Hair care...Busting a few myths

Hair care...Busting a few myths
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This is not true. If there is hair loss, the roots are weak and massage can cause more hair to fall out. While massaging, avoid rubbing. Actually move the skin of the scalp with fingertips in small circular movements.

​If there is hair loss, massage of the head with oil promotes hair growth.
This is not true. If there is hair loss, the roots are weak and massage can cause more hair to fall out. While massaging, avoid rubbing. Actually move the skin of the scalp with fingertips in small circular movements.

Frequent washing of the hair is harmful .
This is one of the most common myths. Washing does not harm the hair. It is the product you use that can. It can even be washed every day provided one uses a mild shampoo and use very little of it.

The more shampoo you use, the cleaner the hair.
This wrong notion needs clarification too. It is not the amount of shampoo, but how well you rinse the hair afterwards with water which helps to remove all residues.

Brushing the hair 100 times a day makes the hair healthy and shiny.
Actually, this does the hair no good and can even damage the hair. If the hair is oily, it can make it more so, by stimulating the oil glands.

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