Myths and truths about hair

 

I collected this information below from my reliable source,  to help us to differentiate what is myth and what is true on what the people are saying around. 

They are specialist in their areas of studies:  Teacher of Cosmetology Maurício Pupo, Dermatologists Érika Voltan and Marcella Delcourt and  Chemistry specialized in development of hair care products Everton Freitas.
1. Hair straightening damage your hair
True: Formaldehyde and other straightness products, oxidize and destroy part of the strandprotein, making them more brittle, porous and dull, explains Maurício Pupo. 

  
2. Dye your hair can cause hair loss

Myth:  Our specialists say that is a myth.  Dye hair works only along the hair length not in the root.  Unless the woman has an allergy to components and not properly use (overreacting in time, for example). Marcella Delcourt agrees and adds: Currently, the most modern shades are composed of amino acids that protect the strands, it closes the cuticle that were opened by ammonia. For allergy sufferers, there are no synthetic dye shades, which have the least amount of ammonia.

3. You can’t wash your hair every day
Myth: Yes you can.  Especially if it is oily. Staying several days without washing your hair can cause seborrhoea, explains Erika. And Marcella teaches that the ideal is to make smooth movements with your fingertips and also says that oily hair should be washed every day, with specific shampoos and massages without excessive, not to stimulate oil production. As for the conditioner, just pass on the tips.

4. Hairdryer and straighter damage your hair 
True: hairdryer too hot can increase the incidence of seborrhoea. Straighter  should be done with dry hair, to avoid temperature shock and cause breakage of the strands, explains Erika. In the case of the straighter, the danger is even greater because it can reach temperatures around 200 ° C.

5. Need to use a deep clean shampoo 
Truth: Everton says that if you use many build up products on your hair, a deep clean shampoo is more than necessary. It will detox your hair from those products. Maurício agree and says that even people who use only shampoo, conditioners and hair mask should use it. Marcela indicates this product once a week or fortnightly.

6. Bleached hair becomes fragile
Truth: In the process of discoloration occurs breaking the hair cuticle, which makes them more fragile. Also, get more dehydrated, "says Erika,who recalls the basics: Make a moisturizing after bleaching and dyes, to return the protective coatings. Marcella says more: Avoid disrupting the damaged hair by chemical processes. Discoloration can make them even weaker.

7. Cut the hair tips make the hair stronger 
Myth: no way affirms Maurício Pupo. Depends on your cut, can even affects your root.  Marcella says that cut the tips only eliminates the split ends and the damage parts of your hair giving you the false impression that your hair looks healthier. That`s all. The strands grows about 1cm a month, either you cut the ends or not.

8. It is good to use ampoules of vitamins in shampoo
Myth: Erika Voltan warns that doesn`t work, because the shampoo doesn`t stay enough time in the head to penetrate vitamins. Marcella complete: The ideal is a balanced diet can provide those vitamins,which act from within, and not vice versa. 

9. There is a need for weekly hair mask 
maybe: It’s not compulsory, but it’s a good idea if the hair is too damage, too dry. Damage hair by dye or permanent straitening process need intensive treatments and in this case the hair mask it’s a good alternative. 

10. Hats damage the hair 
Truth: And use them with your hair wet can cause seborrhoea, according to Érika Voltan. Maurício warns to some fabrics that leaves the scalp damp. The favor proliferation of microorganisms may cause various problems. Also, some hats if too tight can affect the root.

11.  Your diet affects your hair health
Truth: all specialists agree with this statement.  The lack of nutrients like, iron, Zinc, can lead to hair loss, according to Érika. And Maurício says that A balanced diet specially in proteins and vitamins antioxidants – keeps our hair strong and healthy. The most important is Vitamin A e C. Marcella also give one more tip: to make your sebaceous glândul works well and lubricate the strands we have to invest in good oils such as Olive oil in our diet. 

12. Tie your hair up damage the strands 
Truth: people with afro hair usually tie their hair up very tight, after some time they can lose their front hair, those first strands that grows close to the forehead because those strands start to grow further up by being pulled so hardly for so many years. This can affect not only the strand but also the root as well. When Tying your hair, do this only with your  hair dry and for a short period of time

13. Health Problems are the major causes of hair loss
Truth: Anaemia, alterations of  thyroid, haematological diseases, depression medication or  weight loss, bleeding,  contraceptive pills  can cause hair loss. As well as periods ofafter childbirth, surgery, infection or high fever. Maurice remembers other three enemies: the stress, crash dieting and hormonal changes.

14.  Hair extension damage your hair

Maybe: Marcella and  Evandro advise be very careful with this procedure. The best procedure is done with nature hair, because it can be dye, stylised and invincible least than synthetic ones, , according to Marcella speaks as well about problems that can occur when taking  off the extension hair. The glue used on the procedure is hard to remove. The hairdresser have to be very careful otherwise it can destroy the real hair. A good hair extension doesn’t damage the hair as long as you take care of it properly. The hair specialist Evandro says  comb and hair dryer have to be away from hair glue and the women have to apply and remove the hair extension with the same hairdresser to avoid that other professional from other salon who doesn`t know what technique was used on the procedure , may damage your hair. 

15. Hot water is bad for hair 
Truth: It contributes to increase seborrhoea and can cause hair loss. Says Erika. Hot water favours the production of sebaceous glandules. Even during the winter, hair has to be washed with warm water not hot. According to Professor Maurício, the problem is the association of hot water and the aggressive ingredients presents in the shampoo. The combination of hot water and shampoo can damage the hair. He recommends warm water and let the hair in contact with the shampoo for less time as possible...

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My super hot tip:  hey girls! ....protein based conditioner can recover damage hair much faster than other conditioners or masks and also helps with  split ends. I use a French  brand called Klorane, It`s a  conditioner with quinine and B vitamins.(unfortunately not available in NZ. I import from Australia)