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Feb 19

Hair Care Myths: Don't Believe the Hype

Urban myths aren’t limited to horror movies; don’t believe everything that you hair… We’re cleaning up some myths about hair care.

More shampoo = cleaner hair

Don’t get yourself into an unnecessary lather and waste shampoo. Just a squirt (about the size of a quarter) is usually enough for long hair. Very long hair may take a little more. Our solid shampoo bars last for 50- 80 washes; evidence that a little does go a long way. The secret to clean, healthy hair is not the amount of lather your shampoo creates; it’s the ingredients in your shampoo. Read the labels, learn about the ingredients and know why they’re there.

 

You must shampoo every day

We sell shampoo so we could certainly benefit from keeping this one under wraps, but we believe in honesty. Shampooing too frequently can harm hair and lead to excess oil production. If you have extremely oily hair and shampoo twice a day, cut back to once. If you shampoo daily, try every other day instead. It can take two to three weeks for your scalp to adjust, but the benefits will be worth the bother. Wear your hair up or use accessories to keep your hair under control until the awkward phase passes. 

You have to change shampoos frequently

While your mane may have its own quirky personality, hair does not get bored and ...

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