Info or fake news ? We lift the veil on preconceived ideas and popular beliefs regarding hair, varnish or hair removal!
Washing your hair daily makes it oilier
“There is no contraindication to washing them every day, but I still recommend using a gentle product, because in 24 hours, the hair is rarely very dirty”, explains Denis Binet, hairdresser Montrealer and spokesperson for Pantene. beauty myths Our roots are growing too fast? It is the friction of our fingers on our scalp that is the main cause. We therefore avoid going through our hair 100 times a day and we space out the washes in order to regulate the production of sebum. If, after three months, we still do not see any results, we consult a dermatologist.
In case of oily hair, dry shampoo is an excellent alternative to shampoo… but it does not replace it. “He can help out for a day, that’s all: he will then have to wash his hair to eliminate particles and residues in order to avoid an accumulation”, affirms Denis Binet. Otherwise, you can always put on a cap or pretend you’ve put on gel (slicked back hair is trendy)!
Cutting the ends of our hair allows it to grow faster
If we had a doubt, our hair grows well from the root, about 1 to 1.5 centimeters per month, and cutting our ends does not change anything. “That said, some people have more fragile hair and their ends tend to split and break, which slows down the effect of growth,” says Denis Binet.
To promote better regrowth, the hairdresser consultant for Pantene recommends cleaning the scalp with a good shampoo, doing a hair mask once a week and taking care of our tips by using a daily conditioner. “.
The varnish prevents the nail from breathing… and growing!
“It’s a myth: the nail doesn’t need to breathe!” says Sigourney Nunez, North America education manager for nail polish brand OPI. In fact, the oxygen and nutrients necessary for its growth come directly from our blood system: a manicure therefore does not prevent our claws from lengthening.
We avoid gnawing on them as soon as
Apply an oil to the cuticles and massage to make the product penetrate. “This will stimulate blood circulation and encourage growth,” assures Sigourney Nunez.
White spots on the nail indicate a lack of calcium
No, the white streaks are not the sign of a deficiency, but of microshocks suffered by the nail, which cause a superficial detachment of its keratin layers. There is also no miracle cure… To see these spots disappear, there is no need to come close to a lactose overdose: you have to wait patiently for your nails to grow!
You have to change your skincare routine often to prevent it from becoming ineffective
This is good news for our bank account! ” and hyperpigmentation,” reveals dermatologist Sonya Abdulla. We therefore arm ourselves with patience before abandoning a small pot for another.
The needs of our skin still vary depending on environmental stress, the seasons and age. “Have we found a treatment that still suits us after a month? We don’t let go of our routine, but we still find a richer or more hydrating formula to adopt during seasonal changes,” specifies the dermatologist.
Tanning protects our skin from sunburn
Our skin is golden and we managed to get through the summer without getting a single sunburn? Well done! But is this a reason to forget sunscreen? “Sonya Abdulla. To protect yourself from the sun, we put on a broad spectrum screen resistant to water and with an SPF of at least 30: UVA rays [responsible for premature aging] are omnipresent, regardless of the season and the weather… and even pass through windows!” So yes, you can bask in the pill at the office, but you can – also – get a good sunburn, one or two more wrinkles and some pigment spots.
Faced with the wide choice of sun creams, there is reason to feel lost… “Mineral filters are recommended for sensitive skin, but are less photostable [certain ingredients lose their effectiveness by being exposed to the sun] and less resistant to water and perspiration than a chemical filter,” mentions the dermatologist.
Hair removal helps counter the effects of shaving
For lack of time, our razor has become our best ally… except that we now find ourselves locked in a vicious circle, forced to repeat the same game every three days or less to preserve our smooth legs. in the beard and on the bikini, states Laurence Boucher , responsible for aesthetics at the Montreal spa Espace Nomad. By shaving, we strengthen the bulb and, even if waxing helps to weaken the hair, it takes several sessions to see results. Moreover, the down which has transformed into medium hair can never return to its initial state. Eh yes,