Myths Debunked: The Needs of Healthy Hair

Myth: Healthy Hair is Achieved Using Professional Haircare Products

Reality: This myth is only partially true. Healthy hair is actually a combination of diet, lifestyle, and a good haircare routine, the last of which would include using high-quality haircare products like Aveda.

Myth: Healthy Hair Should Receive 100 Brush Strokes a Day for Optimal Shine

Reality: False. In fact, excessive hair brushing can actually be damaging to hair, especially to more vulnerable hair types like curly or fine hair. Brushing should be done as needed to distribute natural oils, be as gentle as is effective for your hair type, and be done from tip to root. Curly hair should never be brushed dry. Instead, brush curly hair when the conditioner is in during your shower haircare routine.

Myth: Hair Should Be Shampooed Every Day

Reality: While washing your hair every day might seem like the best choice for keeping healthy hair clean, it can be too drying, causing breakage or damage by overly stripping the scalp of natural oils. Washing two or three times a week is sufficient for many hair types. If you have especially greasy hair, you can explore dry shampoo like Aveda Shampower™ Dry Shampoo as an option between full shower washes; if you have a dryer hair type like curly hair, going longer between washes can be best. When shampooing, apply the product to the scalp and work it outwards instead of directly on the ends to target the buildup on your scalp and spare the dryer ends of your hair.

Myth: You Can Repair Split Ends

Reality: Unfortunately, no. Once hair splits, there is no permanent way to fix it. The only remedy for a split end is to cut it off. Many popular products can temporarily mask split ends by sealing the two strands together, but it’s not a permanent solution, as the split will return as the product eventually wears out or washes out of the hair.

Myth: Never Wear Hats Because They Can Make You Go Bald

Reality: This is totally untrue; many styles of hats and headwraps won’t damage your hair. What can be damaging is tension. If your hat is exceptionally tight or if, for example, you pull your hair into a tight ponytail to wear a baseball cap. That tension on hair can cause breakage. You can also have issues if you wear hats on days you don’t want to style your hair, so you are putting it up wet, as wet hair is more fragile and can be easily damaged.

Healthy Hair near Lexington, Kentucky

Our team at Lux Hair Bar is ready to help you get your hair in the healthiest condition possible. Connect with our team to discuss your beauty goals for the year and how we can help you achieve them. Lux Hair Bar is located near Lexington, Kentucky, and serves residents in the surrounding areas of Winchester, Versailles, Georgetown, Nicholasville, and Lexington.

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