4 Hair & Beauty Myths… Debunked!
In the hair and beauty industry, we hear lots of advice that sometimes isn’t as true as we’d like it to be. So, we’ve put together 5 of the most common myths we hear that we’d like to DEBUNK for you!
1. You don’t need to use heat protectant on your hair
Heat protectant is arguable the most important part of any haircare routine. Our hot tools are intended to sit anywhere between 150 – 200 degrees celsius. THAT IS HOT! Heat protectant is designed to protect your hair from colour fading, toner fading, breakage and damage. Our advice is to use heat protectant every time you blowdry or heat style your hair.
2. If you are a blonde, you have to use purple shampoo every wash
Back in art school, you might remember the colour wheel. On the colour wheel, the opposite colour will counteract or neutralise the original colour. So blue neutralises orange, green neutralises red and purple neutralises yellow and vice versa. In the hairdressing world, it makes sense that purple shampoo is designed to counteract gold/yellow/brassy tones in blonde hair. The problem arises when purple shampoo is used to often, which leaves the hair looking dull, muddy and way too cool to have any brightness. Our advice is to use purple shampoo once every second or third wash, leave it in for 2-5mins and then rinse.
3. You don’t need to wear sunscreen when it’s cloudy
In Australia, we're exposed to some of the harshest and most dangerous levels of ultraviolet rays in the world. UVA and UVB rays still penetrate when it cloudy out. If you stay outside long enough, you will burn! UVA rays cause premature ageing of the skin and tanning, while UVB rays are responsible for redness and burning. Both significantly increase your risk of skin cancer. Our advice is to wear sunscreen EVERY SINGLE DAY, no matter if your day is spent inside or out.
4. If you have oily skin you don’t need to moisturise
YOU NEED TO MOISTURISE YOUR SKIN, EVEN IF YOU’RE AN OILY SKIN TYPE (or acne prone), say it louder for the people in the back... Moisturiser doesn’t add water to your skin, but rather helps to hold the water in the outer layer of your skin to keep it hydrated. With no moisture at all your skin would become dehydrated and then over-compensate by producing more oil. Remember, not every product will work on every skin type, so it’s important to find a moisturiser that works for you! Our advice for an oily skin type is to find a balancing, lightweight, low oil moisturiser and use it morning and night.
We hope by debunking these myths you can create a healthier hair and beauty routine! If you have any questions or would like more advice, please reach out to use at Icon Salons HB in Hervey Bay.
Talk soon,
Bonnie x