Debunking Hair Care Myths
Some hair advice just won’t die, it gets passed from one woman to another like a ghost story at the salon. The truth? Many of these “tips” are myths that can actually hold your hair back. This October, your trusted stylists at Concihairge, are here to help you separate fact from fiction.
We believe that every woman deserves healthy, confident, beautiful hair, without wasting time in a crowded salon. So, grab your pumpkin spice latte and let’s uncover the spooky hair myths that might be haunting your routine.
👻 Myth #1: Cutting your hair makes it grow faster.
Truth: Hair strands are made up from a fibrous protein called keratin—yes! The one used for keratin treatments— and that protein is dead. What’s alive and affects hair growth is the bulb and its blood supply within the scalp. Therefore, trims don’t affect how quickly your hair grows, that happens at the scalp level. But regular trims do prevent split ends and breakage, which helps your hair look longer, healthier and even fuller or thicker. Consistency is key. With an in-home hair stylist, keeping a trim schedule every 8–10 weeks maintains shape and shine without losing length.
🪄 Bonus Hack: Keep your scalp healthy with a double cleanse. The first wash removes buildup and the second allows your shampoo to actually clean your scalp, helping your hair grow stronger from the roots.
💀 Myth #2: You should wash your hair every day.
Truth: Depending on your hair type, daily washing can strip your scalp of its natural oils, leaving your hair dry, dull, and prone to breakage. Most women do best washing two to three times per week. If you’re feeling oily in between, a gentle dry shampoo or lightweight conditioner can refresh your roots. Your Concihairge at-home hair stylist can recommend the right cleansing routine and products based on your texture and scalp health. No guesswork, just expert guidance in the comfort of home.
🪄 Bonus Hack: Try a silk or satin pillowcase. It reduces friction, preserves your blowout, and helps extend time between washes.
🕷️ Myth #3: Coloring damages your hair no matter what.
Truth: This one scares a lot of women, but when color is done properly, it can actually improve the look and feel of your hair. Professional stylists use products that nourish and seal the cuticle for smoother, shinier results. With in-home hair salon services, your stylist brings professional-grade products and protective techniques directly to you, no harsh box dyes or risky shortcuts.
🪄 Bonus Hack: Use a color-safe sulfate-free shampoo and rinse with cool water to help your color last longer and maintain its shine between appointments.
🧛 Myth #4: Hair thinning or loss comes from coloring or product use.
Truth: “The one myth I do hear from clients is the fear of hair thinning and hair loss,” shares Kristin Alessandrine, one of your experienced Concihairge at-home hair stylists. “Some clients worry it’s their color or products, but most often, it’s due to aging, hormones, or genetics. With the right care and gentle products, we can absolutely keep hair looking full, healthy, and vibrant.”
Hair loss can be unsettling, but it’s rarely about one shampoo or color service. Kristin and our stylists take a holistic approach, helping women find solutions that fit their hair goals, age, and lifestyle.
🪄 Bonus Hack: Use a scalp massager a few minutes a day to stimulate blood flow. It’s relaxing and can promote healthier hair growth over time.
🧟 Myth #5: Your hair gets used to the same products, so it is important to keep changing.
Truth: As we learned earlier, hair is inert and therefore it does not “adapt or get used” to any products. If you notice that a product is no longer working, it’s most likely related to a change in the scalp. Environment, health and lifestyle changes can affect your scalp and hair, which is why a professional hair stylist will ask you about that if they notice any changes and will be able to recommend a product or treatment that is more suitable for your hair type. So, if you are still getting the same good benefits from the products you use regularly, then there is no need to change them.
🪄 Bonus Hack: Book an appointment with a professional at-home hair stylist. With today’s technology, salon-quality care can come straight to your door. At Concihairge, we bring the professional products, tools, and expertise of the salon into your home. For busy women balancing work, family, and life in the Main Line or Philadelphia suburbs, in-home salon services are more than convenient, they’re empowering.
🪞 Myth #6: Plucking one gray hair will make more grow back thicker.
Truth: Please, please, please don’t pluck your gray hairs! That old saying that “one gray hair turns into three” is pure myth. When you pluck a hair, you’re only removing it from the follicle, you’re not creating more follicles or thicker regrowth. What actually happens is that repeated plucking can damage the follicle, sometimes permanently, which can lead to thinner areas, uneven texture or even hair loss.
Embrace your grays or let your stylist help you blend them naturally with color glosses or highlights. Gray hair is simply hair without pigment, not a monster to be feared.
🪄 Bonus Hack: If you’re tempted to pluck, grab a root touch-up spray or a tinted dry shampoo instead. It camouflages grays instantly without hurting your scalp or strands.
🍂 Treat Your Hair This Fall
Don’t let hair care myths haunt you this season. With the right knowledge (and the right stylist), you can protect your hair’s health and beauty through every stage of life. Whether you need a trim, a fresh color, or a smoothing treatment before the holiday rush, Concihairge makes it easy to care for your hair without leaving home.
This fall, treat your hair to something sweet, not scary. Let our expert stylists bring the care, professionalism, and pampering of the salon right to your door.
Our team proudly serves women across the Main Line and Philadelphia suburbs, including Villanova, Wayne, Berwyn, Malvern, Bala Cynwyd, King of Prussia, Ambler, and Bryn Mawr.
