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Rumor: Does not taking care if your hair and dirt make it grow faster

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Not taking care of your hair and not washing will have you looking like

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I would say... No. I assume it would be slightly less manipulation on the hair, but your scalp would be so gross. Ugh. :nono:
 
I've heard people IRL say this, but I do not believe it. I also think it's a matter of low manipulation that helps to retain hair, but dirt does not make it grow any faster.
 
Tiye said:
I think we should have a challenge thread. :)
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A dirt challenge??! Or a low manipulation challenge?? That's not a bad idea. I think its the low manipulation that is growing your hair. If you are handeling it less (i.e. not combing, pulling, tugging, or styling), then you get the best benefit out of your hair growth. You're not losing it to the usual breakage or wear n tear! You can still achieve this with washing/conditioning your hair. Now we do have challenges where you hide your hair away or wear "protective" styles. That way you retain every inch of hair that grows out of your head :yep: .
 
C'mon that's gross! If you have oily hair it may work; but if you have dry hair would prob break once you start washing again.
 
I'm pretty sure my scalp, and hair would melt right off of my skull... I have seborrheic dermatitis. Dirty scalp = bald. :look:
 
Low manipulation for growth? Yes.

Neglecting hygiene for growth? No. Scalp is skin, skin needs to be cleaned regularly. Hair does need to be protected, but not through means that compromise the health of it.

Unfortunately that doesn't stop many people from ignorantly and automatically thinking that hair that is not frequently manipulated or styled is unclean/unkempt. Hence that retarded stigma that anyone everywhere with dreads/locs of any kind do not clean their hair/scalp.
 
LunaGorgeous said:
Low manipulation for growth? Yes.

Neglecting hygiene for growth? No. Scalp is skin, skin needs to be cleaned regularly. Hair does need to be protected, but not through means that compromise the health of it.

Unfortunately that doesn't stop many people from ignorantly and automatically thinking that hair that is not frequently manipulated or styled is unclean/unkempt. Hence that retarded stigma that anyone everywhere with dreads/locs of any kind do not clean their hair/scalp.
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In fact dreads loc faster when they are cleaner, when you let residue build up it keeps from locking so fast
 
That MYTH is one of the main reasons why so many black women are walking round with little or no hair on their heads! Damn, it's time to educate ourselves!

We need to learn that there is a big difference in "leaving our hair alone to grow" and "not taking care of it". I always knew my hair grew when left, (example when I put it in braids for a few weeks at a time, which I now know is a PS). The problem came when those braids came out, and the relaxer/colouring/flat irons went in!!!

We're not stupid but until we leave the ignorance in the past move ourselves forward with education and communication that we ourselves pass on to our daughters we and the rest of the world will continue to think that black people don't have hair/have bad hair/can't grow their hair.
 
The scalp needs to be clean in order for it to grow hair. If your pores are clogged by grease and dirt, the hair does not grow, which is why mineral oil etc isnt very welcomed here. The key is to leave it alone. The myth came from people who literally left it alone and it was dirty, but it had grown. It only grew because there was no manipulation, not because they didnt clean it.

The less you do to your hair the better, but make sure that it is clean otherwise your pores will clog. You dont have to clean it so often though. Once a week or every 4th or 5th day may be good for you.
 
Even if dirt did make your hair grow (which it doesn't), sanitation first. It's unsanitary to go too long without washing/rinsing/cowashing your hair

If someone told me that not washing my private area would lead to better sex, I would never find out if it were true. Whatever benefit would come out of that would be far outweighed by the negatives. Same thing with hair. Every part of the body needs to be washed regularly including hair.

I have heard some people on this board mention that they know people who only wash their hair on relax day (which is like every 6 weeks) yuk!!
 
Point blank, as it was already stated the scalp is SKIN which is the biggest living organ on your body. In order for it to remain healthy and carry out it's intended function it must be cleansed in some shape or form. Think of not only the natural sebum, but the lotions, sprays, oils, pomades, creams, gels, and all the stuff you use on a weekly basis clinging on to your scalp like q fungus. Truthfully, I'm pretty sure that could lead to a horrible case of dandruff, cause dandruff is also created by bacteria on the scalp.
 
Out of pure curiosity :look:
What about a "no product" regimen? Like thoroughly rinsing hair/scalp with h2o and then that's it. Moisturizing throughout the day if needed with only h2o....
 
APrayer4Hair said:
Out of pure curiosity :look:
What about a "no product" regimen? Like thoroughly rinsing hair/scalp with h2o and then that's it. Moisturizing throughout the day if needed with only h2o....
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The scalp is actually an extension of the facial skin, so I think if you can do this with your face (and I know some people who can get away with this) then it might work for your scalp as well. Not everyone can though...I know for sure I can't. Not with my face, and not with my scalp. :nono:
 
APrayer4Hair said:
Out of pure curiosity :look:
What about a "no product" regimen? Like thoroughly rinsing hair/scalp with h2o and then that's it. Moisturizing throughout the day if needed with only h2o....
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you still need to use something to remove debris, germs, and dead skin cells. it doesn't have to be shampoo. but something with antiseptic properties.
 
MrsJaiDiva said:
The scalp is actually an extension of the facial skin, so I think if you can do this with your face (and I know some people who can get away with this) then it might work for your scalp as well. Not everyone can though...I know for sure I can't. Not with my face, and not with my scalp. :nono:
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you can't do this with your face. i have had many clients that think since they don't wear makeup, that they can just clean their face with water. they have so much dead skin build up and clogged pores, it's not funny. you would be amazed at some of the stuff you see under a woods lamp.
 
shortdub78 said:
you can't do this with your face. i have had many clients that think since they don't wear makeup, that they can just clean their face with water. they have so much dead skin build up and clogged pores, it's not funny. you would be amazed at some of the stuff you see under a woods lamp.
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Eww...I'll pass that on to my friend who swears she only needs water. I know for sure it doesn't work for me...a day or so, and I had terrible break outs. And if I don't use my Clarisonic weekly, I start looking dark and old. My scalp also needs to be washed at least once a week, but 2-3 times is better.

My Mom is one of those people that swears that washing hair 1-2x's a month is cool. I'll be telling her the same when I see her next as well...
 
APrayer4Hair said:
Out of pure curiosity :look:
What about a "no product" regimen? Like thoroughly rinsing hair/scalp with h2o and then that's it. Moisturizing throughout the day if needed with only h2o....
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Let's put it this way, Can you just wash your body with water in the shower? You can, but you're not going to get rid of much dirt and you're going to feel icky when you get out the shower. Odor causing bacteria will also still be present.

Same thing with your hands. When you wash your hands with water only, they do not feel clean. Using water only can actually make certain bacteria/fungus thrive. But warm water plus an antimicrobial agent or sulfate can definitely help kill bacteria on the skin. Our scalps need this also.
 
Not so much the dirt but the lack of manipulation. if you are one who loses lots of hair on wash day you may benefit from less frequent washing.
 
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