Know The Myths/Facts About Hair Damage & Ways To Overcome It!

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Hair plays a very important role in your appearance and therefore its loss and damage will make any person conscious irrespective of their gender. Despite many attempts, we are somehow unable to know the root cause or find the right remedy for it. The self-doubt in us leads us to believe in what people around us say regarding hair damage.

For you to know the right facts, myths, and how to overcome hair problems, we, at StyleFundas, have listed thorough research of various reasons and solutions below to overcome hair damage.

Firstly, let us know the basic types of hair damage and the reasons behind them.

There are mainly 3 types of Hair Damage:

1. Fragile Hair

They look frizzy, get tangled easily, lack shine, and are unmanageable. Your cuticles (the outer cellular layer of a hair) as well as your cortex are damaged due to hair color, chemical straighteners or perms, and heat styling (blow dryers, flat iron, curling iron).

2. Dull and Unruly Hair

They have split ends and visible hair breakage. Your cuticles are damaged easily and the main cause behind that is heat, UV rays, friction, and high pH hair products.

3. Thinning Hair

They are patchy or have slow hair growth and excessive falling out. Here, your hair follicles are damaged which are responsible for hair growth and are a living part of your hair. The main reason behind it is product build-up, excessive combing or hair brushing, extensions, and chemical treatments.

So, as we are well aware of the types of hair damage, let us know the myths and facts about hair.

MYTHS AND FACTS:

1)Myth:

Washing your hair every day causes hair loss.

Fact:

Actually, washing hair every day only gets rid of the fallen-out hair. Hair fall is more related to scalp problems.

2) Myth:

Applying a hair mask every day instead of a hair conditioner makes your hair more supple.

Fact:

Hair masks should always be applied once a week. They cannot be a replacement for the conditioners as both have different properties and work accordingly. Applying hair masks every day will make your hair greasy and frizzy.

3) Myth:

Stress causes grey hair- Stress has nothing to do with your hair turning grey.

Fact:

The color of your hair depends upon the production of a pigment called melanin. Hair turns grey when melanin has completely depleted from your body. Although, stress can increase the amount of hair fall.

4) Myth:

Sleep doesn’t affect your hair- Contrary to popular belief, sleep can affect your hair.

Fact:

The human body produces a hormone called melatonin. This hormone helps your body regulate your sleep cycle, and has been shown to increase hair growth. If the body reduces melatonin levels, it is highly likely to cause hair loss. Sleep deprivation can eventually lead to stress, which will result in telogen effluvium hair loss.

5) Myth:

Brush 100 strokes a day for healthy hair- Brushing your hair too much causes friction which leads to more damaged hair especially if they are fragile.

Fact:

However, brushing gently a few times on the scalp can help distribute natural oils from root to scalp. Never brush your wet hair either as it is at its weakest and vulnerable to breakage.

6) Myth:

Frequent trims make hair grow longer faster.

Fact:

Huh? Hair grows from follicles in the scalp and the rest is dead. But you should trim your hair every six to eight weeks to avoid getting or removing split ends. “Splits’’ cannot be mended back or sealed back as some products claim. And if you are tired of trimming, and seeking for a good hair cut, check out our post of “Trending Haircuts for Women In Style this 2022”.

7) Myth:

Fine, thin hair should skip conditioner.

Fact:

No! Always condition your hair after a shampoo irrespective of your hair type. Conditioning hydrates your hair and is a part of a healthy hair regime.

8) Myth:

Shampoos stop working after a while.

Fact:

“Your hair gets used t it.” That is what they say. There is little evidence to support this theory although Katy Walsh of Martial Vivot Salon Pour Hommes says switching shampoos too often can actually make things worse. “Your PH balance will be off, and that can cause problems like a dry scalp and hair breakage from lack of moisture,” she explains.

9) Myth:

Natural oils are good for your hair.

Fact:

Natural oils cannot penetrate the hair shaft deep enough to make a lasting impact. And aside from that, it will leave your sticky residue and make your hair strands greasy.

Dos and Don’ts for your Hair Problems:

1) Have a healthy diet

The saying, “you are what you eat” is very much applicable to your hair & skincare. A properly balanced diet is important so you can have healthy hair and skin without lacking any nutrients and proteins.

2) Don’t stress

I know saying “don’t stress” is very simple. But try de-stressing bathing routine, exercising, or meditating to relieve stress.

3) Keep your hair Hydrated

Keeping your hair hydrated is very important. Especially during winters when dryness seems to be everywhere. Hydrated hair doesn’t break easily and retains the nutrients longer in your hair.

4) Spare the heat

Avoid using flat and curling irons on a regular basis. They damage your cuticles and result in damaged hair.

5) Don’t over-process them

Perms, professional straightening, coloring, relaxers might seem healthy for your hair for a while but gradually they will harm the cuticle and lead to hair damage.

6) Don’t over-washing

If you have an oily scalp, the temptation to wash your hair frequently is understandable. Washing them on a daily basis is okay, but washing them more than once a day might lead to stripped, straw-like hair, dried-out scalp, inflammation, and irritation.

7) Don’t rub your wet hair with the towel

While it might seem right to rub the towel against the scalp to dry out your hair, it actually causes friction and might damage your hair cuticles as they are the most vulnerable when wet. Instead, just wrap the towel around your hair over the head, and let it absorb the water.

8) Use lesser elastic hair ties

You might have noticed when you undo your high ponytail, a few hairs break along with the band or after its removal. It is because the scalp and cuticle are pulled and that causes hair damage. Tie your hair low sometimes, or tie them loosely when doing a bit higher ponytail.

9) Comb carefully

Comb gently and try to untangle your hair with fingers to avoid more breakage.

10) Rinse after swimming

If you swim frequently, rinse your hair after every swim and use the swimmer’s shampoo and conditioner to avoid damage to the hair from chlorine.

Hair damage can be frustrating and stressful, but with the correct lifestyle change and proper eating habits, it can be prevented and cured easily. I hope this was helpful to you. Try these tips and tricks and let us know how they worked out for you!