CANADIAN LIVING NOVEMBER 2019 | 27FALSE “There’s nothing wrong with washing your
hair every day, but I suggest using a gentle product,
because after 24 hours, it’s very rare your hair is
dirty,” explains Denis Binet, hair artist and spokes-
person for Pantene. Do your roots get greasy
quickly? It’s mostly due to the friction of your
fingers passing through it. So try to avoid combing
through your hair with your hands a hundred times
a day, and space out regular washes to regulate
sebum production. If after three months you don’t
see any improvement, consult a dermatologist.
TRUE AND FALSE Hair naturally grows at a rate of about 1 to 1.5 cm
per month, and cutting the ends won’t change anything. “That being
said, if you do have more fragile, brittle hair and the ends are prone to
splitting, that can slow down hair growth, so getting a trim if you’ve got
breakage will get your hair's growth back to normal speed,” says Binet.EXPERT ADVICE In the case of oily hair, dry
shampoo is an excellent alternative to shampoo, but
it doesn’t replace it. “It can help you out for a day,
and that’s about it. You’ll need to wash your hair to
eliminate particles and residue to avoid any build-
up,” recommends Binet.
EXPERT ADVICE To encourage growth, the hair care consultant for
Pantene suggests washing hair and scalp with a good shampoo, using
a leave-in treatment once a week and caring for the ends with a daily
conditioner. “People with straight hair should dry it well using a blow
dryer and round brush and those with frizzy or curly hair should gently
pat it dry with a towel,” Binet adds.Getting a trim makes your
MYTH hair grow faster.Washing hair daily makes
MYTH it greasy and oily.
Try to avoid
combing
through
your hair
with your
hands a
hundred
times a day.