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    The 8 most ridiculous hair myths of all time, according to an expert

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    When it comes to the dos and don’ts of our hair, we’re often told to follow certain rules. However, some of our biggest hair beliefs are being dispelled by hairstylist, James Welsh, in his video debunking what he calls the most “stupid” hair myths of all time. 

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    1. Washing your hair too often strips away natural oils

    Comparing the act of washing your hair to washing your face (which we all do daily), James simply says to “keep it clean”.

    For James, who wears product in his hair daily and lives in a polluted city, washing his hair every day is a necessity.. As for stripping it of 'natural oils in the process, he says this isn’t an inevitable result.

    2. Trimming your hair every 6 weeks will make it grow faster

    Over time we get split ends, and those split ends grow to extend further up the hair strand. So while having regular trims will make your hair grow healthier, according to James, regular trims won’t make it grow faster.

    3. Use certain hair products will cause hair loss

    Nope. According to James, this is not true. 

    He does however mention that if you have sensitive skin, you should avoid massaging gel or product directly into your scalp as it may cause dryness, which can lead to issues for hair growth.

    5. Letting your hair dry naturally is better than blow-drying

    “To an extent, yes” James reveals. Although, he also says that blow-drying isn’t the real issue. “What causes damage is product and pre-stylers with a high alcohol content,” he says, which can result in dryness and make your hair fall out. So while blow-drying is safe, James says while doing so, “it’s important to be mindful of the pressure”.

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    6. Every grey hair you pluck, several will grow back

    “It makes no sense, there is no science behind it”. Preach it James.

    To put this out-there theory into perspective, James explains that if it were true, those with thinning hair would have an overnight solution… right?

    So when it comes to greys, pluck them or keep them. It’s totally up to you.

    7. If you don’t wash your hair, it’s going to wash itself

    So the way this concept goes is that if you don’t wash your hair, your natural hair oils will wash it for you. 

    Well, according to James this isn’t the case. Natural oils will cause greasy hair, which will cause hair to shed and become dirtier. 

    8. Hair products are making your hair fall out




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    Hair products aren’t to blame when it comes to your hair falling out.

    In fact, a few loose hairs in your hands and sink when washing isn’tcause for alarm at all. James says  “shampoo hasn’t made them fall out” and in fact, on average it’s normal to shed anywhere between 50 to 100 hairs a day. 

    “Hair is dead, it’s already dead” he explains. “The only thing making it worse is pure bleach”, or high alcohol levels in certain products. 

    So when it comes to washing your hair or adding some product here and there, James says it’s a-ok.“[The] only thing these products are doing is coating your hair, which comes off when you wash it.” 

    Check out the rest of the video, here.

    Main image credit: @mondayhaircare

    Have you ever believed any of these?  What other hair myths have you heard?

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    I've always been told trimming hair will make it grow faster. Now I know the truth. Thanks

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    Susmat 8 Nov 2020 8:48 AM

    Some of these are commonly believed still

    MaryJane 5 Nov 2020 7:23 PM

    yep spot on, particularly hair is already dead, yep its dead keratin so treat it how you will!

    GeeJ 5 Nov 2020 12:01 AM

    Great article. This was very enjoyable to read, although I already know all these things.

    Beautybabe140194 3 Nov 2020 4:17 PM

    I used to believe cutting your hair made it grow faster but I no longer believe this as it never did grow faster when I did.

    Bartsky 1 Nov 2020 7:26 PM

    I have heard about a few of these

    lgauci 31 Oct 2020 3:49 PM

    Thank you its good to know these things .I'm going to start to wash my hair more often.

    MoonlightSak16 27 Oct 2020 11:19 AM

    Good to know plucking grey hairs do not cause them to grow more haha

    Sootyhere 15 Jan 2021 3:52 PM

    that's a relief

    Chrystalage 25 Oct 2020 11:50 PM

    Washing my hair too frequently aggravates my SD and using certain HC products that irritate my scalp does cause more hair loss. I see the build up in my shower, so don't agree with no 8

    Normap 24 Oct 2020 9:38 PM

    Some of these are so stupid I must agree with Lisa359 that one can hardly believe that some people actually think they are true.

    Sootyhere 15 Jan 2021 3:56 PM

    Who made them up in the first place and why?

    Miramarmari 24 Oct 2020 9:29 PM

    I’ve heard some of these

    Sally10 24 Oct 2020 5:02 PM

    :)

    Shop A Everyday 24 Oct 2020 3:20 PM
    1. If you don’t wash your hair, it’s going to wash itself

    ????? No way ever

    Angage 24 Oct 2020 3:09 PM

    I heard few of them.

    sootyblack_14 24 Oct 2020 12:02 PM

    I have heard these so many times!!! It always makes me laugh!!!

    Hayley644 24 Oct 2020 9:24 AM

    Used to wash my hair daily but I don't anymore. Unless it's really hot and I'm sweaty after exercising then I would.

    Niqueyq 24 Oct 2020 12:54 AM

    Love James. I have curly hair that I rarely put product in, so I wash my hair once every week or two depending on the season and if I have reason to (like went to the beach, did a workout) I had not heard that about grays... Nobody has time to pluck all the grey from my hair lol I need to get a bleach done ASAP

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