Tips on Hair for Men
Thicker hair grow after shaving?
Pulling out one white hair would grow three more, is this true?
Is hair more vulnerable in autumn?

Tips on Hair for Women
Pulling out one white hair would grow three more, is this true?
Is hair more vulnerable in autumn?
Is it better to shampoo with hot water?

 

Tips on Hair for Men

Thicker hair grow after shaving?

Many people believe that shaving will stimulate hair growth which even appear thicker, similar to the growth of thicker beard after shaving. However, a research reveals that beard grows faster temporarily after shaving and normal growth resumes very soon. Therefore, even after a clean shave, no thicker hair will grow. Perhaps, the above misconception is due to the misleading impression that short hair is thicker and more rigid.

Pulling out one white hair would grow three more, is this true?

This may be true because if excessive force is applied to pull out white hair, not only that hair follicle, but also damaging the adjacent follicles. They may not produce melanin (pigment) any more. As a result, pulling out one white hair may prompt the growth of more white hair.

Is hair more vulnerable in autumn?

Many people shed more hair in autumn. Therefore, they think that hair are more vulnerable in autumn. In fact, it is not true at all. Strictly speaking, more hair shedding in autumn is mainly the sequel of hot summer. In summer, hair experience many sorts of damages. For instance, people love to go swimming. Both magnesium and iron in the sea water are harmful to hair. Moreover, sweating occurs more often under the hot sun which increases the burden of the scalp. Therefore, in early autumn, hair begin to shed.

 

Tips on Hair for Women

Pulling out one white hair would grow three more, is this true?

This may be true because if excessive force is applied to pull out white hair, not only that hair follicle, but also damaging the adjacent follicles. They may not produce melanin (pigment) any more. As a result, pulling out one white hair may prompt the growth of more white hair.

Is hair more vulnerable in autumn?

Many people shed more hair in autumn. Therefore, they think that hair are more vulnerable in autumn. In fact, it is not true at all. Strictly speaking, more hair shedding in autumn is mainly the sequel of hot summer. In summer, hair experience many sorts of damages. For instance, people love to go swimming. Both magnesium and iron in the sea water are harmful to hair. Moreover, sweating occurs more often under the hot sun which increases the burden of the scalp. Therefore, in early autumn, hair begin to shed.

Is it better to shampoo with hot water?

As we all know, hot water is very effective for removing oils and dirt. Hence, many people, particularly those with oily hair, are very fond of shampooing with hot water. Actually, it is not correct. Hot water will wash away our sebaceous secretion which nourish the scalp to bring shiny hair, so the scalp and the hair become dry. Meanwhile, our hair's major component - protein would also be damaged.