Hair Loss Myths Debunked!
Think you know what causes hair loss? Don't believe everything
you hear. You may be falling for some old wives' tales that have
only grown thanks to the internet. Make sure your facts are
straight before trying to take hair loss on.
Myth 1 - Hat's That! Since the days of old, men have believed
that their hair loss is influenced by how often they wear hats.
The standard believe is that a hat stops air from getting to
your hair. This results in hairs that suffocate. Other versions
blame hair loss on the oil that gets trapped on your scalp by
hats. This is simply not true. Unless you hat is so tight it is
stopping blood from getting to your scalp, feel free to wear one
as often as you like. A hat is even beneficial when your hair
starts to thin since it stops the sun from damaging your scalp.
Myth 2 - Mommy Made Me Do It! As fun as it is to blame your male
pattern baldness on your mother, it's just not accurate. The age
old myth is that your mother carries the genes that caused your
hair loss. In reality, genes from both your mother and father
contribute to your lack of hair. So pass some of those vengeful
stares over to your paternal grandfather as well.
Myth 3 - Too Much Gel, Hair Goes To Hell Nope. You can slosh
that hair spray and mousse on all you want. The product is just
coating the outside of your hair and does nothing to the actual
follicle. While a greased up hairdo may not yield the healthiest
looking (or fashionable) hair, it's not going to cause any
thinning.
Myth 4 - Blame It On Work Stress is frequently blamed as a cause
of hair loss. In extreme cases, this may be true, but stress is
never a cause of male pattern baldness. Stress may cause you
hair to come out in clumps or stop growing, but it won't trigger
that beautiful hairdo so many men are sporting. So don't use
your hair loss as an excuse for that vacation!
Having accurate information is the first step in the battle of
the hairline. Educate yourself so you can avoid silly rituals or
placing blame on the wrong thing. The truth is, we don't really
know a lot about the causes and cures of hair loss. So read up
and keep an eye out for these and other popular hair loss myths.