From traditional Indian remedies and cures to secret family nuskas, the field of hair care is one that is riddled with myths. For example, have you ever heard the claim that ‘Indian hair can not be damaged?’ If only that were true…
Here are a few common myths you should be aware of, and certainly not believe!
Myth 1: Frequent trims speed up growth
Hair growth happens at the scalp, not the tip. While trimming helps with split ends, your hair growth depends on your scalp’s wellbeing. After all, the tree (or in this case your tresses) will only survive if the roots are strong.
Myth 2: You must wash your hair every day
The concept of frequent washing may sound tempting, especially when you live in an urban Indian city, but doing so dries your scalp and depletes your hair of its natural oils.
Myth 3: Dandruff is caused by dry scalp
People often tend to mix up dandruff with dry flakes, which over time, has led to the rise of this myth. But dandruff is caused by the fungus Malassezi, which resides in your hair and multiplies. In fact, dandruff thrives even better in an oily scalp.
Myth 4: Air dry is better than blow dry
We get it, heat damage is a legit reason for avoiding a blow dryer, but relying on nature to do simply doesn’t deliver the required dryness; it only results in your hair being left slightly moist for long-hours at a time, and causing cuticle damage. The real solution here is to go for a few soft and firm towel pats.
Now that we’ve cleared the air on these myths related to hair, we hope you feel better equipped to look after your hair and give it some well-deserved care.
