Hair Experts Debunk 15 Hair Myths | Debunked 

I never heard this myth.

The point of trimming is to avoid splits and knots. Hair stylists encourage trims so that your hair can grow without breaking at the ends. It’s not necessary but your hair will struggle to get longer if the ends are damaged as breaking. Trying to grow hair longer with unhealthy ends probably takes 5x as long as trying to grow and maintain length with healthy ends

@@KP-rh5qz maybe you've heard the beard on

@@nabri-nfg3262 yes!

@@jaszlyyy that makes sense, which explains my hair length.

I wanna know how to make my hair softer without relaxing it

Yup! I'm in my thirties and still confused on how to properly care for my hair. Especially my scalp. My scalp is a mess. 😩

We can start by busting the myth that black people hair is all that different

@@defnotatroll hydrating hair masks! Before I went natural, all hairdresser described my hair as "stubborn", "dry". After my big chop, regular masks really helped transform my hair. It's soft, fluffy and healthy 😊

@@jessislistless thank you!

Lol. I'm pretty sure my parents will also stop having excessive greying when i move out.

I got grey hair in middle school 😭

I had gray hair when I was 13. Recently, I haven't had gray hair at all at 24. (School system sucks.)

i’m 17 and i have two distinct grey hairs

Yup, grey hairs before 20 for me lol

If you got oily hair shampoo more often.

@@SacreDro too often will dry your hair out and cause a vicious cycle

I had dandruff due to using head and shoulders as a kid. I switched to tea tree shampoo and it totally went away, night and day difference!

@@colinray4186 Everyone is different, my dermatologist told me to try shampooing daily to prevent dandruff. I did it, and it was the only thing that worked for me. I heard other people prefer one day yes, one day no.

@@Motorlizard Hi Bill, Could you please confirm that shampoo name is 'tea tree shampoo'?!

I need her to come back and explain that number type system is also a myth. You don't have no 3c/4b/2abc nothing. Hair is either fine or coarse then curly, coily, zigzag or straight. Notice how that doctor didn't use nare numbers to describe Black hair.

@@kbcreative23 This is just my opinion but I feel like that system helps to an extent. I have coily hair and I feel like it helps with finding hair tools that are better for you and methods of handling your hair but I HATE when people use it to start unnecessary wars. Like when everyone was trying to fight Skai Jackson about 4c hair lmao. I also don't think it plays a part in what products you should be using in your hair but for tools and methods I think it helps because type 3 girls aren't going to handle their hair the same way type 4 girls will, you know? So definitely people need to chill and take it with a grain of salt because it's not some religious text on hair or something but it does have it's benefits.

@@manuela. hair typing helps but it’s definitely not the end all be all/the most important thing to know about caring for your hair. hair porosity, strand thickness and the density of your hair are a lot more important to know. it’s unfortunate how little this information is pushed in the natural hair community.

a person can only represent itself.

Perdiodttt!!!

How about stop shaving your legs?

Hi

I was thinking the same thing when she said that.

Yeas girl! My mother has slightly wavy thick hair and her hair always has insane volume which is something I, as someone with very fine straight(literally no texture) hair, struggle with a lot

Protein. Although, that alone can be complicated...

Please! I have incredibly dry skin and I still get “dandruff” but it might not be dandruff after listening to this!

@@keararanck176 dry scalp and dandruff are different. Shedding due to dandruff vs dry scalp also look different. Very different treatments too(: I am not a expert ( just someone who is affected by actual dandruff).

Yess i have the same question! I have tiny white flakes on my head but im sure they’re not from oiliness

This is just one possibility but for those who have dry scalps, it's a possibility that you may have scalp psoriasis. If you notice a lot of flaking and scabs on your scalp it's definitely worth checking into. My sister and I have always had flaky hair and thought we just had a bad case of dandruff but it has advanced over the years and my sister (24) was recently diagnosed with scalp psoriasis. I'm 19 and it's getting worse for me too now so I think I probably have it too. Hope this helps!

Head and shoulders saved my life

Agreed!

Well I don’t have straight hair either, so I kinda get it. Mine goes from wavy to curly fast and tangles more than anyone I know.

@Tigiudanke Barrie Probably because many of us were made to believe our hair is that different. But yeah, you saying this just made me realize it’s kind of a no brainer. People mainly focus on the hair texture and type, because we’re more likely than not to have curls and coils. And when many us were forced to texturize and relax our hair, and learn of our actual hair type, it feels so different. Anyways though, I agree.

