Common Hair Myths

Like everything else, there are many myths surrounding our hair. Does vinegar really make your hair shine? Are you really supposed to leave it a week before washing it??

Here below are some of the most common myths:

Wash once a week
Ok, so not everyone is lucky enough to be able to leave hair for 3 days without it looking greasy. I'm one of the unlucky ones as my hair is fairly fine. But how often should you wash it? You should try to give your hair at least one day's break to let your natural oils do their job and repair any hair damage caused by straightening etc. However, washing hair every other day is just fine, just make sure you buy the right shampoo adapted to your hair otherwise you may end up stripping it of those good oils.

Split ends can be repaired
The only cure for split ends is the chop. Cutting your locks allows for natural regrowth. It's a bit like cutting your nails - if you don't get rid of the torn edges, they will never grow back nice and strong.

Lemon juice is good for bleaching
This is an old wives tale which probably started long before the days of the good old hair dye. Nowadays, the best way to bleach hair is to go to a hairdressers/hair specialist and get the treatment done properly. Who knows what the acid in the lemon juice could do to your lovely tresses?

Shampoo resistance
Some people often say they become immune to a certain shampoo or conditioner if they've been using it for awhile. The hair products still have the same benefits for your hair, it may just be that because you've been using it for some time you can no longer see this yourself. However, if you do fancy a change, there's no harm in that either, so switch brands for a short time and switch back again if you find one you particularly like.