True            False

2. Rinsing hair with cold water makes it shinier.

                         True             False

3. Hair gets used to the same shampoo after a while,  so you should change brands often.

                        True                False

4. Brushing your hair one hundred strokes a day will keep it shiny.

                       True                 False

5. Eating more protein will make your hair thicker.

                     True                   False

6. Hair grows faster in the summer.

                     True                False

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Answers:

1. False! But trimming can make hair look longer by keeping the ends healthy so they don’t break off or split. Experts recommend a trim at least once every  three months or sooner.

2. True! Cold water makes the surface of the hair, called the cuticle, lie flat.

The flatter the cuticle is, the shinier hair looks. Blasting hair with cool air  after you blow-dry has the same effect. Check your dryer to see if it has a cool setting.

3. False! If a shampoo works well on your hair, you should be able to keep using it. But sometimes conditioners or other products build up, making hair limp and dull. Try a clarifying shampoo-it has special ingredients to get rid of buildup and make your hair extra clean.  Most clarifying shampoos shouldn’t  be used more than once a week, since they can dry hair out.

4. False! Hair looks shiny when its surface is very flat and healthy. Too much brushing roughens and damages hair, which makes it look duller. A few gentle strokes with a natural-bristle brush can add shine, though. Natural brushes spread the oil from your scalp throughout your hair.

5. False! It’s true that hair is mostly made of protein, but eating more burgers won’t give you big hair. To make your hair look thicker, try using a volumizing shampoo, gel, or mousse.  These products coat each strand of hair or make it swell so that it feels thicker.

6. Probably false. Some stylists say hair grows more quickly when the weather  heats us, but there’s no scientific evidence. On average, hair grows about half  an inch per month. So if you’re growing out your hair, only one thing can help-patience!