Before you start rinsing your hair with beer or making like Rapunzel and brushing it 100 times a day there’s a few things you should know. Read on as the mamamia beauty team debunk some of the biggest and most popular hair myths.
Myth #1: Beer does something to your hair other than make it drunk.
There’s a theory that the proteins and vitamins in warm beer will give you shiny, voluminous hair. The yeast is meant to add volume and softness, and the malt is meant to nourish and condition.
But before you pick up a six-pack you should know that washing your hair with beer isn’t going to do much more than make your hair smell like a brewery.
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The drying effect of alcohol outweighs any benefits from the proteins, which makes complete sense because when you think about it, a ‘beer rinse’ does sound like something a drunken person made up.
Myth #2: You can’t dye your hair when you’re pregnant.
This one causes a lot of stress for pregnant women. The bottom line is you can, but it comes with a few caveats: stay away from formaldehyde-based dyes (these aren’t around much anymore but check with your salon first), don’t do it in the first trimester (this is the period called ‘organogensis’ when the baby’s organs are being initially formed) and it’s better to go for a graduated ombre colour that is painted on to the lower part of your hair rather than in direct contact with your scalp. It’s also a good idea to visit the salon before making a booking to make sure it’s well ventilated.