agent, that is, the lifetime of the threads, makes the ends look dry. Cutting doesn’t accelerate growth, but it helps keep strands healthy.

3. Does the moon influence hair cutting and growth? Does cutting on the waxing moon make hair grow faster?

Myth. There is no scientific proof of this influence, but we never stop listening to our client, believing is part of being human.

4. Dyes cause hair loss?

Myth. All chemistry must be handled with care and by a trusted professional. Usually, the colorings they do not damage the hair bulb. There is an immense amount of products available to the consumer. Always opting for products with provenance and always consulting your trusted professional is the best option, as the inappropriate use of a color, in addition to stains and allergies, can cause damage to the structure of the thread.

5. Hair dryer and straightener harm the hair?

True. Indiscriminate use without proper protection can cause serious damage to the wire, excess is never welcome. Today there are thermal protectors and specific products technologically developed for each type of hair.

6. Is it necessary to use anti-residue shampoo?

True. The anti-residue shampoo is a tool developed for professional use, when necessary it must be used. But I do not recommend using it at home, as irregular use can dry the hair. Using it in the salon with your trusted professional is still the best way.

7. Does sea water improve hair oiliness?

Myth. Sea water causes damage to the wires, leaving them resected. Oiliness comes from the scalp, and will continue to be produced. However, with the dryness of the wires, this oiliness ends up not reaching the full extent.

8. Does leaving moisturizing cream on the hair for several hours improve hydration?

Myth. Hydration products are developed to have a certain time of action. After that time, it will just accumulate waste. In the case of masks for reconstructionwhich are normally based on protein, excess can cause the threads to stiffen.

9. Does hair fall out more after giving birth?

True. During the period of pregnancy, due to the great hormonal change, the life cycle of the strand is interrupted, causing a greater volume of hair during pregnancy, as the natural amount of hair that should be detached from the scalp is very low. In the postpartum period, all the strands that did not fall, fall and cause a greater volume of fall, which can be aggravated by anesthesia, if the mother has had a cesarean section. It’s a normal cycle, the woman shouldn’t worry.

10. Can wearing caps make hair loss worse?

True. The continuous use of caps, berets and bonnets can indeed aggravate the hair fall. When the scalp is unable to “breathe”, the development of fungi and bacteria increases, which can lead to some scalp diseases, including hair loss.