We have a lot of issues regarding our crowning glory. Numerous people visit hair salons every day to have a professional style, straighten or curl their hair. Meanwhile, others look for hair transplant treatment in various clinics in the Philippines to solve their balding problems. Not to mention those who also look for remedies for their dry, limp and frizzy hair online. Fortunately, the internet is now full of hair remedies and tips, ranging from basic products to more complex treatments. However, are these hair care tips clinically proven, and would they truly benefit your tresses? To help you with that, we’ve rounded up three common hair care myths and debunked them for you!
Using shampoo makes you lose hair.
Many people are skipping the shampoo in believing that it will cause hair loss. They’ve taken the advice from a magazine, blog, friend, or even from a hairstylist stating that shampoo has a lot of chemicals and irritants that may damage the hair and scalp. The truth is shampooing with the proper product every day does not cause damage or hair loss. Trichologists emphasize that cleansing the scalp with a mild shampoo that doesn’t contain thickeners, preservatives, irritants, alcohol and greasers, highly benefit your hair strands. It effectively removes dirt, oils, and product build-up, while helping create a healthy environment for new hairs to grow in. Remember, a clean scalp is the first step to achieving healthy hair.
Applying baby oil burns your scalp.
Baby oil contains no harsh chemicals and doesn’t burn the scalp. It is clinically proven to be gentle on the skin and the hair. Scalp massages with oil do not directly regrow your hair, but it calms down scalp inflammation (which can cause hair loss). It stimulates the scalp and therefore increases circulation by bringing nutrient-rich blood to the hair follicles. Plus, baby oil helps to repair split ends and moisturize hair strands. According to trichologists, baby oil can only damage or burn your scalp if it isn’t rinsed off properly or one used very hot water. The key here is to apply baby oil responsibly and wash it off properly. It can also cause irritation that may result in swelling, bumps, wounds and hair loss. Besides, if you already have naturally oily hair, it is best to refrain from applying additional oils as it would be harder to wash.
Hair loss treatments don’t work.
Hair loss is caused by several factors: genes, hormonal changes, medical conditions, medications, radiation therapy, and stress. Although science and technology are continuously developing, there is still no single pill that can address and reverse the effect of hair loss instantly. However, this doesn’t mean that hair loss treatments don’t work at all. Medicines and procedures developed today to stimulate hair follicles for healthier hair growth take time to see the best results. It requires simultaneous effort and maintenance between you and your trusted trichologist. Moreover, there are also quick solutions available in clinics around the Philippines that can mask baldness and hair loss such as scalp micropigmentation and hair transplant. The bottom line is you only have to find the treatment that best fits your hair needs.
It’s no secret that hair care is embedded in our daily lives. Whether it’s tips from online articles, basic products from stores, or hair transplant treatment from trusted clinics in the Philippines we’re talking about, we’re ready to do it all in the name of healthier hair. Take this simple reminder: don’t forget to fact check first, ask professionals, and look for trusted clinics before undergoing any procedures or using any product!
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