Hair loss can be worrying for anyone, whether it’s in the genes or not. However, there are some myths around hair loss that many people still believe, but in fact can be debunked.
Whether you’re concerned about your hair or you’re intrigued to see what hair myths have no actual legitimacy to them, then here are the top five hair loss myths debunked for your pleasure and information.
1. Only men experience hair loss
While there’s a common thread that men do experience a lot of hair loss in general, especially as they get older, the same is also true for women.
The pattern and potential causes can differ from one man or woman to the next, though, so it’s always worthwhile checking what type of hair loss you’re experiencing and how frequent it may be right now.
The myth that only men experience hair loss is untrue, as there are plenty of women who experience hair loss and thinning, opting for help from a hair transplant specialist where applicable.
2. Hair loss is permanent
Hair loss is not a permanent condition, although its severity can vary depending on the underlying causes, particularly with male-pattern baldness.
For some types of hair loss, it’s likely to return if it’s due to stress or hormonal shifts, as these are often temporary.
For many, hair loss can sometimes be permanent due to age and simply follicle growth being limited or non-existent in your old age.
3. Frequent hair washing causes hair loss
There are some who will avoid frequently washing their hair for fear of losing it. Washing your hair helps to keep the scalp healthy, but doesn’t cause hair loss.
Hair that is shed during washing has already come out of the head and, in fact, was going to come out anyway, wet or dry.
It is best to leave a few days in between washes so as not to strip your hair of its natural oils, though.
4. Shaving or cutting hair makes it grow back quicker
It’s important to know that shaving or cutting your hair won’t make it grow back thicker. However, having it cut it creates blunt ends that make it look thicker as a result.
The hair’s thickness and growth rate will otherwise remain unchanged. Again, the thickness of your hair and growth rate can also be influenced by genetics.
5. Wearing hats causes hair loss
Interestingly, there are a lot of people who believe that wearing hats causes hair loss. That prolonged use of hats on the head is what causes hair loss to occur in the first place. However, much like the other myths on this list, this is in fact not true.
Hats do not affect hair loss, so you can continue to wear whatever hats you enjoy, safe in the knowledge that your hair is underneath them.
With these five myths debunked, hopefully, you will look after your hair and know that a lot of the myths out there are likely untrue.
