ClassX Video Lessons 17 Crazy Hair Myths (incl. Can a MARCHING BAND cause HAIR LOSS?!) List Show (244)
Hey there! I’m Craig, and welcome to our fun hair myth-busting session. Did you know that people once thought playing brass instruments could make you bald? This strange idea started way back in 1896 when some journalists blamed brass instruments for hair loss. But don’t worry, playing the Sousaphone won’t make your hair disappear!
One popular myth is that if you’re going bald, it’s all your mom’s fault. While your mom’s genes do play a part, your hair is actually influenced by both your parents. So, it’s a mix of traits from both sides of your family.
Think dandruff is a new issue? Think again! Even in 200 AD, people were worried about it. A Greek doctor named Galen even warned people that drinking bull urine wouldn’t help with dandruff. Yikes!
Some believe that massaging your scalp with warm oil can fix dandruff, thinking it’s caused by dryness. But actually, dandruff is caused by a tiny microbe called Malassezia globosa. It breaks down scalp oils and causes itching and flaking. To tackle dandruff, use products that target this microbe.
Did you know the word “shampoo” comes from the Hindi word “champi”? It means a head massage with oils. Sake Dean Mahomed introduced shampoo to the West in the late 1700s, and it became a hit with European royalty.
Some people think you can learn everything about a person from one strand of hair. But you can’t tell if the hair belongs to a man or a woman just by looking at it.
Ever heard that shaving makes your hair grow back thicker? That’s not true. Shaved hair might look thicker because of how it grows back, but it doesn’t actually change the thickness.
There’s a common belief that men should get a haircut every four weeks. But hair growth varies for everyone. For example, Asian hair tends to grow faster than Caucasian hair, while some African hair types grow slower.
Seeing hair in the shower can be scary, but it doesn’t mean you’re going bald. Hair loss is when follicles stop producing hair, while hair fall can happen due to breakage from dryness or irritation.
Marcia Brady made people believe that brushing your hair 100 times a day makes it shiny. But too much brushing can actually damage your hair cuticle.
Stress can cause gray hair, but it’s not the only reason. Genetics, pollution, and chemicals also play a role. Smoking can speed up graying, so that’s another reason to quit.
Some say washing hair in cold water makes it shinier. But dermatologists say that’s not true. Hair doesn’t have living cells, so it doesn’t react to temperature. Instead, use conditioners and styling products for shine.
Thanks for joining us on this hair myth-busting adventure! We hope you learned something new and can share these facts with friends who might be misinformed about hair care!
Use your creativity to design a comic strip that debunks one of the hair myths discussed in the article. Choose a myth, illustrate it, and then show the truth behind it. This activity will help you understand the myth better and share your knowledge in a fun way!
Pick one of the hair myths from the article and conduct a mini-research project. Find additional information and evidence to support the debunking of the myth. Present your findings in a short report or presentation to the class. This will enhance your research skills and deepen your understanding of the topic.
Create a quiz based on the hair myths and facts from the article. Use an online quiz tool to make it interactive. Share the quiz with your classmates to test their knowledge. This activity will reinforce what you’ve learned and help others learn too!
In pairs, choose a hair myth to debate. One of you will argue for the myth, and the other will argue against it using facts from the article. This role-play will help you practice critical thinking and public speaking skills while reinforcing the factual information.
Create an infographic that highlights the truths about hair care, using information from the article. Include tips for maintaining healthy hair and debunking common myths. This visual project will help you organize and present information clearly and attractively.
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Hi, I’m Craig. Welcome to the salon. Did you know that people used to believe that brass instruments caused hair loss? This myth started in 1896 when American journalists claimed they had discovered the cause of hair loss: music! Specifically, they blamed brass instruments for society’s hair loss. However, there is no truth to the rumor that playing the Sousaphone will make you go bald.
In today’s episode, we’ll clear up some common hair myths with the help of scientists at Head & Shoulders. One common myth is that baldness is only inherited from your mother’s side of the family. While your mother’s side does have some impact, your hair is influenced by a mix of traits from both parents.
Many people think dandruff is a modern issue and that our ancestors weren’t concerned about it. But they were! The Greek physician Galen made a public service announcement in 200 AD, stating that drinking bull urine doesn’t reduce dandruff.
