Hair Experts Debunk 15 Hair Myths | Debunked
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- Trichologist Anabel Kingsley and dermatologist Camille Howard-Verovic debunk 15 myths about hair. They explain why hair doesn't grow faster when you constantly cut it, the true cause of dandruff, and whether shampooing causes hair loss.
Kingsley is a trichologist and the brand president of Philip Kingsley. She specializes in the science of the hair and scalp, with a focus on postpartum hair loss, nutrition, and the psychology of hair loss. You can read more about her work here: www.philipkingsley.com/clinic...
Howard-Verovic is a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Girl Hair, a personal-hair-care brand for folks with curly, coily, and textured hair. You can read more about her work here: dermbeautydoc.com/
0:00 Intro
0:39 Hair grows faster when you constantly cut it
1:24 You have dandruff because your scalp is dry
2:14 Washing your hair every day is bad for you.
3:12 Shaving causes hair to grow back thicker and darker
3:44 Air drying your hair is better than blow drying
5:14 Shampooing causes extra hair loss
6:00 Only shaving causes ingrown hairs
6:58 Stress makes you have gray hair
7:42 If you pluck a gray hair, two more will grow in its place
8:38 You can repair a split end
9:13 Baldness is only passed down through your mother
10:28 The more you brush your hair, the healthier, it will be
11:42 Oils will make hair grow faster and longer
12:32 Wigs, weaves, and braids always protect your hair
13:52 Tender headed is just that
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Hair growing faster when you constantly cut it is probably one of the most known myths about hair in the world
I never heard this myth.
The point of trimming is to avoid splits and knots. Hair stylists encourage trims so that your hair can grow without breaking at the ends. It’s not necessary but your hair will struggle to get longer if the ends are damaged as breaking. Trying to grow hair longer with unhealthy ends probably takes 5x as long as trying to grow and maintain length with healthy ends
@@KP-rh5qz maybe you've heard the beard on
@@nabri-nfg3262 yes!
@@jaszlyyy that makes sense, which explains my hair length.
Yupp, we're definitely going to need a part two.
Especially going into afro Caribbean/African hair, which just has its own universe full of myths and so-called hacks and methods 😩
I wanna know how to make my hair softer without relaxing it
Yup! I'm in my thirties and still confused on how to properly care for my hair. Especially my scalp. My scalp is a mess. 😩
We can start by busting the myth that black people hair is all that different
@@defnotatroll hydrating hair masks! Before I went natural, all hairdresser described my hair as "stubborn", "dry". After my big chop, regular masks really helped transform my hair. It's soft, fluffy and healthy 😊
@@jessislistless thank you!
I can confirm that stress can cause grey hairs earlier. I started getting greys in high school. And it slowed down a while after I stopped living with my parents 😑
Lol. I'm pretty sure my parents will also stop having excessive greying when i move out.
I got grey hair in middle school 😭
I had gray hair when I was 13. Recently, I haven't had gray hair at all at 24.
(School system sucks.)
i’m 17 and i have two distinct grey hairs
Yup, grey hairs before 20 for me lol
Tricologis: "If shaving made our hair grow thicker I'd shave my hair..." She sumarized how people with fine hair feel with a single sentence lol
How about stop shaving your legs?
Hi
I was thinking the same thing when she said that.
Yeas girl! My mother has slightly wavy thick hair and her hair always has insane volume which is something I, as someone with very fine straight(literally no texture) hair, struggle with a lot
Protein. Although, that alone can be complicated...
I wish they had gone into more detail about shampooing and how often to do it (depending on several factors of course)
If you got oily hair shampoo more often.
@@SacreDro too often will dry your hair out and cause a vicious cycle
I had dandruff due to using head and shoulders as a kid. I switched to tea tree shampoo and it totally went away, night and day difference!
@@colinray4186 Everyone is different, my dermatologist told me to try shampooing daily to prevent dandruff. I did it, and it was the only thing that worked for me. I heard other people prefer one day yes, one day no.
@@Motorlizard
Hi Bill,
Could you please confirm that shampoo name is 'tea tree shampoo'?!
A few things that actually helped to control my hairfall include: (1) I discontinued wearing ponytails because it leds to tension damage. (2) I began massaging my scalp twice a week with liitleextra cocoonnion hair oil while bending over & holding my head upside down to allow blood flow to the scalp. (3) Covering my head while moving out to shield my hair from pollution. (4) Using mild shampoo again from liittleextra only to wash my hair.
I love how they discussed scalp sensitivity being a myth. For the longest I thought that I just had a super sensitive scalp and didn't realize that the relaxers I'd been getting since I was young were making my scalp more and more sensitive. I have a high tolerance for pain before I start outwardly showing it and by the time I was in high school I was crying with every relaxer.
When I did the big chop before leaving for college and stopped chemically treating my hair I noticed that my scalp started feeling much better and my hair felt so much healthier. It actually started growing much faster than before (the chemicals were probably breaking and damaging it) and I started enjoying getting my hair braided because it didn't hurt anymore.
