Top 10 Hair Myths - Fact or Fiction?

Myth #1 - Cutting makes your tresses grow faster.

False! Shorter locks often look and feels thicker but cutting your hair won't alter its normal biologically determined growth rate or overall texture, although having it trimmed regularly can keep it from breaking off if you have split ends.

Myth #2 - Split ends can be repaired without trimming.

False! The only successful treatment for removing split ends is with scissors. Some products may temporarily merge split ends together but this fix only lasts until your next shampoo.

Myth #3 - Shampooing every day is too drying.

False! The right shampoo for your type and texture will actually add moisture and body and beauty to your hair and promote a healthy scalp. The key is to finding the correct shampoo designed for you.

Myth #4 - Salon products are identical to drugstore products.

False! Salon products are manufactured to contain higher quality 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 drugstore brands.

Myth #5 - Coloring during pregnancy is harmful.

False! Although some physicians disagree, most believe that coloring during pregnancy will not be dangerous to the baby. When in doubt always get your physician's permission to color during pregnancy. Most experts believe that the key danger with coloring is not the application of the product to the scalp but the inhalation of the strong chemical odor.

Myth #6 - Hair grows faster on different parts of the head.

True! There is some scientific evidence that the growth rate of hair may vary on different parts of the head and is stimulated by brain waves. There is also some indication that the growth rate of hair on babies may be faster on the crown than on any other parts of the scalp.

Myth #7 - Hair develops immunity to the same shampoo over time.

False! Many people swear that their hair will become immune to the benefits of the same shampoo used over time. There is no scientific evidence to prove this myth.

Myth #8 - Hair loss is inherited through your mother's side of the family.

False! While it is true that hair loss is in the genes, the genetic link is to both the mother's and father's side of the family.

Myth #9 - Swimming pool chemicals can cause your hair to turn green.

True! It has been known that swimming pools with heavily chlorinated water can turn blonde hair green. A good salon can usually fix this for you.

Myth #10 - Brushing is good for your hair.

False! Brushing your hair is the leading contributor to split ends and hair breakage. Brush and style your hair as needed and once it is in place...stop!