Another common belief is that massaging your head with warm oil can cure dandruff because people think it’s caused by a dry scalp. In reality, dandruff is caused by a microbe called Malassezia globosa, which breaks down scalp oils into an irritant. This leads to itching and flaking.
Throughout history, people have had some strange ideas about treating dandruff. In the 1890s, some advertised remedies contained cocaine. Just because a product tingles doesn’t mean it’s effective! To combat dandruff, it’s important to use products that target the microbe causing the irritation.
Many believe that shampoo is a Western invention, but the word actually comes from the Hindi word “champi,” which refers to a cleansing head massage with oils. Sake Dean Mahomed introduced shampoo to the West in the late 1700s and early 1800s, and it became popular among European monarchs.
You might have heard that you can tell a lot about a person from a single strand of hair, but you can’t determine their sex from it. There are no characteristics that reveal whether the hair belongs to a man or a woman.
Another myth is that shaving your hair makes it grow back thicker. While shaved hair may appear thicker due to the way it grows back, shaving does not change the actual thickness of the hair.
There’s a common grooming guideline that men should get a haircut every four weeks, but hair growth varies among individuals. A study found that Asian hair grows faster than Caucasian hair, while hair from certain regions in Africa tends to grow slower.
Seeing hair in your shower drain doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going bald. There’s a difference between hair loss, where follicles stop producing hair, and hair fall, which can occur due to breakage from dryness and irritation.
Marcia Brady popularized the idea that brushing your hair 100 times a day leads to shinier hair, but this can actually damage the hair cuticle.
Now, let’s quickly address some ancient superstitions:
– The idea that thinning hair brings bad luck is unfounded.
– The belief that cutting hair and burying it at the roots of a bamboo tree will change its color is also false.
– It’s commonly thought that if you pluck a gray hair, two will grow in its place. However, what happens to one follicle doesn’t affect its neighbors. Plucking can damage the follicle, preventing it from growing hair in the future.
What causes gray hairs? Stress can contribute, but it’s not the only factor. Genetics, pollution, and chemical exposure also play a role. Smoking can accelerate the graying process, providing another reason to quit.
Finally, there’s a belief that washing your hair in cold water makes it shinier. However, dermatologists say this isn’t true. Hair doesn’t contain living cells, so it won’t react to temperature changes. Instead, using conditioners and styling products is more effective for achieving shine.
Thanks for watching Mental Floss on YouTube, made possible with the help of our team. And thanks to the scientists at Head & Shoulders for helping us debunk these hair misconceptions. We hope you can share this knowledge with friends who might be misinformed about hair care!
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This version removes any inappropriate or unnecessary content while retaining the informative essence of the original transcript.
Hair – Hair is the thread-like strands that grow from the skin of humans and animals, primarily made of a protein called keratin. – Scientists study hair to understand how it protects the scalp and regulates body temperature.
Dandruff – Dandruff is a common scalp condition characterized by flaking of the skin on the scalp. – Using a special shampoo can help reduce dandruff and keep the scalp healthy.
Genetics – Genetics is the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics in living organisms. – Genetics can explain why some people have curly hair while others have straight hair.
Microbe – A microbe is a microscopic organism, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that can be found in various environments. – Some microbes on the scalp can contribute to the development of dandruff.
Shampoo – Shampoo is a liquid soap used for washing hair and removing dirt, oil, and dandruff. – It’s important to choose the right shampoo to maintain healthy hair and scalp.
Follicles – Follicles are small sacs in the skin from which hair grows. – Each hair follicle is connected to a sebaceous gland that produces oil to keep the hair moisturized.
Brushing – Brushing is the act of using a brush to groom hair, which helps distribute natural oils and remove tangles. – Regular brushing can improve blood circulation to the scalp and promote healthy hair growth.
Stress – Stress is a physical or emotional response to challenging or demanding situations, which can affect health. – High levels of stress can lead to hair loss and other health issues.
Pollution – Pollution refers to harmful substances in the environment that can negatively impact health and ecosystems. – Air pollution can damage hair by making it dry and brittle.
Chemicals – Chemicals are substances with a distinct molecular composition that are used in or produced by chemical processes. – Some hair products contain harsh chemicals that can damage hair if used excessively.