I’m still a little skeptical of the shampooing answer, while I recognize the process of shampooing doesn’t cause hair loss, I’ve definitely noticed experientially that it dries out my hair, some brands far worse than others. A lot of conditioners also don’t properly replenish or moisturize, they just coat with wax for the appearance of hydration. I’ve heard that shampooing regularly can actually cause your scalp to produce more oil to account for the drying effects but I’d like to hear professionals discuss how true this is
Maybe try a moisturizing shampoo? Shampoos can definitely be really drying
Yea moisturizing one or maybe even organic shampoos/conditioners. Not an expert but it’s worked for me so far (I have long fine hair). Maybe our scalps and hairs react the same way our skin would when it’s dry and the actual cause being it’s not hydrated/moisturized enough.
There is salon shampoos that are expensive but great for you type of hair.
Every professional I know tells me that people need to wash their hair. Certain people require more washes, but if your shampoo is drying your hair, then it's not the right shampoo for you. My mother has people sit in her salon chair every day, and she knows if you're not washing your hair every 1-3 days. The scalp gets dirty, and there's buildup. My hair is long and damaged(past bleaching/dyeing), which is why shampoo dries out my hair. I apply conditioner to my ends before and after shampooing my scalp, and then I go in with a leave on conditioner as needed. If you use dry shampoo regularly in leu of washes, then you're damaging your scalp even more. Product/sweat/oil shouldn't sit on the scalp for days on end, it could cause damage, hair loss, dandruff, scalp pimples, etc. The no-wash trend is not helping people, just like the coconut oil trend and the no-wash face trend for acne. Hygiene and cleanliness is not bad for you unless you're overdoing it or using the wrong products
@@Dem765 there was a “no wash” trend for acne? All I’ve ever seen and experienced was people washing their face constantly when dealing with acne
Could you maybe elaborate on the dandruff answer? There seem to be other conditions that can cause flakes that can be quite unpleasant while not being technically dandruff. Can these smaller flakes be caused by extensive washing and shampooing of a sensitive/dry scalp as it is often claimed?
Please! I have incredibly dry skin and I still get “dandruff” but it might not be dandruff after listening to this!
@@keararanck176 dry scalp and dandruff are different. Shedding due to dandruff vs dry scalp also look different. Very different treatments too(:
I am not a expert ( just someone who is affected by actual dandruff).
Yess i have the same question! I have tiny white flakes on my head but im sure they’re not from oiliness
This is just one possibility but for those who have dry scalps, it's a possibility that you may have scalp psoriasis. If you notice a lot of flaking and scabs on your scalp it's definitely worth checking into. My sister and I have always had flaky hair and thought we just had a bad case of dandruff but it has advanced over the years and my sister (24) was recently diagnosed with scalp psoriasis. I'm 19 and it's getting worse for me too now so I think I probably have it too. Hope this helps!
Head and shoulders saved my life
Representation matters! The fact that Dr. Howard-Verovic is coming through with the facts for the natural (type 3/4) hair community is so important. Helpful facts👏🏽!
I need her to come back and explain that number type system is also a myth. You don't have no 3c/4b/2abc nothing. Hair is either fine or coarse then curly, coily, zigzag or straight. Notice how that doctor didn't use nare numbers to describe Black hair.
@@kbcreative23 This is just my opinion but I feel like that system helps to an extent. I have coily hair and I feel like it helps with finding hair tools that are better for you and methods of handling your hair but I HATE when people use it to start unnecessary wars. Like when everyone was trying to fight Skai Jackson about 4c hair lmao. I also don't think it plays a part in what products you should be using in your hair but for tools and methods I think it helps because type 3 girls aren't going to handle their hair the same way type 4 girls will, you know? So definitely people need to chill and take it with a grain of salt because it's not some religious text on hair or something but it does have it's benefits.
@@manuela. hair typing helps but it’s definitely not the end all be all/the most important thing to know about caring for your hair. hair porosity, strand thickness and the density of your hair are a lot more important to know. it’s unfortunate how little this information is pushed in the natural hair community.
a person can only represent itself.
Perdiodttt!!!
love that they included curly/texture into the hair conversation when it normally isn’t included
I'd never heard of tenderheadedness before just now, but I do have a related anecdote: my mother used to hate brushing my hair because I would cry and scream, and eventually she just made me keep it in a bob so I could brush it myself.
Then she grew out her hair for the first time since she was a kid, and she realized that "Oh. You're not supposed to start the brush at the scalp and drag it through. That really, really hurts." She apologized and everything, it was very validating.
Thank you for having a Black woman for this. While skin/scalp should be similar, our hair texture is what makes us different when it comes to hair care. i went years coming on youtube trying to get advice on my 4C hair and i realised that the advice from these dermatologists and experts were meant for people with straight hair
Agreed!
Well I don’t have straight hair either, so I kinda get it. Mine goes from wavy to curly fast and tangles more than anyone I know.
@Tigiudanke Barrie
Probably because many of us were made to believe our hair is that different. But yeah, you saying this just made me realize it’s kind of a no brainer. People mainly focus on the hair texture and type, because we’re more likely than not to have curls and coils. And when many us were forced to texturize and relax our hair, and learn of our actual hair type, it feels so different. Anyways though, I agree.
@@ironfist4655 I didn’t know being black was racist lol get a grip
@@prod.royalsg1630 ugh. The pain
I have eczema and I know someone who has psoriasis and we actually get "dandruff" on our dry scalp. I think it would've been helpful to point out that you do still get flakes from dry scalp they're just not "dandruff". I didn't know this until I saw a doctor. Also blow drying can be damaging to people with dry or sensitive scalp.
how do you deal with it?
