Hair Management: Myths and Facts

Sheila Chandran wrote this in the online STAR today. I though it was interesting. So, I am pasting in here for our general knowledge.

THE question of the day is: to use or not to use hair conditioners? London-based hair expert Thomas Taw unravels some hair myths and sets the story straight.

Myth: Shampooing is enough to keep hair healthy.
Fact: That is not true. Shampoo only cleanses grime, dirt and oil. Conditioners help nourish hair ends, keeping it smooth and tangle-free.

M: Hair care involves caring for hair roots.
F: Not always. Hair ends need the most attention because it is older and nourishment usually doesn’t reach the tips.

M: Hair oil helps you maintain healthy and beautiful hair.
F: Oiling is great for scalp, but hair ends need special nourishment as it’s rougher. Oiling is not enough to de-tangle hair. Only a conditioner can do that.

M: Conditioners require a lot of time and effort to use.
F: With a good conditioner, you just need to leave it on for a minute or two before rinsing off. Minimal fuss, maximum benefits.

M: Conditioner is only for “troubled hair”.
F: Hair consists of dead proteins and can’t rejuvenate itself. The healthiest hair will eventually dry out if uncared for. Hair needs to be conditioned to prevent dryness and tangles.

M: Conditioners should be applied on the scalp.
F: Conditioners are meant to care for hair ends, not the scalp.

M: Conditioners make hair limp and greasy.
T: Excess oil in scalp causes limp and greasy hair. Conditioners nourish and keep hair strands tangle-free.

M: Conditioners cause dandruff.
F: This is not true. Dandruff is a complex problem and there are many factors that cause it, such as an unhealthy scalp. Dandruff is unrelated to the use of conditioners.

So, do you think you know more about hair management after reading this news-item?