@@ironfist4655 I didn’t know being black was racist lol get a grip

@@prod.royalsg1630 ugh. The pain

Maybe try a moisturizing shampoo? Shampoos can definitely be really drying

Yea moisturizing one or maybe even organic shampoos/conditioners. Not an expert but it’s worked for me so far (I have long fine hair). Maybe our scalps and hairs react the same way our skin would when it’s dry and the actual cause being it’s not hydrated/moisturized enough.

There is salon shampoos that are expensive but great for you type of hair.

Every professional I know tells me that people need to wash their hair. Certain people require more washes, but if your shampoo is drying your hair, then it's not the right shampoo for you. My mother has people sit in her salon chair every day, and she knows if you're not washing your hair every 1-3 days. The scalp gets dirty, and there's buildup. My hair is long and damaged(past bleaching/dyeing), which is why shampoo dries out my hair. I apply conditioner to my ends before and after shampooing my scalp, and then I go in with a leave on conditioner as needed. If you use dry shampoo regularly in leu of washes, then you're damaging your scalp even more. Product/sweat/oil shouldn't sit on the scalp for days on end, it could cause damage, hair loss, dandruff, scalp pimples, etc. The no-wash trend is not helping people, just like the coconut oil trend and the no-wash face trend for acne. Hygiene and cleanliness is not bad for you unless you're overdoing it or using the wrong products

@@Dem765 there was a “no wash” trend for acne? All I’ve ever seen and experienced was people washing their face constantly when dealing with acne

how do you deal with it?

@@miaaa8156 Ive a severe case of it as well and i just shower everyday with good anti dandruff shampoo. its especially hard to not have your head filled with them if you don't shower everyday during winter. sometimes when i don't, it gets really bad but it always goes away once i make sure i shower and shampoo everyday for a week or two and then continue to do so to keep it at bay.

@@ashonline77 shampoo everyday?? Doesn't that make it a bit too dry?

@@lotsofdreams7684 not really. My hair gets really greasy even a day without it so It just puts it in a clean state for me. But also just make sure you're using a shampoo that's best for you.

@@miaaa8156 i use ginger shampoo by the body shop it works like magic after second wash

Stress effects hormones so it's not uncommon for it to cause things to happen like that in extreme cases like they said. The body stops making the melanin and it goes white, this is sad to have happen young and could have been prevented by lessening stress and taking a blood panel. It helps diagnose those key hormone changes and they could have helped prevent it but... by the time you realize what's going to happen it's happened so ... not much you can do after the fact.

That's interesting. Unrelated but when I went through some stress back in March I burned my mouth due to how suddenly severe my acid reflux became.

The same thing happened to me, at 21 I lost my mother and that period was very emotional and a patch of white hair appeared and I still have it 8 years later.

Doctor strange who

I go through extreme stress everyday and I'm still not a silver fox. Kinda salty about it

omg do you have hashimoto's disease because i have that and pcos too

@@sacollins982 I don't think I particularly have Hashimoto's but my symptoms are very close to the same I believe

@no potatoes 34 I'm so sorry you have to go through it too and that other just don't understand your insecurity about it. My loss is a lot of the same, near the temples and just so much thinning that my hair sits weird and doesn't look the best pulled back. Thankfully I can still side part my hair but probably not for much longer. I've heard that using rosemary tea basically really helps with hair growth so maybe try that! I'm going to eventually x

I lost hair with PCOS and it grew back when the doctor put me on Metformin

@@cindellednic unfortunately I'm already on metformin and have been for years but it doesn't help with my hair :( but I think it's just the fact that I have both hormone conditions so it makes it more "severe" and complicated in a way

they yes to trimming, but not as a method to make your hair grow faster.

The key word was “grow”. Regardless of how frequently one trims or not. Hair grows from the root so what you do to the ends will never affect the growth process.

@@asc_yourself_why The commenter mentioned "grow". She was simply talking in terms of split ends. Her comment was to elaborate why a person would need to cut their hair.

I totally agree. I felt like they were too generic with that part.