@@miaaa8156 Ive a severe case of it as well and i just shower everyday with good anti dandruff shampoo. its especially hard to not have your head filled with them if you don't shower everyday during winter. sometimes when i don't, it gets really bad but it always goes away once i make sure i shower and shampoo everyday for a week or two and then continue to do so to keep it at bay.
@@ashonline77 shampoo everyday?? Doesn't that make it a bit too dry?
@@lotsofdreams7684 not really. My hair gets really greasy even a day without it so It just puts it in a clean state for me. But also just make sure you're using a shampoo that's best for you.
@@miaaa8156 i use ginger shampoo by the body shop it works like magic after second wash
I really appreciated this video especially the part about hair loss. I have PCOS and hypothyroidism and my hair has thinned and I've lost a lot throughout the last 4 years. People still say I have a lot of hair and I do appreciate that but it's the fact that it's changed that bugs me. Since it's thinning on my temples my hair sits weird and I'm constantly losing a lot of hair
omg do you have hashimoto's disease because i have that and pcos too
@@sacollins982 I don't think I particularly have Hashimoto's but my symptoms are very close to the same I believe
@no potatoes 34 I'm so sorry you have to go through it too and that other just don't understand your insecurity about it. My loss is a lot of the same, near the temples and just so much thinning that my hair sits weird and doesn't look the best pulled back. Thankfully I can still side part my hair but probably not for much longer. I've heard that using rosemary tea basically really helps with hair growth so maybe try that! I'm going to eventually x
I lost hair with PCOS and it grew back when the doctor put me on Metformin
@@cindellednic unfortunately I'm already on metformin and have been for years but it doesn't help with my hair :( but I think it's just the fact that I have both hormone conditions so it makes it more "severe" and complicated in a way
I just noticed losing hair on the top of my head at 26 yrs old, even though I was always 'known' for having really thick and voluminous hair. It's most probably genetical, even though it came so very sudden and surprising. I am going to see a dermatologist next week but I think I have almost never been this depressed and bad mood-y.
My hair was always a big part of my identity and going bald at my age really scares me.
I still got a little bit of hope in me that it comes from stress or bad diet but I don't think it's gonna be the case.
I just had to get this off of my chest even though no one is gonna read this. Genetical hair loss sucks because you can't really do much about it. It's so unfair.
Rogaine 5%. PRP treatments work great brother
Finasteride works best but with scary side effects
@@owaismahmood6037 thanks man. Actually done PRP and I think it's showing some effects. Also have done some studying regarding nutricion and I think it's doing some good. I aint letting this shit break me
During covid lock down I had stress induced alopecia.... I took supplements and it has helped. Then I cam.out of that stress and my hair grew back so its true that stress plays a role
I have a full head of hair and I’m 18 and that’s my biggest fear.
Is there like a transplant you can do?
One of my friends went through a period of EXTREME stress at 17. His physical manifestation is having one pure silver patch above his right ear. The rest is still almost black. Crazy stuff.
Stress effects hormones so it's not uncommon for it to cause things to happen like that in extreme cases like they said. The body stops making the melanin and it goes white, this is sad to have happen young and could have been prevented by lessening stress and taking a blood panel. It helps diagnose those key hormone changes and they could have helped prevent it but... by the time you realize what's going to happen it's happened so ... not much you can do after the fact.
That's interesting.
Unrelated but when I went through some stress back in March I burned my mouth due to how suddenly severe my acid reflux became.
The same thing happened to me, at 21 I lost my mother and that period was very emotional and a patch of white hair appeared and I still have it 8 years later.
Doctor strange who
I go through extreme stress everyday and I'm still not a silver fox. Kinda salty about it
I wish they elaborated on the “hair doesn’t grow faster from cutting it” of course it doesn’t alone. But if you have split ends and single strand knots, NOT trimming your ends has a negative effect on any growth. A split end will continue splitting up the strand, and knots continue knotting, leading to breakage. If your hair is breaking at the same rate it’s growing, it’s almost like it’s hardly growing. Healthy ends allow for less breakage than unhealthy ends.
they yes to trimming, but not as a method to make your hair grow faster.
The key word was “grow”. Regardless of how frequently one trims or not. Hair grows from the root so what you do to the ends will never affect the growth process.
@@asc_yourself_why The commenter mentioned "grow". She was simply talking in terms of split ends. Her comment was to elaborate why a person would need to cut their hair.
I totally agree. I felt like they were too generic with that part.
Yeah, and it's very individual and depending on the situation when you get to that point. I once went over a year without many split ends, now i need to go more often. But damaged hair will not grow.
Everyone keeps yelling at me for washing my hair everyday. It’s the only way I get relief from the itch, rash, dermatitis that I suffer from. Also reduces hair loss and I do blow dry afterwards but make sure to be gentle as I do it. Finally this video confirmed what I already know plus I learned a lot of new things too. Great video!!!
what shampoo do you use?
Why do people *yell* at you?
My mother and I have ALWAYS washed daily! Our hair has always looked better for it
@@skulltaylor1616 better than what? If you’ve ALWAYS washed your hair daily, you’re admitting that you have nothing to compare your daily washed hair to.
