There are many myths related to hair loss and baldness. These misconceptions come from word of mouth. Most of these have no scientific basis. Day to day experience and experts or specialized professionals in this field can suggest you only the authenticities of these myths. Listed below are few of the myths related to hair loss and hair care.

• The hair loss gene comes from your mother side.
• Frequent shampooing leads to hair loss.
• Hats and wigs cause hair loss.
• Brushing is better than combing.
• Hundred strokes a day will create healthy hair.
• Permanent hair loss is caused by perms and color treatments.
• Shaving one's head will cause the hair to grow back thicker.
• Hair loss only affects intellectual.
• Standing on one's head will stimulate hair growth.
• Hair can turn gray overnight.
• Tight hats cause baldness.
• Shaving or cutting your hair during a full moon makes it grow in healthier, faster, and fuller.