Myths & Facts
Popular hair claims, and what the available evidence actually supports.
Myth: Trimming Makes Hair Grow Faster
Trimming can't change growth rate — but it can change how much length you keep.
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Myth: Biotin Grows Everyone's Hair
Biotin deficiency can affect hair. Correcting a deficiency you don't have is a different proposition.
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Myth: Protective Styles Always Protect
A style is protective when it reduces manipulation without adding tension. Both halves matter.
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Myth: Silicones Are Bad for All Hair
Silicones vary widely, and the buildup question is about your routine as much as the ingredient.
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Myth: The Float Test Measures Porosity
The float test is confounded by too many variables to tell you anything reliable.
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Myth: Natural Ingredients Are Always Safer
Plant-derived doesn't mean gentle, and synthetic doesn't mean harsh.
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Myth: Rosemary Oil Is Proven to Regrow Hair
There is real human research, but it's small, narrow, and not the settled evidence the internet implies.
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Myth: If Braids Hurt, They're Working
Pain is a warning signal, not evidence of a good install.
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