Obviously, if you have a skin problem and a ton of dandruff or whatever, washing every day is probably best for you. You’re the exception to the rule. That doesn’t negate the fact that most people have better results skipping a day or two, and the more curly or textured your hair is, the more days you should skip. If you have fine, stick straight hair with oily skin and a scalp rash…OBVIOUSLY wash your hair. 🤦🏽♀️
This is very validating 😂 I have extremely fine, straight hair that gets oily very quickly, and I shampoo it every single day - I have to, or it'll look revolting. People have told me my whole life that that's bad for me, that it damages my hair and dries out my scalp, that it's only that oily because I wash it so often. However, professionals have often commented on how healthy my hair looks and feels. It's a relief to hear from specialists that different hair has different needs and that I'm doing the best thing to care for my hair.
I used to wash my hair everyday and that made it so oily and caused excess shedding and issues with dandruff. I now wash every other day or every third day and my hair is shedding way less, it's thicker and fuller (the corners of my hairline were almost bald but the hair is almost fully grown back now), and its way less oily and the dandruff is mostly gone. So there is such a thing as overshampooing. She said she washes every day but I have similarly fine and straight hair and that did Not work for me. Try different things and do what works best for your own hair.
I can't do that because i live in tropical country and sweat so much throughout the day
@@milkdrinker117 climate certainly plays a role in hair care, if washing every day is what's best for you then keep at it 👍
me too!! i used to wash my hair every single day.. now try to wash after 1 or 2 days
Like me
How often do you condition compared to Shampooing? I've been using a tea tree invigorating set from PureZero. What do you use?
I love how the derm was appreciative of stylists 💜 And acknowledged that a good stylist who educates can also be an option.
Also love how y’all talk about curly hair! Most videos don’t talk about curly hair nor how to take care of it. Thank you! 😊
Thanks to your video I finally understood why I constantly have dandruff. My hair is very thick and fine and I've been following those "hair hacks" where they tell you to just wash your hair once a week. What huge mistake! Of course, it wouldn't work on me! More hair = more oil glands = more oil! It's so obvious but it really just clicked for me just now. Thank you so much!
my hairdresser said that hair does not grow faster when you cut it, but if someone has heat damaged hair or uses heat products regularly, trimming the hair frequently will help remove split ends which will eventually fall out (unless properly treated). This way the hair appears to be growing longer because of the trims, but in reality its because it is healthier.
Right, trims do not change growth rate, but if damage and split ends are left unchecked, often ends can break off faster than new growth comes in. So it won't make your hair grow faster, but occasional trims can help achieve more length in a shorter time by preventing split ends from spreading.
Thank you to Dr. Howard-Verovic for elevating stylists who are passionate about education! It's beyond considerate for those of us who don't have healthcare, or have a plan that makes it difficult to access one.
vivian you dont need to access health-care - I have the NHS and you wont believe how incompetent they are in helping people with hair and skin issues. I educated myself through resources that are free & you can too! Water, oxygen, sunlight. that's it and plenty of omega rich supplements a 500mg bottle of primrose oil capsules will cost you £2 thereabouts in your discount stores. Your hair needs oxygen, not if it's clogged with gunky shampoos and even the most expensive ones cause build up rapidly, water - wash it out well with cool water and drink decent amounts of water and sunlight - let your hair down in the sun, even in the winter sun - don't fall for the nonsense UVA rays are ageing your hair - unless your a beach bum it shouldn't matter much. Do ur research I know sun is not damaging to darker hair types - u find out how much sun might damage your hair colour say if it's a lighter shade.
This was nice but we need a kinky/coily hair only version that deals specifically with debunking all the type 3&4 relaxed, loose natural and locced hair myths. There is just not enough professionally vetted info about our hair types, especially type 4. Which is weird cuz our hair is the most versatile and we wear the broadest range of possible hair styles. I hope to see part two soon👍🏾
I completely agree. There's so much loc info on YT it's overwhelming.
Yes please 🙏🏽
A lot of the “myths” about trimming ends and applying oil just prevent breakage so your hair seems to grow faster. They keep the ends from fraying and breaking off, or needing to be cut as frequently. (I’m AA w/kinky-coily hair.)
I’ve been WAITING for a hair myths debunked video! I’m bummed that they didn’t cover whether putting your hair up when it’s wet is myth or fact. I leave my hair down when wet because at the least, it does dry faster, but I would have liked to see that statement on here!
Wet hair is weaker and more subject to all sort of damage than hair with a normal humidity. If the humidity of the air is less than 10% (Wyoming, Antarctica, et al), that can lead to excessively dry hair, which is also weak.
Gentle manipulation of wet won't directly damage it, but preventing it from drying for hours can lead to harmful fungal growths.
@@b.calvinsaul1909 putting your hair up when its wet can damage it if it's in a tight ponytail by pulling on the hairs. Also brushing you're hair while it's still wet/drying isn't always good either
The slightly talked about it during the time they were talking about blow drying vs. air drying.
It kinda depends on HOW exactly, that you put your hair up while it's wet...
You don't want to braid it tight or put it into a particularly cramped do, like a tight ponytail or bun while it's wet. That's going to be abusive and with wet hair being softened from moisture, it's more prone to breakage and pulling out...
BUT if you're using a towel and tie device of sorts (even improvised from a towel and clips or bands) to help the drying process, then it's generally gentle enough to restrain the stuff out of your way, and get that wicking done to dry the hair for when you ARE interested in sculpting or brushing and doing whatever...
This process can also largely vary by temperature and humidity in your house in general... BUT you want your hair fairly dry before setting braids or buns or tying back ponytails with any vigor...
