5 Hair Myths That Need to Die Already

Let’s get one thing straight: the internet is full of bad hair advice. Between TikTok “hacks,” Instagram trends, and your aunt’s bathroom wisdom from the 1900’s, there’s a lot of nonsense floating around out there. I’ve been in the hair industry for over 20 years, and I’ve heard it ALL! So let’s bust some myths, shall we?

Myth 1: Biotin makes your hair grow faster.

Nope. Sorry, babe. Biotin is just a B vitamin not a miracle. Unless you’re clinically deficient (which is rare), popping supplements won’t suddenly make your hair grow faster or thicker.

The truth: overall nutrition matters more. Protein, iron, vitamin D, zinc, and hydration are the real players in healthy growth. And guess what? You’re probably already getting enough biotin naturally from foods like eggs, salmon, nuts, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens.

Too much biotin can actually backfire. High doses can interfere with lab tests, especially thyroid and heart panels [the FDA has even issued warnings about it.] So before you waste money on hype, eat your veggies, take care of your body, and watch your hair thank you for it. Don’t believe me? Look it up. If I’m right, you owe me five bucks.

Myth 2: If I never get a haircut, my hair will grow faster

Nah. Your hair grows from the scalp, not the ends. Trims don’t “speed up” growth…but they prevent split ends from traveling up the shaft and breaking your hair OFF.

Skip trims and your hair will still “grow,” but it’ll look raggedy, uneven, and probably shorter in the long run. Consistent trims = healthier length retention. That’s the actual secret.

Myth 3: TikTok said I need more layers

Jesus Christ. If TikTok told you to jump off a bridge, would you? Layers can be amazing, but they’re not one-size-fits-all.

The right layers depend on your face shape, hair texture, density, and lifestyle. Fine hair cut into too many layers? Flat city. Thick curly hair with random, choppy layers? Hello, triangle head and frizzy curls. I’ve seen enough TikTok-inspired “layer jobs” to know some of them belong in hair jail. Always see a pro who actually understands YOUR hair before chasing a hashtag trend.

Myth 4: If you pluck one gray hair, it goes away

False. Gray happens when your follicle stops making pigment…yanking the strand won’t change that. The same follicle will just grow another gray hair.

Worse? Repeated plucking can scar or weaken the follicle until it stops producing hair altogether. So instead of “fixing” a gray, you risk thinning or bald spots.

If grays bug you, there are smarter options: glosses to blend, highlights to camouflage, or full coverage color. Or just own the silver. Tweezers and denial? Not the move.

Myth 5: Washing your hair every day is always bad

Listen to me right now.  There’s no one-size-fits-all answer here. Washing is about scalp health, not a calendar rule.

If you have an oily scalp, sweat a lot, or work out daily, washing every day might be exactly what you need. If you have dry, curly, or textured hair, stretching washes to once a week could be healthier. What matters is HOW you wash: use the right shampoo for your scalp type, condition wash (aka co-wash), and don’t strip your hair with harsh detergents.

Bottom line: your scalp, your choice.

Final Thought

So yeah, the internet lies. I don’t. [[Shocking, I know]]  Next time you hear a “magic hack” for your hair, ask your stylist before you trust some girl on TikTok with a ring light.