Yeah, and it's very individual and depending on the situation when you get to that point. I once went over a year without many split ends, now i need to go more often. But damaged hair will not grow.

vivian you dont need to access health-care - I have the NHS and you wont believe how incompetent they are in helping people with hair and skin issues. I educated myself through resources that are free & you can too! Water, oxygen, sunlight. that's it and plenty of omega rich supplements a 500mg bottle of primrose oil capsules will cost you £2 thereabouts in your discount stores. Your hair needs oxygen, not if it's clogged with gunky shampoos and even the most expensive ones cause build up rapidly, water - wash it out well with cool water and drink decent amounts of water and sunlight - let your hair down in the sun, even in the winter sun - don't fall for the nonsense UVA rays are ageing your hair - unless your a beach bum it shouldn't matter much. Do ur research I know sun is not damaging to darker hair types - u find out how much sun might damage your hair colour say if it's a lighter shade.

I can't do that because i live in tropical country and sweat so much throughout the day

@@milkdrinker117 climate certainly plays a role in hair care, if washing every day is what's best for you then keep at it 👍

me too!! i used to wash my hair every single day.. now try to wash after 1 or 2 days

Like me

How often do you condition compared to Shampooing? I've been using a tea tree invigorating set from PureZero. What do you use?

Right, trims do not change growth rate, but if damage and split ends are left unchecked, often ends can break off faster than new growth comes in. So it won't make your hair grow faster, but occasional trims can help achieve more length in a shorter time by preventing split ends from spreading.

Rogaine 5%. PRP treatments work great brother Finasteride works best but with scary side effects

@@owaismahmood6037 thanks man. Actually done PRP and I think it's showing some effects. Also have done some studying regarding nutricion and I think it's doing some good. I aint letting this shit break me

During covid lock down I had stress induced alopecia.... I took supplements and it has helped. Then I cam.out of that stress and my hair grew back so its true that stress plays a role

I have a full head of hair and I’m 18 and that’s my biggest fear. Is there like a transplant you can do?

Wet hair is weaker and more subject to all sort of damage than hair with a normal humidity. If the humidity of the air is less than 10% (Wyoming, Antarctica, et al), that can lead to excessively dry hair, which is also weak. Gentle manipulation of wet won't directly damage it, but preventing it from drying for hours can lead to harmful fungal growths.

@@b.calvinsaul1909 putting your hair up when its wet can damage it if it's in a tight ponytail by pulling on the hairs. Also brushing you're hair while it's still wet/drying isn't always good either

The slightly talked about it during the time they were talking about blow drying vs. air drying.

It kinda depends on HOW exactly, that you put your hair up while it's wet... You don't want to braid it tight or put it into a particularly cramped do, like a tight ponytail or bun while it's wet. That's going to be abusive and with wet hair being softened from moisture, it's more prone to breakage and pulling out... BUT if you're using a towel and tie device of sorts (even improvised from a towel and clips or bands) to help the drying process, then it's generally gentle enough to restrain the stuff out of your way, and get that wicking done to dry the hair for when you ARE interested in sculpting or brushing and doing whatever... This process can also largely vary by temperature and humidity in your house in general... BUT you want your hair fairly dry before setting braids or buns or tying back ponytails with any vigor... It's worth saying that "pre-softening" like in a good warm shower DOES help with the whole shaving process, including avoiding damage to the skin (which can intensify thickening of hairs)... AS does taking good care of your shaver/razor device and blades... I've seen far too many people with the hair that they regularly shave as thick and hard as tooth-picks for me to say the whole "shaving thickens hair" legend is just a myth... It's hard to believe that JUST the hair on someone's face or JUST the hair on someone's legs or JUST the hair on the pits is somehow naturally supposed to grow thick enough individually to be used to clean teath... and nowhere else on the body... Anecdotally, I've noticed that most guys (who don't routinely shave their legs) show a bit thicker and denser hair on their legs and arms, which are exposed to sunlight and weather a LOT more than the rest of their bodies over time... Likewise, older school types who use a straight razor (aka "cutthroat razor") or the old "butterfly" types have a dubious tendency toward a very stiff, wiry beard, but no such hair anywhere else??? SO "hmmmm"... there's at least a kernel of truth there... SO here's the thing. Largely, your skin heals and repairs itself around the hair follicles. You don't have to believe me, either... Look into "Burn treatments and stages of healing" with an image search... You'll see that as a burn patient with significant area heals, there are "polka dots" of new skin that grow from the hair follicles and eventually blend together during their treatment... I got 2nd and 3rd degree burns over about 25% of my body, so got this lesson up close and very personal... What happens with shaving is repeated damage to the follicles and skin cells around them... Usually, it's a lack of skill and too much pressure or vigorous effort with the razor causing the damage... Over time, the body not only heals itself, but starts to reinforce those areas being routinely damaged... rather the same principle as building a callous... AND eventually, this reinforcement can include the hair... SO this isn't to stop you from shaving. On it's own, no... The process of hair cutting, including with a butterfly or cutthroat razor won't necessarily damage the skin and cause such problems... BUT you'll want to work at skill and finesse. It's about a delicate touch to cut just the hair, not irritate or over-stimulate or damage the skin... I've consistently let my beard and mustache grow out about every year, just to have a break from shaving and to condition and treat the skin as well as hair to soften the stuff up... It helps. It may not be a magic potion to fix all the damage done already, but to a fair degree, it can help... especially with longer term comfort... ;o)