It's worth saying that "pre-softening" like in a good warm shower DOES help with the whole shaving process, including avoiding damage to the skin (which can intensify thickening of hairs)... AS does taking good care of your shaver/razor device and blades...
I've seen far too many people with the hair that they regularly shave as thick and hard as tooth-picks for me to say the whole "shaving thickens hair" legend is just a myth... It's hard to believe that JUST the hair on someone's face or JUST the hair on someone's legs or JUST the hair on the pits is somehow naturally supposed to grow thick enough individually to be used to clean teath... and nowhere else on the body...
Anecdotally, I've noticed that most guys (who don't routinely shave their legs) show a bit thicker and denser hair on their legs and arms, which are exposed to sunlight and weather a LOT more than the rest of their bodies over time... Likewise, older school types who use a straight razor (aka "cutthroat razor") or the old "butterfly" types have a dubious tendency toward a very stiff, wiry beard, but no such hair anywhere else??? SO "hmmmm"... there's at least a kernel of truth there...
SO here's the thing. Largely, your skin heals and repairs itself around the hair follicles. You don't have to believe me, either... Look into "Burn treatments and stages of healing" with an image search... You'll see that as a burn patient with significant area heals, there are "polka dots" of new skin that grow from the hair follicles and eventually blend together during their treatment...
I got 2nd and 3rd degree burns over about 25% of my body, so got this lesson up close and very personal...
What happens with shaving is repeated damage to the follicles and skin cells around them... Usually, it's a lack of skill and too much pressure or vigorous effort with the razor causing the damage... Over time, the body not only heals itself, but starts to reinforce those areas being routinely damaged... rather the same principle as building a callous... AND eventually, this reinforcement can include the hair...
SO this isn't to stop you from shaving. On it's own, no... The process of hair cutting, including with a butterfly or cutthroat razor won't necessarily damage the skin and cause such problems... BUT you'll want to work at skill and finesse. It's about a delicate touch to cut just the hair, not irritate or over-stimulate or damage the skin... I've consistently let my beard and mustache grow out about every year, just to have a break from shaving and to condition and treat the skin as well as hair to soften the stuff up... It helps. It may not be a magic potion to fix all the damage done already, but to a fair degree, it can help... especially with longer term comfort... ;o)
@@gnarthdarkanen7464 Hair growing thicker because you shave it *is* a myth. They *just* explained in the video how it works and why it can seem that way. You probably just met people who happened to have relatively thick body hair, or maybe you just remember the ones that did because they stood out to you and forgot all the people who didn't. This is why anecdotal "evidence" isn't evidence. One person's experience is never universal. It is a myth. Believe the trichologist snd the dermatologist, who have studied hair and skin for years. They know what they're talking about.
I raised three daughters, all quite close in age. They were never "tender headed" its just that I was down right brutal and vicious when putting their hair up!! Ok not totally true, that is absolutely a story they might tell :) Truth is I was very gentle in brushing their hair out, but in order to get their hair not only into a pony tail but to stay in a pony tail required an iron grip. I know there are a lot of difficulties with curly hair, but super fine silky, bolt straight hair definitely has its own challenges. Additionally, a myth I frequently combat is that hair will just keep growing indefinitely. Everyone's body has an ideal length that it will grow to, so for people that say "it just doesnt matter what I do, my hair just wont grow any longer", I have to break the news that they are probably right. As long as they arent doing anything to greatly damage and break their hair keeping it at that length, and their diet is good, that is just probably just the length their hair wants to be. While they may want their hair longer, I think it helps to stop beating yourself up over it, and thinking you are doing something wrong. Just be happy with what god gave ya!
In high school there was this kid who's hair never grew nor got shorter. It was always at his shoulders. Swore he never cut it even a millimeter. I thought maybe it was like damaged or something because he didn't have the best personal hygiene (looked and smelt like a werewolf and his closet appeared to only contain two shirts) but I mentioned that to my hair dresser and she said sometimes hair just wants to be a certain length, especially if it's thick and curly and got a lot of weight to it.
I’m so happy to hear that cleaning your hair (shampooing) everyday isn’t as bad as ppl say it is. After a full day of not washing my hair, it starts to get greasy and I hate it!
This was me, what I did was go 4-5 days without washing my hair for a few weeks I was washing 1-2 times a week, and now I can go 4-5 without it looking Oily
@@trendmarcevan7342 same here. First few weeks were very difficult but now my hair barely gets greasy even after four to five days of last shampooing. It saves me a lot of time and effort.
@@user-eg4zb8sp1w Love to hear it
That's bcz shampoo dried up your hair and your hair is recompensing the loss sort of fixing the damage of shampoo
YES, YES, YES! I knew the Black dermatologist was going to “go there” when they brought up the hair growth oils - it was in her body language - and I’m so glad that she did.
So what to use to make hair grow faster and longer then🤔
@@isaiahgibson3699 Hair growth is determined mainly by genetics. No topical product, outside of Minoxidil (the active ingredient in Rogaine), is able to grow hair. The best thing one can do is to create a healthy environment that the hair can grow: eat nutrient-dense foods and drink plenty of water. Use water-soluble hair products that aren't laden with heavy oils and butters, detangle properly, and keep your hands out of your hair after you're done styling it (obviously, in between your washes, you'll need to fluff and shake back out your style daily, but just don't play with your hair). Cleanse, condition, and style AT LEAST within every 7-10 days, or depending on your lifestyle (for instance, if you workout a lot, you'd want to wash more often because of sweat, and the buildup that can happen on the scalp from that). Scratch itches with the pads of your fingers versus your nails to prevent scarring to the scalp. Never style on dry hair, and protect your hair at night (bonnet, durag, etc.). These basics will create the optimal environment for your hair to grow based on your genetics.
