The Truth About Hair Care Myths

Hair care is an important aspect of our daily lives and one needs to understand its requirement in this kind of hectic lifestyle. Hair care is often recommended by everyone, be it the next door neighbor, family members, friends, mother and grand mother. There are plenty of suggestions and an equal number of critics for those suggestions. Hair care has always been a controversial topic for discussion. There are many hair care myths which are strongly believed, infact these myths have become beliefs. We decode some of the hair care myths that can save your tresses.

1) Myth – Shmapoos containing alcohol are bad for hair.

Truth – Though alcohols like whisky, beer, brandy, rum and so on are bad for your hair there are some alcohols that are good for the hair. There are two types of alcohols that help in holding the moisture in hair. They also make combing easier and leave the hair manageable. The alcohol in question here is Cetyl alcohol and Cetearyl alcohol. It is however, important to stay away from Ethanol/ SD Alcohol – 40.

2) Myth – Shampoo can repair and nourish hair

Truth – No matter how expensive your shampoo is, it cannot repair or nourish the hair. Hair is dead and can’t be repaired. A hair product only provides temporary benefits to the hair, it makes your tresses look and feel good. But no hair product can nourish from inside, especially shampoo. It is only the internal nutrients that play an important role in adding natural shine and strength to hair.

3) Myth – Baby shampoo is mild and good for adults

Truth – Baby shampoo is meant only for infant babies, not for adult babies who are exposed to thick pollution. In this concrete jungle where one breathes fuel and gasses and dust/ grime, don’t expect a baby shampoo to clean your hair of the dirt and impurities.