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Honey has been used in medicine and health products for more than 8,000 years and in hair rinses for centuries to help control dandruff, and as an emollient to smooth and soften, a humectant to add moisture to your hair and scalp from the air.

Although honey does contain hair healthy nutrients like niacin, iron, and potassium (which has started to show potential for hair growth), it is not a sufficient amount to help you get to your daily recommended amounts. That’s why topical applications in hair masks, conditioners, and moisturizing treatments are the best option.

Ponytails are a go-to hairstyle as they only take a second to do, your hair stays out of the way so you can play sports, cook, or relax, and they look great. But ponytails can also lead to headaches when worn too tight, hair breakage from the pressure and friction when you use non-covered styling bands as recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology, and traction alopecia when you wear them too tight or too often.

This study on women in China that wear ponytails regularly also shows a direct correlation to frontal hair loss and wearing a ponytail. With that said, there’s no need to worry.

No, cutting your hair does not make it grow faster as hair growth is controlled by your genetics, specifically the Lhx2 gene which is in charge of the rate of hair growth, the health of your hair follicles, how well nourished your body is, as well as your age, diet and getting the right nutrients to restore hair growth, and your lifestyle. This hair myth likely began as a result of hair dressers telling clients they need to cut or trim their hair in order for them to grow it out.

Cutting your hair is necessary for growing long hair because it removes the split ends. Because hair is dead and cannot repair, the split ends cannot be repaired naturally and will continue to climb the strand damaging it. By cutting them off you’re able to continue to grow your hair out. Instead of explaining the entire process, it is easier to say you need a trim.

There’s no shortage of types of hair ties to choose from, but each is designed with a specific purpose and use. Some have metal bars on them while others are made from absorbent materials, and some are spirals vs. a round elastic band.

Below you’ll find each of the main types of hair ties, what their intended uses are, and some of the benefits or negatives of each.

Babassu Oil helps hydrate your hair and scalp as it is packed with hair healthy nutrients like vitamin e for moisture and shine, and fatty acids like lauric which may help reduce protein loss.  Avoiding protein loss is important since hair is made of a protein called keratin, and without proteins your hair may not grow as strong or healthy as it could.

Frizzy hair can happen in the winter because of a lack of moisture from the cold winter air and the overuse of heated tools. Frizzy hair in winter is likely the result of dry hair swelling and curling as it absorbs moisture from the air creating the frizz.

It is similar to static hair which is caused by the static electricity build up from wearing winter hats and from scarves rubbing against your locks. Because beanie caps and other static conducting materials are worn in winter, static hair may be more common in this season.