10 Biggest Hair-Care Myths

April 5, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Myth: Frequent trims make hair grow faster.

iStock View LargerView Thumbnails Myth: You can mend split ends with the right products.

Myth: Coloring your hair causes major damage.

Myth: You can't make flat, fine hair look full of body.

Myth: Rinsing with ice-cold water after a shampoo will give you shinier hair.

Myth: Switching shampoos can make hair look healthier.

Myth: Stress can make your hair fall out.

Myth: You should brush your hair 100 strokes every day.

Myth: If you pluck out one gray hair, two or three will sprout in its place.

Myth: To get really clean hair, you must "lather, rinse, and repeat."

Myth: Frequent trims make hair grow faster.

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Myth: Frequent trims make hair grow faster.

Truth: "Hair grows a half-inch per month, whether you cut it or not," says John Barrett, owner of the John Barrett Salon in New York City. Hair may grow slightly faster in the summer, but that has nothing to do with the stylist's scissors and everything to do with hormones, which do speed growth a little. One thing a trim will do: Eliminate split ends, making hair look better.

Think brushing your hair 100 strokes each night is healthy? Will frequent trims really make your hair grow faster? Read on to discover the simple truths behind great hair.

-By Melissa Foss

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