Cutting or shaving hair prevents shedding

There is a very common belief that shaving or cutting hair is good for hair loss. However, no scientific studies or clinical observations support this view. Moreover, it has been shown in a study that shaving does not affect hair growth. (Lynfield YL and Macwilliams P. Shaving and hair growth. J Invest Dermatol 1970)

Washing hair daily or frequently causes hair loss.

Washing hair frequently and using drier-strength shampoo and especially soap; It can cause dryness and dandruff on the scalp. It can cause breakage and breakage at the ends, especially in dyed and treated hair. However, this is not a reason to increase hair loss. Similarly, washing the hair less frequently and washing it with cold water, according to a common belief, does not have a hair loss-stopping effect.

Standing upside down increases blood flow and reduces hair loss.

Body awareness and orientation can be improved with upside down posture therapy (inversion therapy) or the sirsasana posture in yoga, there may be changes on the musculoskeletal system with posture improvement, but this posture does not increase blood flow to the head as believed, nor has it been shown to have an effect on hair loss. (Minvaleev RS et al. Headstand (Sirshasana) Does Not Increase the Blood Flow to the Brain. J Altern Complement Med 2019)

Brushing hair reduces hair loss

Brushing hair has not been shown to stop or reduce hair loss. Only regular scalp massage has been shown to increase hair thickness. (Standardized Scalp Massage Results in Increased Hair Thickness by Inducing Stretching Forces to Dermal Papilla Cells in the Subcutaneous Tissue. Eplasty 2016)

Hats, helmets, covers shed because they leave the hair stuffy.

Head-wearing hats and similar materials may cause itching on the scalp due to sweating and moisture, exacerbate diseases such as oily eczema or scalp psoriasis, but do not cause hair loss when left on for a long time. Hairpiece, source and clip-in hairs cause weakening and shedding in the roots with the stretching force of the weight they give to the hair follicles.