@@terrellfstephens Thank you for this!!🙏🏽💯
@@terrellfstephens quick question, in my case my hair is pretty short (only a few inches) and i barely took care of it for a year+, should i just restart? i feel like its damaged but i also never had a lot of hair ever so idk
@@terrellfstephens is a silk pillowcase acceptable instead of a bonnet? I’ve tried wearing one sooo many nights and I sleep too aggressively for them to stay on.
My heart when she said magic growth oil don’t work. A silent cry.
I don’t believe them at all
@@Katherine_xs I understand you because after I watched this now it feel like everything Im doing is wrong but I haven’t had any bad experiences with the oil. I don’t know if it’s in my head or what.
I’m sorry for my Grammar errors. I’m trying to get use to some new glasses 😂
I think what they failed to explain is that while the hair won't grow faster it will stay hydrated and protected, which prevents breakage and so it won't need to be trimmed as often.
@@ritadnz ok
I’m tired of people telling me how to take care of my hair. As someone with acne, as well as long, fine, blonde hair, I understand that cleansing is only half of the process. The other half is moisture. I have to wash my hair daily because it simply gets too oily otherwise.
I wash my hair every day with a sulfate free, keratin and almond oil infused shampoo. I brush my hair using a Tangle Teezer brush while my hair is still pretty wet (after I wait maybe 10 minutes), then I apply hair oil to keep my ends moisturized.
My advice for people with hair like mine is: if it’s nearly impossible to get a comb or brush through your hair after showering and when it’s wet, YOU NEED A NEW SHAMPOO.
One thing I was happy to see was two ladies on both sides of the hair isles coming together for this. Very well thought out video. Great job. All of us with hair have issues. Some overlap no matter what hair you have and we all have heard stupid hair myths. Thank you for dispelling some common ones.
I wish they go more details about dandruffs vs dry scalp, I have a spot on my head that is always itchy, and usually I would scratch it until it becomes red almost like bleeding 🤔 I also wear hijab but I don't think it causes that because since the pandemic I've been going out less and the problem persists.
I would get it checked by a doctor.
Try rice water with orange peels I promise u will see change in your scalp
It could be something like psoriasis or eczema. If you can look at it with a mirror, or take a picture of it before you scratch it, you may be able to see if the skin is already red or has a similar appearance to a condition like psoriasis or eczema. That might help you find products you could try or give you a starting place if you choose to see a doctor or dermatologist about it.
I think it's eczema. 😶😶
It's most likely eczema
I would watch these ladies give more advice. I never knew dandruff was bc of oils and i have fine hair and I don't wash every day and have oily hair. There's so much misinformation out there abt hair. So good they debunked some of them.
So interesting to learn more about the main cause of dandruff and other known hair problems. Besides only identifying the myths, both Anabel and Camille had provided solutions as well, which is very beneficial for viewers.
I always love hearing from true professionals, thanks for answering all those myths
I think my father greying later in life acted counter to my maternal grandmother going gray in her teens. I got a sprinkling of grey when I was 12 but I didn't see much spread until my early 30s. (or something to that effect genetically.)
12? sounds like it could have looked really cool.
Facts, my mom went gray at 26. And i found my first fray in the back at like 17. But they started sprouting in the front of my hairline once i hit late 20s 😏
This is how all videos should be uploaded. Speakers are comfortable in their shin.
To the point and stay on point. Whenever, a video gets distracted by endless droning about pets or children I cut out.
Last but not least, interesting and informative. Only those who actually know their business can be this clear.
Perfect.
I'm so happy to learn from medical professionals. And I really, REALLY love learning about hair care for all hair types. One of the best feelings in the world is running your fingers across/through coily hair. I'm glad to know that gentle finger detangling isn't doing any damage!
My hairdresser also told me that cutting it doesnt make it stronger. It prevents breakage because it gets rid of split ends that travel all the way up breaking the strand off, but doesnt make it “stronger”. Not cutting it also doesnt ‘weaken’ it. you can keep it long but cut the split ends so it doesnt break off
Can you make a separate video on dandruff and its causes, treatment and how to avoid it and more details.
Love these two, their chemistry is phenomenal !
This is already so helpful and I’m barely half way through, my hair gets very oily very quickly but I was told that shampooing daily was dangerous to my hair, now I know that’s not true and I won’t have constantly oily hair now.
As a south Asian, oiling our hair has been done for centuries and I have to say we are known for having thick, luscious and healthy hair. So I don't quite agree with the oil question.
I think that’s just how our hair naturally is, regardless if we use hair oils. I don’t use hair oils much, and it’s naturally thick. Everyone in my family has the same kind of hair. It can also come down to diet, as well.
@@LittleMissV I don't disagree with you however I do think that stating oils are ineffective is quite premature.
What kinds of oils do you use?
Same I agree with you
@@Aly508x it depends on the oil and how you use it. but most of the oils people (particularly white women on social media who don’t know what they’re doing) load onto their hair are doing more damage than good. but i agree, oils can be used effectively.
