Debunking Hair Care Myths

Noted hair care scientist and expert consultant for L'Oreal Paris, Dr David Kingsley, offers his best tips for keeping hair healthy and strong while setting the record straight on common conventional knowledge:

 

Wash your hair often: The old wives' tale that says washing your hair makes it fall out is incorrect. Also, shampooing and conditioning your hair frequently doesn't make it limper, dryer, nor does it cause product build-up. Wash your hair as often as you want. Any hair that falls out during washing has already been released by the follicle and is therefore ready to come out. Oily hair should be washed most days. Dry hair can be washed less frequently. 

Protect your hair in sun and snow: In hot climates, wear a hat in order to protect your hair. Before going to the pool or beach, apply a small amount of strengthening conditioner to the mid-length and ends of hair - this will help reduce some of the harmful effects of salt or chlorine. Also, rinse your hair thoroughly with regular tap water when getting out of the sea/pool. In cold climates, use a humidifier to seal in moisture.

 

Get your daily dose of EFA: Essential Fatty Acids (EFA), such as ceramides, are important for scalp and hair health. EFA deficiency can lead to: diffuse hair loss, dull/ brittle hair, dandruff, eczema and splitting nails. Incorporate ceramides into your diet; they can be found in dairy, eggs, soybeans, rice and wheat.

 

One hair chemical at a time: Chemical applications can make hair brittle and more easily broken or tangled by friction or tension. Make sure any chemical processing does not overlap on the hair shaft, as this weakens the hair. All chemically processed hair will benefit from strengthening treatments 48 hours before and/or after the chemical process. Also, use conditioner every time you shampoo.

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