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Page 1 of 3 Shilpi Madan dispels urban mane care myths and gets them out of your hair
Partial knowledge is lethal. Even when it comes to lock lessons. Your
hair, like your smile, is something you wear everyday. So work on it. And
remember, when in doubt, consult your hair stylist. Make that your anthem
and your hair will love you for it…
Myth 1. Cutting hair makes it grow faster and thicker
Untrue. Chopping your locks can neither alter its biological growth rate
nor its overall texture. This common misconception stems from the fact
that hair is thicker at the base than it is at the tip, so shorter hair
appears thicker at first. “Hair grows from the roots,” says hair stylist
Avan Contractor who gives snip salon b:blunt a cutting edge. “Trimming
your hair frequently keeps it free of unwanted split ends, thin strands
and prevents hair breakage. Cutting your hair lends it a winsome edge in
terms of style and shape.”
Myth 2: Split ends can be removed without trimming
Untrue. Scissor moves is the only way to go. Don’t want to frequent a
salon? Snip away at home using a professional set of scissors. Remember,
if you use dull blades, it will make the splits worse. And if you ignore
the split ends, they will grow and bifurcate the length of the hair
strands. “You can curb the occurrence of split ends by using the correct
products, the right way. For instance, holding the nozzle of the hair
dryer along the length of the hair shaft while drying your hair. By using
a stay-in conditioner, compliant in texture with your hair type…” says
Contractor
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