1. Myth: Brush 100 Strokes A Day For Healthy Hair
Fact: Brushing is a form of friction that, if done in excess, will damage all hair and make them weak. However, brushing stimulates scalp circulation and helps distribute natural oils from roots to tips. A few strokes with a natural bristle brush on dry hair does it.

2. Myth: Stress Turns Your Hair Gray
Fact: No, if that were the case, we would have gray hair by the time we graduated from high school. Hair turns gray only when the cells producing melanin are not functioning correctly. There is no scientific proof that stress accelerates graying of hair.

3. Myth - Using conditioner after every wash is not necessary
Fact: You should be aware that applying conditioner after shampooing results in smooth, healthy hair that is free of frizz. Surfactants, which are present in shampoos, remove the natural oils from the scalp and hair while also removing dirt, pollutants, and dead skin cells.
In addition to hydrating your hair strands, conditioners also serve to protect them by forming a barrier around them.

4. Using shampoo results in hair loss
Fact: Shampooing won't stop your hair from growing or help it grow more quickly. Washing your hair is essential to maintaining its health.

5. Myth: Shaving causes hair to grow thicker
Fact: Your hair develops from hair follicles on your scalp. Shaving your head will not result in an increase in the quantity or quality of healthy hair follicles. Your hair won't become thicker either.

6. Myth: Dandruff signifies a dry scalp
Fact: Actually, it is the opposite. Dandruff is caused by yeast that thrives in an oily environment. So if you are worried that washing your hair daily could make them dry, then you should use a medicated shampoo i.e anti-dandruff shampoo.

7. Myth: Trimming your hair every 6 weeks makes it grow faster
Fact: Hair growth happens at the scalp. The frequency of trims has nothing to do with how fast (or slow) your hair will sprout. The reason why you’ve heard this tip so much is that regular trims prevent split ends and breakage.

8. Myth: Air is better than blow-drying
Fact: Using a hairdryer at the proper temperature and distance can be less damaging than air drying. While blow-drying hair causes more damage to the hair’s surface, air- drying hair can cause damage within the strands themselves. When your hair is exposed to water for extended periods (let’s say, the hour it takes for your hair to dry on its own), it swells up and puts pressure on the proteins that keep your hair intact.

9. Myth: Natural oils are good for hair
Fact: Most raw food ingredients (like avocado oil, coconut oil, and honey) are incapable of penetrating the hair shaft deep enough to make any lasting improvement. They can leave a sticky residue and make strands feel greasier.

10. Myth: The dirtier your hair is, the faster it will grow
Fact: Some people assume that dirty hair grows faster—less washing and styling means fewer chances for breakage, right? But don’t go skipping showers in hopes of longer hair just yet; this is just a myth that will only give you greasy locks and an unpleasant odor.

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