6 hair care myths you need to stop believing before your wedding day

What more crucial time to know how to correctly take care of your hair than before your big day? Damaged or frizzy hair is the last thing anyone wants to have on their wedding day. But we get it, there is so much information on how you should and shouldn’t treat your hair that it gets tough to separate the myth from reality. Especially if it’s a myth that has been told to us over and over again. 

We spoke to dermatologists that let us in on a few hair myths that you need to stop believing. These have been hampering your hair health and keeping you from having the luscious locks you’ve always wanted. 

Myth 1: Cutting your hair makes it grow faster

While regular trims can improve the overall health of your hair by removing split ends, they do not directly influence its growth rate. You see, hair growth occurs at the scalp and not at the ends. The bottom line is that while you should get all the cute cuts you want, it doesn’t directly impact your hair growth rate. 

Myth 2: Brushing your hair 100 strokes a day promotes hair health

Brushing your hair can be satisfying but excessive brushing can lead to hair breakage and damage, especially when done vigorously. Dermatologists recommend using a wide-toothed comb or a brush with soft bristles to gently detangle your hair. Be gentle, don’t put excessive strain on your strands.  

Myth 3: Shampooing every day is necessary

The frequency of washing your hair depends on various factors—your hair type, scalp condition, lifestyle etc. It’s not essential for everyone to wash their hair daily. You should adjust your shampooing routine based on the individual needs of your hair and scalp to ensure it isn’t stripped of its natural oils or remains greasy for long. 

Myth 4: Products can repair split ends 

This one might break your bubble but there are no magical products that can repair split ends. While there are a few that can temporarily improve the appearance of split ends, nothing can restore your hair’s structure. The only effective solution is to trim the split ends off. 

Myth 5: Oil hair if you have dandruff or want to increase hair growth 

We’ve been told countless times that oiling is the one-stop solution to all hair concerns but that isn’t always the case. While there is merit in oiling your hair, it is a wonderful conditioner for dry and frizzy hair. It can help with shine and lustre but it doesn’t help with dandruff (in fact, it can actually increase dandruff) or with hair growth.  

Myth 6: Shampooing often causes hair fall 

Another commonly believed myth, shampooing often does not cause excess hair fall. Yes, hair fall is more noticeable when you wash your hair but it’s not the shampoo that is causing it. In fact, not washing your hair often is worse. Not only will it cause your hair to look like the scene of an oil spill and cause dandruff but because of an unclean scalp, it will lead to more hairfall. 

Dr Nishita Ranka Internationally acclaimed dermatologist, Medical Director & Founder of Dr Nishita'a Clinic for Skin, Hair & Aesthetics and Dr Prerna Sikka, Dermatologist & Cosmetologist, at Dr Karishma’s Aesthetics