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7. Gray hair can only be covered with permanent color
FALSE: Depending on the percentage of gray
hair that you have, you may be able to blend or cover the
budding gray with a semi-permanent or demi-permanent blend
that does not contain harsh chemicals.
8. Excessive use of hair products
causes hair loss
FALSE: There are no known, (professionally
produced) hair care products that cause hair loss. You may
sculpt your locks with as much gel, mousse or spray as you
desire. However, be careful of home-made remedies, or any
product that you don’t know the contents of.
9. Hair care products advertised as natural are
chemical-free
FALSE: Not all hair care products sold in
health food establishments, etc are completely natural; some
may contain chemicals like SLS. When in doubt read the
label.
10. Eating Jell-O will make your hair grow faster
FALSE: According to dermatologists, there is
no evidence that Jell-O will do anything for hair growth.
Syncronized swimmers use Gelatin on their hair to protect
against chlorine damage), but there's no evidence that it
will stimulate growth.
11. Stress causes your hair to thin
FALSE: Everyday stress won't cause your hair
to thin. The problem may be hormonal or nutritional in
nature.
12. Steroids have no side effects on hair
FALSE: Bodybuilders beware! Anabolic steroids
are very potent chemicals that have some treacherous side
effects including acceleration of hair loss. The problem is
that these side effects are usually delayed by several
years.
13. Standing on your head cures hair loss
FALSE: Hair follicles need more than blood
flow to grow hair. Standing on your head to increase blood
flow to your scalp, may be great for your gymnastic skills,
but will have no effect on your hair.
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