Truths and myths about hair: an expert says

Oleg Sotsky , founder and teacher of the SOTSKYY PROFESSIONNEL hairdressing fashion house

Cutting on dry hair is harmful

It is true that if the hair is dirty, then when cutting, the hairdresser inhales dust, remnants of styling products and hair flakes. But the big advantage of such a haircut is that the hairdresser immediately sees the shape and direction of growth of the curls and takes this into account in his work. After this, the client can easily dry and style his hair at home. I always cut only dry hair and I can say with confidence that my clients are satisfied. Since almost all hairdressers cut hair on wet hair, this has become my professional trick. By the way, look at the style of work of top and famous stylists at their seminars: what kind of hair do they cut?

Cutting your hair makes it thicker

The thickness of hair depends only on its type and structure, that is, on genetics. Therefore, any haircut does not affect the density of the curls. This is just an optical illusion, because when we cut off thinning strands, the client’s hair may seem thicker. Encourage your clients to come to you as soon as they notice that the ends of their hair are splitting or thinning. Trimming your hair also helps make your hair healthier.

Hair bands damage hair structure

This is true. Constantly braiding your hair in tight braids, ponytails, and pulling your hair at the top can lead to hair loss. This happens because tension is created in the hair follicles. The same applies to those who often wear such hairstyles for a long time. Therefore, choose softer elastic bands and watch your own sensations so that they do not tighten your hair too much.

Styling products weigh down and damage hair

Today, the level of development of styling products allows them not only to style, but also to restore and improve hair health. Such products contain caring components: oils, wheat proteins, provitamins, and so on. They may also contain special molecules that repel dirt, grease, and moisture, which allows the strands to remain clean much longer.

The wrong choice of hairstyle can add several years to its owner

This is true. There are hairstyles that age a woman, and there are those that literally rejuvenate her. For example, there is an opinion that the older a woman is, the shorter her hair should be. You should not blindly follow this rule. However, after 40 years, the optimal hair length for a woman is shoulder-length. They can be easily laid and gathered into a ponytail if necessary. If you don’t want to part with your length and like to wear your hair loose, curl your curls - this emphasizes style, well-groomedness and adds playfulness.

All kinds of backcombing will make you look older. Complex updo hairstyles make a woman look strict, so it’s best to style them for an evening outfit. Another disadvantage: “babylon on the head” can often demonstrate skin imperfections - take this into account. Also, smoothly combed hair, collected in a strict bun, can easily age you. Therefore, you need to ruffle your hair a little. Braids and ponytails are ideal for girls under 35 years old. And those who are older and wear braids already look like “young girls.” Haircuts that are too short completely reveal the temples, forehead, neck, and parotid area - they easily reveal a woman’s true age. Such short shapes make it practically impossible to correct the oval of the face, which loses its definition over time. A bob is suitable for many women - this is an ideal haircut option for all times.

Dark hair color makes you look old

Black, blue, purple, smoky and gray colors do not suit older women - they make them look older and rougher. Light colors make you look younger. Therefore, choose, for example, blonde, but only the shade that suits you.

The material was previously published in Your Hair magazine