@@gnarthdarkanen7464 Hair growing thicker because you shave it *is* a myth. They *just* explained in the video how it works and why it can seem that way. You probably just met people who happened to have relatively thick body hair, or maybe you just remember the ones that did because they stood out to you and forgot all the people who didn't. This is why anecdotal "evidence" isn't evidence. One person's experience is never universal. It is a myth. Believe the trichologist snd the dermatologist, who have studied hair and skin for years. They know what they're talking about.

So what to use to make hair grow faster and longer then🤔

@@isaiahgibson3699 Hair growth is determined mainly by genetics. No topical product, outside of Minoxidil (the active ingredient in Rogaine), is able to grow hair. The best thing one can do is to create a healthy environment that the hair can grow: eat nutrient-dense foods and drink plenty of water. Use water-soluble hair products that aren't laden with heavy oils and butters, detangle properly, and keep your hands out of your hair after you're done styling it (obviously, in between your washes, you'll need to fluff and shake back out your style daily, but just don't play with your hair). Cleanse, condition, and style AT LEAST within every 7-10 days, or depending on your lifestyle (for instance, if you workout a lot, you'd want to wash more often because of sweat, and the buildup that can happen on the scalp from that). Scratch itches with the pads of your fingers versus your nails to prevent scarring to the scalp. Never style on dry hair, and protect your hair at night (bonnet, durag, etc.). These basics will create the optimal environment for your hair to grow based on your genetics.

@@terrellfstephens Thank you for this!!🙏🏽💯

@@terrellfstephens quick question, in my case my hair is pretty short (only a few inches) and i barely took care of it for a year+, should i just restart? i feel like its damaged but i also never had a lot of hair ever so idk

@@terrellfstephens is a silk pillowcase acceptable instead of a bonnet? I’ve tried wearing one sooo many nights and I sleep too aggressively for them to stay on.

what shampoo do you use?

Why do people *yell* at you?

My mother and I have ALWAYS washed daily! Our hair has always looked better for it

@@skulltaylor1616 better than what? If you’ve ALWAYS washed your hair daily, you’re admitting that you have nothing to compare your daily washed hair to.

Obviously, if you have a skin problem and a ton of dandruff or whatever, washing every day is probably best for you. You’re the exception to the rule. That doesn’t negate the fact that most people have better results skipping a day or two, and the more curly or textured your hair is, the more days you should skip. If you have fine, stick straight hair with oily skin and a scalp rash…OBVIOUSLY wash your hair. 🤦🏽‍♀️

I would get it checked by a doctor.

Try rice water with orange peels I promise u will see change in your scalp

It could be something like psoriasis or eczema. If you can look at it with a mirror, or take a picture of it before you scratch it, you may be able to see if the skin is already red or has a similar appearance to a condition like psoriasis or eczema. That might help you find products you could try or give you a starting place if you choose to see a doctor or dermatologist about it.

I think it's eczema. 😶😶

It's most likely eczema

This was me, what I did was go 4-5 days without washing my hair for a few weeks I was washing 1-2 times a week, and now I can go 4-5 without it looking Oily

@@trendmarcevan7342 same here. First few weeks were very difficult but now my hair barely gets greasy even after four to five days of last shampooing. It saves me a lot of time and effort.

