Are These 5 Haircare Myths Damaging Your Hair?
From social media influencers to your best friend who’s obsessed with all things #HairTok, haircare advice is everywhere these days. And, with so much information floating around, separating the facts from the fiction can feel overwhelming.
It's no wonder many of us are left confused about how to really care for our hair 😅
At FARO, we're passionate about simplifying haircare and empowering you with expert tips and tools to achieve your dream hair. Today we're tackling five common haircare myths - and debunking them once and for all.
💬 Myth #1: “You should switch your shampoo often, your hair gets used to it!”
You’ve probably heard the advice to regularly switch shampoos because your hair supposedly becomes “immune” or “used to” your current shampoo. But here's the truth: your hair can't actually build up a tolerance to shampoo. Instead, what you're experiencing is product buildup, caused by certain ingredients like silicones, sulphates, or even styling products, that accumulates over time, leaving hair flat or lifeless.
Instead of constantly buying new shampoos, it’s smarter (and more cost-effective!) to select a shampoo formulated specifically for your hair type or concern—be it hydration, colour-treated hair, or sensitive scalps. If your favourite shampoo seems less effective after months of use, incorporate a clarifying shampoo once every couple of weeks or use gentle scalp exfoliation techniques to remove buildup without drying your hair out.
💡 Pro Tip: Use your FARO Detangler brush in circular motions while shampooing to stimulate your scalp, lift away product residue, and refresh your hair’s responsiveness to your regular shampoo.
💬 Myth #2: “Regular trims make your hair grow faster.”
We hate to break it to you, but trimming your hair regularly won't accelerate its growth. Hair grows from your roots, not your ends. Trimming only removes split ends and prevents breakage, making your hair appear fuller and healthier- important, but not related to growth speed.
The real key to faster hair growth is maintaining a healthy scalp and ensuring proper nutrition and hydration. A scalp in great condition supports optimal follicle function, promoting steady hair growth.
💡 Pro Tip: Regularly massaging your scalp with your FARO paddle brush boosts blood flow to your hair follicles, encouraging healthier and stronger hair growth from the roots.
💬Myth #3: “Brushing your hair 100 times a day makes it healthier.”
Your grandmother might have sworn by it, but brushing your hair exactly 100 times a day is more harmful than helpful. Excessive brushing can create friction, weaken hair strands, cause split ends, and even irritate your scalp.
Yes, brushing is essential—it helps distribute your scalp’s natural oils from root to tip and prevents tangles—but moderation and quality matter more than frequency. Gently brushing once or twice daily is enough. Choose your brush wisely, too; low-quality brushes with rough bristles can snag hair, causing breakage.
💡 Pro Tip: Choose a brush designed to gently detangle and protect your hair. FARO’s Glide Brush smoothly detangles knots without tugging or damaging strands, ensuring your brushing routine remains beneficial, not harmful.
💬Myth #4: “You shouldn’t condition oily hair.”
It's tempting to skip conditioner entirely if your hair tends to be oily—after all, won’t it just add more oil? Actually, the opposite often happens. When your scalp senses dryness (which happens easily if you skip conditioner), it responds by ramping up oil production to compensate. This creates the frustrating cycle of oily roots and dry, brittle ends.
The solution isn’t skipping conditioner but choosing one that suits oily or combination hair types. Lightweight, balancing conditioners or hydrating serums are perfect because they provide essential moisture without leaving heavy residue behind. Focus conditioner on your mid-lengths and ends rather than the roots, where oil naturally accumulates.
💡 Pro Tip: Use FARO’s Detangler Brush to evenly distribute conditioner, avoiding product overload near your roots and giving your strands just the right amount of nourishment.
💬 Myth #5: “Air-drying is always better for your hair.”
Air-drying seems like the ultimate natural haircare solution, but here’s a surprising fact: letting your hair stay damp too long can actually cause hidden damage. Hair strands swell when wet, and prolonged dampness weakens the internal structure, leading to increased fragility, breakage, and even split ends.
This doesn’t mean you should blast your hair with high heat every day—balance is key. Ideally, let your hair partially air-dry (about 60-70%) and then use your hairdryer on a gentle, medium-to-low heat setting to finish drying. This approach limits damage from prolonged moisture while avoiding excess heat styling, giving you the best of both worlds.
💡 Pro Tip: After towel-drying your hair, gently brush through with your favourite FARO brush. This simple step helps remove excess water evenly, significantly reducing drying time and making gentle heat styling quicker, easier, and healthier for your strands.
The takeaway
Haircare myths persist because they often contain a tiny grain of truth mixed with misconception. The key to beautiful, healthy hair isn’t following old wives' tales, it's understanding your hair’s unique needs and meeting them with consistent, gentle care.
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Till next time,
The FARO Team x