5 Shampoo Myths You’ve GOT to Stop Believing

Most people believe that they know everything about their hair. While that is true to some extent, try Googling, “How many times a week should I shampoo?” and you’ll be greeted with at least 12 million results.

Add the recent hair fads and trends like dry shampooing and baking soda, you’re left utterly confused.

But when it comes to taking care of our beautiful, gorgeous hair, we always wonder the type of shampoo we should use. The truth is, the type of shampoo you use doesn’t matter as much (it does to some extent), but how you shampoo does.

Here is a list of shampooing myths you need to avoid:

Shampoo Every Day

You’ve probably heard of this myth. You also know that washing your hair every day leads to the natural oils in your hair being stripped. But that’s actually a myth itself. It’s far from the truth.

Shampooing every day leads to production of oil in your hair. So, you’re actually encouraging your hair to produce more oil in order to combat dryness. This is of course bad because more oil means that your hair will become greasy and unmanageable.

Shampooing Leads to Hair Loss

 

When you shampoo your hair, all the hair that was supposed to be shed (around 60-100 hairs) starts shedding. Therefore,

you’re not actually losing more hair, you’re just losing the hair you were supposed to lose.

If you don’t regularly brush your hair, untangling knots may also lead to hair loss.

You Need to Shampoo Curly Hair

It turns out, curly hair is naturally dry and coarse. Therefore, the best way to manage them is by co-washing them. Co-washing means using only conditioner to wash your hair. You want to be able to preserve the natural oils in your hair if you have thick, curly hair.

Use a conditioner that is gentle and removes product buildup in your hair.

You Should Always Condition After Shampooing

This is simply untrue. You can reverse your routine. For days, you want a voluminous look, shampoo your hair. You can use conditioner on the ends of your hair to make them look healthier and shinier. Other than this, you can even skip a day and use conditioner instead.

Using OTC Lice Shampoos Removes Head Lice

No matter what anyone tells you, never use OTC lice shampoos. They are full of lindane, a chemical that is known for its carcinogenic properties. It’s known to cause seizures and overexposure can result in death.

Instead, hire a professional lice removal service to take care of the problem for you! Lice specialists are skilled in the art of lice removal and are a reliable and safe way to get rid of lice because they use natural treatments.

We offer reliable lice removal Coral Gables services.

Our clinic also offers in-home lice treatments, as well as home inspection services. If you or a loved one is struggling with an infestation, feel free to call us at (800) 405-8201.