Although very trendy on social networks, these tips for growing hair are not as effective as they claim. Discover the explanations of a pharmacist and a hairdresser.
Grandma’s recipes, plant infusions… Social networks are full of “miracle” tips to boost hair growth and prevent hair loss or breakage. Even if some are very trendy, they are not unanimous among experts. This is the case for the two methods that you can discover just below.
As a reminder, abnormal hair loss can be linked to various environmental factors (change of season, pollution, bad habits, etc.) but also to hormonal or physiological disturbances. This is why it is essential to follow the recommendations of a specialist (doctor, pharmacist, dermatologist) and to use dermatologically validated products.
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Rosemary infusion
You’ve probably seen those videos of people applying rosemary mist to their scalp. The principle ? Make a infusion made from rosemary leaves and spray the mixture on its roots to activate hair growth. Although this plant really has stimulating, antioxidant and soothing properties, this type of use is not necessarily recommended: “Clinically, this is not possible. There are no concentrated active ingredients in the rosemary infusion, it is very diluted because you have just heated rosemary in water. On the other hand, if you use rosemary essential oil, you will have an active ingredient”, explains pharmacist and hair expert Julie Pernet in a video posted on social networks.
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“If you want to stimulate hair growth, you can use masks or scalp treatments, with scientifically proven and dermatologically validated products.” advises the expert. The homemade mist recipes that you can see on social networks do not guarantee real effectiveness but also good tolerance of the product on the scalp.
Oil baths
We speak of an “oil bath” when we apply one or more vegetable oils in large quantities on the scalp and/or on lengths and ends. Castor oil to activate growth, argan oil to boost shine… This trend of oil masks is very popular on social networks but it is not suitable for all types of skin. hair. In a video posted on her TikTok account, hairstylist Devi Mark does not approve of this hair tip: “I don’t understand who is telling you to do this. It blocks the pores, the hair cannot grow properly” explains the expert to a client.
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According to him, the error does not really come from the trend itself, which is not harmful to hair, but from the frequency with which it is performed : “Oil can be useful for making hair shine, but applied too often it can have the opposite effect. Once a month is the maximum!” recommends the hairdresser. If you have very fine hair, we do not recommend this type of method, which can weigh down the hair fiber and be much more difficult to remove when rinsing.
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