When it comes to men’s hair, many myths have been around for years. However, some simply just aren’t true! Below, I debunk some of the most common men’s hair myths from wearing hats leads to hair loss to washing your hair every day is bad for it. Read on to find out more...
Wearing hats leads to hair loss
Wearing hats regularly will not cause hair loss or hair thinning, however, it is important to be cautious when putting on/taking off your hat and to keep your hats clean as much as possible, as dirty hats can lead to the scalp becoming irritated and itchy and constant friction from hat wearing/tight hairstyles can lead to the hair becoming damaged.

Washing your hair every day is bad for it
This is untrue. Everybody's hair produces oil at different rates, and many men will require their hair to be washed every day due to the buildup of oils and hair starting to look oily/greasy in appearance. Of course, you can also use a dry shampoo to absorb any excess oils, however, they will not want to use this product too often, as it can cause build up on the scalp and scalp irritation, therefore, washing every day or every other day is advised for those with oilier hair types.

Plucking gray hairs leads to more gray hairs showing up
Another myth! However, this can be time consuming and painful too! Instead, embrace your gray hairs! Gray hair has never been so on trend, whether you wear it as an all over hair colour or experiment with gray blending. Ask your men’s hairdresser/barber what they recommend for you.

Hair growth products don’t work
Many men after trying a few products tailored to ‘reset hair loss’ and being unsuccessful have been led to believe that all hair growth products don’t work. However, some do! And it’s important to note that not all products work for everyone. One product trending right now is Rosemary Oil, which has been scientifically proven to help promote hair growth, strength and thickness. This can be a great product for men who would like to slow down hair loss and stimulate hair growth, however, for those with more serious cases of hair loss, they should visit a reputable dermatologist or trichologist who will be able to provide them with a tailored treatment plan after analysis of their hair.

Colouring your hair is unhealthy
Bleaching is bad for your hair and can make it more prone to damage. However, not all colour services/treatments are particularly bad for your hair! Adding colour can be a great way to inject like and ‘plump’ up the appearance of your hair, give it a healthier, shinier appearance and allow it to look thicker with more dimension too. When hair colouring, never do this by yourself at home! Always visit a reputable men’s hairdresser who will use reputable professional products and keep your hair condition in mind at all times whilst putting your hair through the colour process.

Comments