4 Popular Hair Loss Myths – Debunked By Don De Sanctis

Over my years in the hair industry, I have heard some crazy things from clients… however, the reoccurring subject is hair loss worries. So, I have decided to debunk some of the most popular hair loss myths I have encountered.

MYTH 1: YOU’RE BALD BECAUSE YOU WEAR HATS

Don’t stress there is no need to throw away your favourite hat! Believe it or not, there is absolutely no evidence that wearing hats (no matter how frequent) leads to hair loss. I believe this is a popular myth because people may think that covering your hair doesn’t allow it to grow. Hat wearing won’t make you lose hair, but infections can so make sure you wash your hats frequently to avoid this.

MYTH 2: YOU’RE BALD BECAUSE YOUR MOTHER’S FAMILY IS BALD

It takes two to tango here- your mother’s ancestry will not be the sole reason you could potentially go bald. Hair loss is actually a genetic trait which means you can inherit it from either parent! So, you may want to investigate your father’s ancestry too…

MYTH 3: YOU’RE BALD BECAUSE YOU’RE STRESSED

This is actually partially true. Stress and trauma can cause temporary hair loss where basically your hair follicles have a break and then resume their normal cycle once the stress has passed. However, this is a different type of hair loss than baldness where the hair will not grow back at all.

MYTH 4: NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS CAN MAKE YOUR HAIR GROW

Dr. Ben Friedman from the Henry Ford Cancer Institute confirmed that “no amount of vitamins or minerals can help regrow hair”. Hair growth is a natural process, and no natural supplement can mimic or influence the science behind this. With this being said, natural supplements can help existing hair become stronger and healthier.

Don’t believe all you hear and remember to take care of your hair.