I'm adopted and my heritage goes back to Lithuania, so my hair is very thick and I'd say my curls are like 3a as a 22 year old but were 3b when I was little. My parents didn't understand how to care for curly hair and they would just rip through the curls and I remember crying every single time because it hurt so bad.
Similar story here :(
My old ex"friends" would enjoy tormenting me with a hairbush too.
And when you at school or high school the never ending "Why don't you just brush your har?" or worse "Here's my hair brush, brush that jungle down"
I'm not adopted but I was raised by the non-black side of the family and sadly they didn't really know what to do about my hair. I had really short hair for most of my childhood because of this
Hi 🇱🇹
Whats up with that country? I know so many adopted people from there
I love different views. I definitely love hearing them talk about being tender-headed and the myth of oil and shampooing.
This whole time I thought I was just bad at getting the soap out of my hair. Now I know to treat my OILY not dry scalp.
Wow, what a duo. I really like them! 2 different perspective, giving us wide knowledge about hair
I love these 2 docs. So knowledgeable and they seem like great people overall.
Definitely needs a part2...many more subjects to be discussed
"Shaving causes hair to grow back thicker and darker" is one of the most tenacious belief I've hearded. Even some doctors believe it. I have some hair near the navel and I'm sad (yes I'm a freak I should disapear before transmitting my genes). Years ago I went to a doctor who litteraly told me it was my fault because "I just didn't have to shave that area" The way she told me this and how she "examined" me, it was humiliating. I never chose this sht.
Damn
Yeah, I have the same problem, I have hair near my navel as well that started really becoming a problem after I shaved the little strands that were initially there. So I don’t think that one is actually a myth since it literally happened to me.
Oh by the way, shame on that doctor for treating you that way.
You're not a freak? It's totally normal to have hair on your belly, I have it too. Also, that doctor sucks. I had doctors that judged my body for having stretch marks or scars. That visit hurt my self esteem a lot lol.
I like watching these debunking myths. Very educational.
Great video! I love the inclusion of the natural hair community! So often we are left out.
8:42 I love how these women support each other. I don’t know if they are friends or have professionally met few times before this show but I like how much respect they have for each other. No condescension.
Oh my god, for so long now i have never brushed my hair because normal brushes couldn't deal with it properly, and I have coils, zigzag, and wavy hair, but the Dermatologist mentioned specific brushes for people like me, and I feel like i've just been saved so much from further hardship, thank you!
Well gee - I came here for dandruff tips and discovered that I completely misunderstood what dandruff was! Thank you for spreading good information!
Olive oil & coconut oil in any hair care product whether alone or mixed makes my psoriasis worse. FYI I’m an Afro-American woman with locs. Soooo majority of the products tailored/target towards my hair care are interesting conversations.
That video gave me LIFE. Thank you so much for this! Imma show it to some expert wannabes out there within my community, so they can see not all of what they think is bad/good hair care :D.
Thank you guys for having both of these ladies so that the information was credible and inclusive.
Really excellent and factual!
Regrettably, the speakers are often either not experts or are afraid of backlash if they tell the truth (the two parenting 'experts' come to mind), but these two were admirable!
What was wrong with the parenting experts? What are they afraid to tell?
Great advice, thank you! Debunked all of the hair myths I’ve heard growing up!
Dr. Anabel Kingsley, I am amazed after seeing your hair. It so much denser and beautiful.
I lost hair due to anaemia, seeing hair like yours makes me just wish that you or anybody always have this thick , denser hair. No one should see too much hairfall
Thank you for clarifying a lot of doubts I had about hair and that too in a really simplified manner
hey! I’m a hairstylist :) basically cutting your hair does NOT make it grow faster- however it helps you to achieve your desired length more quickly! Trimming your hair often gets rid of split ends. Split ends start at the bottom of your hair shaft and continuously move up and up until it reaches the top (unless you cut it before it gets there). As it moves up it’s becoming more and more prone to breaking off and that is why we need to cut them. Split ends not only make your hair look and feel damaged, it will literally make your hair prone to breaking off so that even if you haven’t cut it in a year, you will not see as much growth (healthy growth at that) than if you were to trim it every few months. If you do not bleach or colour your hair often or at all, you probably won’t notice this too much until it’s been about a year of not cutting it, however if you DO bleach or colour your hair often, you will notice this VERY quickly as those chemicals put more stress on the hair strands and make them weaker (they also are changing the ph balance of the hair) and so you will need to trim it much more often than someone with virgin hair.
I'm a licensed cosmetologist and it was fun to go through this list and answer with y'all. It would be cool to see a similar video focusing on natural/African hair myths!
Thank you for having a Black American Doctor. There is such a difference in hair experiences between ppl with thin, straight hair ppl vs curly/wavey/zigzag pattern hair. Our hair is more complex than thin straight hair.
Thank you for this I’ve been dealing my hair dandruff for almost 3 yrs 😭
Thanks for creating inclusive content. It makes ALL the difference.
So glad to see Dr. Camille up there. Girl+Hair makes amazing natural/textured hair products. The Curl Cloud conditioner is bomb
Here I thought I knew a lot about hair, dandruff, etc.. I learned A LOT
Thank you ladies
The information in this video is good to know. Thank you so much for the education Ladies. Knowledge is power! 🙏🏾💛🙏🏾
Isn't the "You're hair will grow fast if you keep your edges trimmed"
Because you're trimming off the split ends that can break up the strand making your hair seem shorter or like it's not growing?
