True or False Hair Loss

Is it right that some hairstyles can cause hair loss?

TRUE “Any styles that put too much strain on hair, like tight braids, ponytails (secured by elastic bands), corn-rows or winding too tightly onto rollers (especially heated rollers), may cause some hair loss.

Does wearing a wig or toupee increase hair loss?

FALSE “Only the hair root is alive and is nourished by blood in the scalp. So it receives its oxygen in that way and does not need to breathe as a few of the people think. Hair regrowth after anticancer drugs is often vigorous and often happens while a wig is being worn. Wigs and hair pieces only mean damage if they are too tight.

Will frequent shampooing make hair fall out?

FAKE “Washing with shampoo only removes hair which has already fallen out.

Blow-drying and heated brushes can worsen hair loss?

TRUE “Intense heat can damage the hair proteins, increasing the bias for hair to become fragile and likely to break off. Brushing hair regularly when blow-drying causes more damage as hair is easier stretched when wet. Slovenly use of any heated hair tools can burn the scalp, causing permanent damage to the hair follicles.

Brushing hair 100 times a day will stimulate scalp circulation and prevent hair loss?

False “Hair can be injured and hair loss be made even worse by vigorous brushing.

Does hair grows quicker and/or thicker with frequent cutting?

False – Because hair is thicker at the base than it is at the tip, after a cut hair can feel deceptively thicker. Cutting your hair won't affect the normal biologically determined growth rate or overall texture.

Can color treatment cause hair loss?

False – Most hair coloring products contain chemicals that can do serious harm to the hair itself if not properly used, but the use of strand tests should highlight any potential problems. Hair loss only occurs in intense cases.

Will continued sun exposure make a contribution to hair loss?

FALSE – Hair acts as a shield against the sun. Hair loss appears at the follicle level and so the sun would penetrate at this depth to do any damage.

Is diet related to hair loss?

TRUE – Unsatisfactory diet will cause hair loss to varying degrees. Recently someone that lived off fruit for just 2 years had clumps of hair falling out. A well-balanced diet is the key to healthy hair. Amino acids have also been shown to push hair expansion.

Stress causes hair loss?

TRUE – Serious stress or shock caused by surgery or a death in the family can shut down hair production, causing temporary hair loss (alopecia areata). The scalp almost always recovers though, and hair grows back.

Michelle Lane is a hair stylist of Glamouricious.com, she knows everything about hair extensions, coloring and celebrity hair styles.