MYTH #1: Hair grows faster in the summer. This is just a myth, because there are many people who would swear their hair grows faster in the winter. The rate of hair growth is unique for each individual, but it generally grows up to 1/2 inch per month.
MYTH #2: If I don't cut my hair, it will grow long faster. False. If you want to grow your hair long, it is crucial that the ends are trimmed off every six to eight weeks. Frequent trims remove split ends, which halt hair growth. If split ends are left unattended, they will eventually break off, leaving you with hair that is shorter than what you had to begin with. Frequent trims are necessary for maintaining a steady rate of growth, and also makes the hair appear healthier and shinier. Split ends leave hair dull looking.
MYTH #3: If I shave, the hair will grow back thicker. Not true. This myth should have been debunked years ago, yet many people still believe it's true. When hair grows naturally, the end is tapered, and it feels soft. When you shave, you cut off the hair and you're left with a jagged edge. This jagged edge is often confused with thicker hair. If this were true, men who are going bald would be shaving their heads everyday because theoretically their hair would grow in thicker and fuller.
MYTH #4: Shaving makes hair grow in darker. There may be some degree of truth to this idea. Hair that has been exposed to the sun for an extended period of time will be slightly lighter than new hair growth. The difference would generally be too minute to ascertain, though. If you had a full head of hair and then decided to shave it off and let it grow back, the new hair would appear a little darker because it hasn't been exposed to the sun. It is the ultraviolet radiation that makes hair lighter.
MYTH #5: Coloring your hair regularly can be hazardous to your health. Maybe generations ago, this would've been true. So much science and technology goes into developing haircolor these days that most professional haircolors are safe, even on pregnant women. There have been cases of haircolor leading to ill health, but these are often due to an allergic reaction to a chemical called aniline, which is present in permanent tints. Make sure your stylist is aware of any allergic reactions you may have had in the past from haircolor, perms, or other haircare products. It is recommended that you ask for a pre-disposition test before a chemical service. This test is performed on an inconspicuous area of the body, usually on the skin of the inner elbow or on the back of the forearm. A small amount of haircolor is applied on the skin and left for 24 hours, to see if an adverse reaction occurs. If you switch salons, or switch to a stylist who uses a different brand of color, have the test done to make sure no allergic reactions occur. People have died from allergic reactions in the salon (more often to perms than color), but it is extremely rare.
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