True or False!

Test your hair knowledge by answering true or false to the following common misconceptions! Simply just highlight underneath each question to reveal the answer.

If I shave will my hair grow back faster and thicker?
FALSE! Shaving your hair does not make it grow back thicker and faster. It may appear thicker because when hair is shorter it appears more "coarse" and "stubbly" than longer hair!

Before they used bowls for the traditional "bowl cut" did they used pumpkins to create this classic hair-do?
TRUE! Back in colonial Connecticut they used pumpkins to ensure a uniform hairstyle. This is where the term "pumpkin head" comes from!

Can split ends be repaired without cutting them off?
FALSE! The only successful treatment for removing split ends is to cut them off. Some hair care products may temporarily merge split ends together, but this fix only lasts until your next shampoo!

I was born with curly blonde hair. Will my hair be this texture/colour forever?
FALSE! Some people are born with light blonde hair and end up with dark brown hair by their early 20s. Hair can change texture and colour depending on many variables, such as age, chemical treatments, medication, pregnancy, and chemotherapy.

I'm a smoker. Will I get more grays because of this?
TRUE! Smokers are four times more likely to have grays than non-smokers.

Will washing my hair every day dry it out!?
FALSE! Dry hair doesn't have to do with how many time you wash it, but with what sort of shampoo you are using. If you're using a shampoo designed for a different texture than your hair you may find your hair too dry or too greasy. The best thing to do is to ask your stylist which shampoo is best for your hair type!

Should I was my hair every day?
FALSE! There is no "correct" schedule for washing hair. How often you wash your hair depends on your hair type. People with fine hair that is prone to getting greasy should wash their hair more often than people with dry or damaged hair.

If I wear my hair in a tight ponytail every day will it increase my chance of baldness?
TRUE! Traction alopecia is a very real hair loss condition that may result from wearing tight ponytails, cornrows or buns over an extended period of time.


If I buy a drugstore product will it be the same as buying a product from my salon?
FALSE! While there is exceptions to every rule, generally salon products are manufactured to contain higher quality ingredients. Drugstore products are cheaper because they use less quality products. The quality ingredients found in salon products are rarely used in the cheaper drugstore versions. The best way to find the product that works best for you is to ask your stylist what they used in your hair during your blow dry!