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Is it true that your hair grows faster when you have it cut?
Your hair is dead so when you cut the ends there is no way of the root knowing that it has been cut. It cannot respond.
 
If I stop washing my hair will it wash itself?
If you stop washing your body, will it wash itself?
 
If you eat your crusts will your hair go curly?
Crusts cannot curl your hair. It’s largely down to genetics.
 
Will leaving conditioner on overnight condition hair more?
There is a time limit on how effective it will be. The Joico range of conditioners need only 1-2 minutes and the treatments 5-10 minutes. Using the products daily is more beneficial.
 
Does rubbing my wet hair with a towel really damage it?
Yes, if you do it vigorously because it is full of water and its tensile strength is depleted until it is dry.
 
Will anything mend my split ends?
Nothing other than a good cut will mend split ends. Looking after your hair using the appropriate Joico products would prevent this.
 
Can hair turn grey or white overnight?
This was documented with people like Anne Boleyn before her execution. Extreme stress such as this may cause alopecia totalis where all the hair on the head falls out. Studies have shown that white hairs are less prone to this action, so in some cases the coloured hair falls out leaving the white hairs behind. It may be over a few days or a week but we all know how people like to exaggerate.
 
If I pull out one grey hair will two grow in its place?
No, otherwise there would be millions of bald people tweezering their thinning hair.
 
Is colouring your hair during pregnancy bad for you?
Extensive investigations are ongoing but up to now have concluded that the risk of a foetus being contaminated by the chemical in hair dye is negligible. Always ask the stylist to perform a patch test on you, as the body does react differently when pregnant.
 
Does washing your hair every day dry it out?
You can wash your hair every day if you wish without a real problem. Using cheap products will strip the hair and leave a residue. In fact, washing and treating your hair every day with Joico products will actually improve and nourish your hair. Your main problem would be from styling your hair every day if you use heated appliances. Remember, to keep your hair perfect you should be washing your hair every day.
 
Could wearing my hair pulled back tightly cause baldness?
Yes it could. Never put your hair under extreme tension for prolonged periods. This could cause traction alopecia which could eventually lead to scarring alopecia where the hair does not grow back.
 
Will the swimming pool turn my blonde hair green?
Outdoor pools might. It is the copper in the pipes transporting the water to the pools which cause the hair to go green, not chlorine.
 
Can stress make your hair fall out?
Extreme stress can have an effect on the hair but not instantly. It will take several months to show.
 
Will my hair develop product immunity if I keep using the same shampoo and conditioner?
No, your hair is dead. It does not know what you are using on it. What changes is your perception of the product you are using, so the first time you think how wonderful a shampoo is you do not expect the wow factor the 50th time you use it and by the 100th time you may think it is not as good so your hair must be used to it. It is all in your head. Companies need to sell products. You only need to change your products as and when your hair colour and style evolve. I have clients who have been using Joico for over 15 years.
 
What are the facts of male pattern baldness?
The proper name is Androgenetic alopecia. There is also a female pattern baldness. Both sexes can suffer from either pattern. Male pattern baldness is caused by a genetic predisposition to certain hormones in the body and not raised testosterone levels. Hats, products or hairstyles have no determination on the amount of hair you will loose. Medication can delay a problem but there is no cure. Trying to change what is essentially a part of your genetic make-up is like trying to change your eyecolour with medication. Nothing from a hair company or a natural food store will help so clients can save their money.