So trimming off the split ends makes it seem like your hair is growing faster because your hair doesn't have the chance to break or split as frequently.
Here in India we apply pure oil directly sometimes even twice a week, mostly before shampooing. I don't think something that's been around for hundreds of years can be wrong,even though it doesn't help hair grow faster it does help in someway .
Pre treating with oil (or pre-pooing in African American haircare terminology) isn't bad for the most part. The goal is to shampoo it away. It prevents harsh cleansers from stripping the hair
@@hshel2063 yes therefore ,I didn't understand why they said it shouldn't be applied directly to the scalp ,using natural oil is way better than using any hair cream.
People thought that the Earth was flat for hundreds of years too.
@@LittleMissV and your anology is wrong. People in different parts of the world have different types of hair ,it can cause acne if you've got oily skin or even clog the follicles if you don't wash it off ,but it doesn't have any other harmful effects as such. Key is in using it the right way.
It will reduce the excess heat
thank you so much for this video. I started letting my hair grow in the beginning of pandemic and I still have so much doubts about how I should treat it.
Love having two different ethnicities on here. Having an input on curly hair, braids, weaves, all of that was very informative. 👏👏👏
The one at 2:14 is not a myth. I have baby fine hair, and when I was little, I went to a summer camp. The Counselors forced me to take daily showers. By the time I went home, my hair was as dry and brittle as straw, and it was falling out in clumps at the slightest touch. It took a lot of time to fix the damage, and the dermatologist said to mom that I had to wash once a week, or it would happen again.
It actually depends on the person. Some people may need to take showers every day because their scalp produces lots of oil or they're very active. Others not so much, so you can't force someone to do more or fewer showers because it depends on their body.
I agree with you, it s not a myth for me either. I usually wash my hair twice week, but in summer, I sometimes wash my hair more frequently and my scalp starts becoming itchy, tensed, and my hair dryer than they already are, and my usual conditioner/mask is no longer enough.
The hair is covered by sebum, and I think by washing it too frequently, the sebum is removed by soap and the hair dries up.
That’s why I use a shower cap the days I don’t wash my hair :)
I'm just hypothesizing here, but I wonder if it had more to do with the product you were using and maybe even how much of it you were using. As they mentioned, focus on your scalp, then let the rest run down. But if you use too much, or you have skin that isn't providing the sebum needed to keep your hair hydrated, then ya, more breakage. Being out in the sun, more physical stress through wind damage, brushing too hard... all kinds of things could have been playing a part. And you may have been less hydrated during that summer camp which would slow regrowth.
i hope they talk about trichotillomania next time! i dont know if i can regrow my hair from patches again but i'll wait for a miracle...
I love the way these ladies bounced off of each other. Very well presented.
More of this duo PLEASE
I love these series and look forward to it!❤
I see a lot of comments on "dandruff that isn't real dandruff". If you have this, you might want to look up "sensitivity to SLS". It's a foaming agent that might cause an eczema like flaking if you have sensitive skin that has a reaction to this ingredient.
This. And do a pre-shampoo oil or whatever to shield the skin from too much shampoo if it still is an issues sans SLS.
Or PEG allergy/sensitivity. I didn't know I had that and tried using listerine (the original brown) to combat the dander and blisters. It worked for a little while. Then blood blisters again formed with dander. I went to the natural shampoos and no dander or blood blisters for years. Also, I use natural toothpaste and no longer have the urge to vomit. Chemicals do more harm than good.
I wish both people had equal time speaking; The one to the right had great insight you can't normally find by online researching these questions.
“once it’s split, that’s it” and how it was noticed, love them both! 🥹🫶🏼
This was in my feed, so I watched it on a whim. And I ended up really enjoying it.
Interesting, informative, enjoyable.
Well done.
I have fallen for all the myths
Nice! They should do a series on specific hair and skin concerns
5:33 It's normal to loose upto 100 hairs a day. That line saved me lol
I just love how they debunk the myths, the way they speak just 💯
Quitting dairy helped with my dandruff and eczema. It's mostly what i eat that affects my oil and when I'm eating less to no junk food and dairy my hair doesn't get icky as fast and I can go a week without washing it.
both my parents have an amazing amount of hair at their age, as do my siblings. but I had to take medical steroids in my late teens due to sudden hearing loss, and my hair density hasn't been the same since. I'm only in my mid 20s and it can be discouraging to see such early signs of hair loss.
This topic is fascinating and very useful in my daily routines. Thanks for producing this vid.
Thank you for providing good info, well balanced for a lot of different people.
The reason your hair feels like its growing faster after its cut is because you’re getting rid of the split ends which ultimately cause breakage. So after you get rid of those your hair is less prone to breakage which makes your hair feel like its growing faster!
I really love the dynamic of these two experts! They seem to have different personalities, but they complement each other very nicely and it's really pleasant to watch
I loved this! I have 3b curls and this was helpful. I also have sebum issues on my scalp and behind my ears.
I just love their facial expressions at how ridiculous they think some of these are. I appreciate they're good communicators too, it didn't feel boring and tedious watching through the whole thing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I loved this video because I’m really new to hair care. I’m a guy that’s growing my hair out recently, and I think I’ve been told that I have type 2 curls on my hair. And since it’s not really common for guys to grow hair long from where I’m from, advice is scarce. Would love to hear general advice in the replies, and thank you for the great video :)