@@user-eg4zb8sp1w Love to hear it

That's bcz shampoo dried up your hair and your hair is recompensing the loss sort of fixing the damage of shampoo

I completely agree. There's so much loc info on YT it's overwhelming.

Yes please 🙏🏽

What was wrong with the parenting experts? What are they afraid to tell?

12? sounds like it could have looked really cool.

Facts, my mom went gray at 26. And i found my first fray in the back at like 17. But they started sprouting in the front of my hairline once i hit late 20s 😏

Similar story here :( My old ex"friends" would enjoy tormenting me with a hairbush too.

And when you at school or high school the never ending "Why don't you just brush your har?" or worse "Here's my hair brush, brush that jungle down"

I'm not adopted but I was raised by the non-black side of the family and sadly they didn't really know what to do about my hair. I had really short hair for most of my childhood because of this

Hi 🇱🇹

Whats up with that country? I know so many adopted people from there

In high school there was this kid who's hair never grew nor got shorter. It was always at his shoulders. Swore he never cut it even a millimeter. I thought maybe it was like damaged or something because he didn't have the best personal hygiene (looked and smelt like a werewolf and his closet appeared to only contain two shirts) but I mentioned that to my hair dresser and she said sometimes hair just wants to be a certain length, especially if it's thick and curly and got a lot of weight to it.

It actually depends on the person. Some people may need to take showers every day because their scalp produces lots of oil or they're very active. Others not so much, so you can't force someone to do more or fewer showers because it depends on their body.

I agree with you, it s not a myth for me either. I usually wash my hair twice week, but in summer, I sometimes wash my hair more frequently and my scalp starts becoming itchy, tensed, and my hair dryer than they already are, and my usual conditioner/mask is no longer enough. The hair is covered by sebum, and I think by washing it too frequently, the sebum is removed by soap and the hair dries up.

That’s why I use a shower cap the days I don’t wash my hair :)

I'm just hypothesizing here, but I wonder if it had more to do with the product you were using and maybe even how much of it you were using. As they mentioned, focus on your scalp, then let the rest run down. But if you use too much, or you have skin that isn't providing the sebum needed to keep your hair hydrated, then ya, more breakage. Being out in the sun, more physical stress through wind damage, brushing too hard... all kinds of things could have been playing a part. And you may have been less hydrated during that summer camp which would slow regrowth.

I don’t believe them at all

@@Katherine_xs I understand you because after I watched this now it feel like everything Im doing is wrong but I haven’t had any bad experiences with the oil. I don’t know if it’s in my head or what. I’m sorry for my Grammar errors. I’m trying to get use to some new glasses 😂

I think what they failed to explain is that while the hair won't grow faster it will stay hydrated and protected, which prevents breakage and so it won't need to be trimmed as often.

@@ritadnz ok

I think that’s just how our hair naturally is, regardless if we use hair oils. I don’t use hair oils much, and it’s naturally thick. Everyone in my family has the same kind of hair. It can also come down to diet, as well.

@@LittleMissV I don't disagree with you however I do think that stating oils are ineffective is quite premature.

What kinds of oils do you use?

Same I agree with you

@@Aly508x it depends on the oil and how you use it. but most of the oils people (particularly white women on social media who don’t know what they’re doing) load onto their hair are doing more damage than good. but i agree, oils can be used effectively.

Damn

Yeah, I have the same problem, I have hair near my navel as well that started really becoming a problem after I shaved the little strands that were initially there. So I don’t think that one is actually a myth since it literally happened to me. Oh by the way, shame on that doctor for treating you that way.

You're not a freak? It's totally normal to have hair on your belly, I have it too. Also, that doctor sucks. I had doctors that judged my body for having stretch marks or scars. That visit hurt my self esteem a lot lol.

Pre treating with oil (or pre-pooing in African American haircare terminology) isn't bad for the most part. The goal is to shampoo it away. It prevents harsh cleansers from stripping the hair

@@hshel2063 yes therefore ,I didn't understand why they said it shouldn't be applied directly to the scalp ,using natural oil is way better than using any hair cream.

People thought that the Earth was flat for hundreds of years too.

@@LittleMissV and your anology is wrong. People in different parts of the world have different types of hair ,it can cause acne if you've got oily skin or even clog the follicles if you don't wash it off ,but it doesn't have any other harmful effects as such. Key is in using it the right way.

It will reduce the excess heat