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Myth 1: Having a haircut
during the full moon will make your hair grow longer, healthier and faster
When the THS
team decided to try this one out, not only did it not work, but it ended
up being a fun night under the moon and starry sky. |
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Myth 2: If you
shave a baby's scalp, you can alter their natural hair texture
You honestly
didn't think that we were actually going to try this one, did you? For
the record, shaving a baby's scalp will not alter their hair at all -
just like it wouldn't if you were an adult, so please, don't try this
at home! |
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Myth 3: Your
hair can smoke while blow-drying
As a matter
of fact it can, but not in a way that will damage your hair. Smoking while
blow-drying can happen in two ways. One is from hair care products, such
as mousse and wax, which can at times evaporate and cause a misty smoke.
The second is from the heat caused by a hair iron. If your hair is a little
wet, you will get similar smoke as you would when ironing your clothes
- it's just simply steam, which when trying to straighten your hair, is
not such a bad thing to have. |
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Myth 4: Permanent
tints are the only way to cover gray hair
I think everyone
can appreciate this one. Depending on the level of gray in the hair it
can be ultimately colored with a semi-permanent or demi-permanent - which
is not only cheaper, but less harmful to the hair. |
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Myth 5: Rubbing
cigarette ash onto hair-dye stained skin will remove the color
Don't start
lighting up those cigarettes's just yet. Cigarette ash does work to remove
dye, but it's abrasive and can irritate the scalp. Try using vaseline
on your scalp before putting your color on, as this will stop any color
from tinting and staining. There are also some products available on the
market that will get any left over color without irritating the skin or
leaving an unfashionable bright red mark across your forehead - Not sexy! |
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Myth 6: A little
lemon juice and a little sun will lighten blonde locks
Sitting in the
sun for 4 hours and smelling like a lemon is not fun, as one of our hair
consultants recently found out. Although it seems like a simple and cheap
alternative to bleach, unfortunately using lemon juice as a natural lighter
does not work. |
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Myth 7: Using
a cheaper drugstore product is that same as using a product from a salon
This is a big
no! Salon products are manufactured at a higher quality then drugstore
products and the concentration that goes into them will give you the best
possible results. Paying that extra dollar really does go a long way! |
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Myth
8: Swimming in chlorine will make your hair green
One for the
blondes that is unfortunately true. If you love green and you have tinted
light blonde hair or naturally blond porous hair, than this is a fast
and cheap way for a new color. If green hues are not for you, try using
shampoos and conditioners that are designed specially for chemically treated
hair. |
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Myth 9: Using
the same comb or brush as a person with a scalp disease will spread the
disease
Ah, the question
asked by so many people which is unfortunately very true. Sharing combs
is a big no-no as you can receive lice and other parasites from brushes,
combs and other hair care tools that aren't yours. |
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Myth 10:
Having a sunburnt scalp can lead to hair loss
For all you
beach lovers, this one is for you. Sitting in the sun for a whole day
can cause damage to the delicate hair follicles and for all those that
have an inherited genetic hair loss gene - damage of this kind can push
the likelihood of hair loss forward. There are products that can protect
the hair from the sun, so if you love sitting in the sun, buy these products. |