Can a bad haircut be fixed?
Let’s be honest; we have all had our fair share of bad haircuts. At least, my friends and I have all experienced it. Usually, after a bad haircut, you might not immediately hate it, or even if you do, you might not immediately know the problem areas, but after a while, it gets clear that this hairstyle just isn’t for you. It might be too long or maybe too short; there is no shortage of reasons for a bad haircut. So, you must have wondered, can a bad haircut be fixed?
Can a bad haircut ruin your hair?
Now that you have a bad haircut, you might have another worry that you didn’t think existed. Do you know bad haircuts can actually ruin your hair sometimes? Oh yes, but it is rare as licensed hairstylists know what they are doing.
Sheared is the main reason for getting damaged hair after a haircut. If the shear is cheap and has bad quality steel, it can be very damaging to the hair. If your hair is cut with dull shears, it can bend and fold the hair causing frayed ends, basically like damaged split ends. Not only that, having an unsanitary environment like chemicals on capes may also harm your hair; speaking of capes, do check out solid-colored capes. Therefore, it is necessary to always go to a licensed hair professional to prevent these hiccups that can cause long-term harm.
Can a bad haircut cause hair loss?
Now that you know that a bad haircut can sometimes ruin your hair, but can it also cause hair loss?
Haircuts, almost all the time, don’t actually cause hair loss as hair fibers are not living things and are made up of the protein keratin. But you should remember that a lot of reasons can cause hair loss which is not easy to know unless you go to a professional to know the exact cause. If a haircut does cause hair loss, it might be because the hairstylist had chemicals from a previous client that you were allergic to, resulting in hair loss. Hair also falls out according to the natural birth and death cycle of hair follicles, and the timing is just a coincidence, but again only a professional can determine the reason.
Does needing a haircut cause hair loss?
What if the reason you have hair loss is that you need a haircut? Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths surrounding hair loss, so it is hard to decipher the truth from all the lies.
One such myth is that hair grows faster and thicker when you cut it; cutting hair, as previously stated, does not affect the hair follicle which is inside your scalp. Just like that, you might get the illusion that it is not falling out as much. One reason might be due to all the split ends being cut and having less strain on the scalp, which could reduce hair fall and make it look healthier. Moreover, when the distance between hair strands and root decreases, the hair gets thicker as it is healthier, short hair doesn’t get stuck in zips and scarves, and also it gets tangled less. In short, cutting your hair might indirectly help hair loss, but it has no direct effect on your hair health.
Can cutting your hair stunt growth?
Stunting is impaired growth and development of hair due to various reasons like lack of nutrition and using heating products. But can cutting your hair also cause stunted growth of hair?
A lot of people believe that the more you cut your hair, the faster it grows but is it true? Nope, but regular trimming can make your hair look healthier. Cutting split ends regularly can make your hair look thicker and even shinier. It might make you think that the hair is growing faster as, without the damage, it will break less and grow longer in a shorter amount of time. On the contrary, not trimming your hair can sometimes halt hair growth by damaging the hair shaft. Therefore, cutting your hair doesn’t cause stunted growth; it does quite the opposite actually and helps it grow.
Can cutting hair causes split ends?
We know cutting hair gets rid of split ends but can it also cause split ends?
Unless the hairstylist’s cheap tools cause the split ends, no cutting doesn’t cause split ends, but it helps you eliminate them. If you don’t cut your split ends, they climb up the hair and cause more split ends, causing the hair to look frizzy and damaged. In fact, you should cut your split ends every 6 weeks at least after every 4 months at most. You can even do it at home by following YouTube tutorials if going to the salon is too complicated, just make sure to wear an apron. What does cause split ends, unlike cutting hair, uses heating tools, shampooing regularly, taking hot showers, and using hair accessories with metal, like a hairbrush. Furthermore, if you use razors to cut your hair, it can actually cause split ends and a razor, which doesn’t cut bluntly at the end.
Can being unhealthy cause hair loss?
After we tackled all the external reasons that might cause your hair to fall out, let’s not forget about the internal reasons. An unhealthy diet is overall bad for your health, and we all know that, but can it also be bad for your hair?
Yes, it can be. Even though hair loss is usually due to genetic factors, diet and nutrition can affect it. Three main reasons for diet-related hair loss are:
Vitamin A: Like every other vitamin, this vitamin has many benefits too when taken in moderation. It is especially beneficial for vision. However, too much vitamin A can cause hair loss, known as vitamin A toxicity, when it is a chronic disease.
Selenium: As before, taking too much selenium can cause hair loss, too, along with other symptoms. Whereas selenium in moderation actually helps in hair growth.
Restricting calories: Crash dieting is when you suddenly start restricting calories which means you’re not getting enough protein, fatty acids, and zinc which is necessary for hair growth. Moreover, very strict weight-loss diets can also sometimes cause hair loss.
Bad Haircut Conclusions
You can’t fix a bad haircut, but there are plenty of ways to look presentable even when you do have one, like wearing wigs, caps, and sometimes even a jacket to hide it till it gets long enough to be cut again. If done by a professional, a haircut is good for your hair health, so do not hesitate when getting one! Another important thing, dont forget to wear a quality cape, jacket, or apron while cutting your hair. Check out all of our capes at Mane Caper store.