Frequent hair combing will make hair fall less and less.

Question

Nowadays, more and more young people are suffering from hair fall problems. Baldness has become a hot topic. According to the link below, combing the hair acts on the capillaries of the scalp and increases blood circulation. So it has the effect of renting hair growth.

Answer 1

There are many claims by multiple institutions that hair brushing promotes hair growth, yet there is rarely any hard evidence to support this idea. A study done by StatePearls explain, "These [blood] vessels nourish the hair follicle and support nutrient delivery, waste elimination, and growth. Loss of blood supply to the hair follicles is associated with some forms of hair loss." 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513312/

Many people believe the act of brushing one's hair provides stimulation to help the circulation of blood vessels, yet over brushing is rarely addressed as an issue individuals can come across. A clinical trial published by the National Library of Medicine concluded, "A subgroup analysis found strong association (p<0.05) between brushing frequencies and the magnitude of hair loss." 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19016066/

It is important to keep in mind that there are many factors that can attribute to hair loss. The Mayo Clinic explains that hair loss can typically be attributed to one's family history, hormonal changes, medications, stress, radiation, and particular hairstyles or treatments. 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hair-loss/symptoms-causes/syc-20372926

Every individual has a different genetic makeup, therefore a solution that works for hair loss prevention may not work for everyone. While hair brushing may appear to aid in slowing hair loss, for one individual, that may not be true for another. Readers should be aware of exaggerated claims within the beauty industry and consult a professional when looking for effective treatments. 

Comments

You did a really nice job finding multiple sources that are very strong such as mayclinic.org and two research papers.

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I really thought your comment was very insightful and helped show how the post is indeed a bit misleading and exaggerated. I think that the quotes you provided proved your point as to why someone's genetic makeup is one of the key factors as to whether someone loses hair faster. The sources were reliable as you used mayo clinic to reason with your argument.

Answer 2

Likely Misinformation

"The good news is that it won’t cause you to go bald. The bad news is that if you’re already going bald, it can make it worse.

Essentially, gently brushing or combing your hair should only pull out a few hairs. These are hairs that were already nearing the end of their telogen phase, and they’re part of the normal fifty to 100 hairs you lose every day. However, if you have androgenetic alopecia, damaged hair, or some other condition that makes your hair’s attachment to your scalp weak, then a brush can snag those weak hairs and yank them out.

To preserve your locks, you should avoid brushing your hair too often or for too long, especially when it’s wet."

If you have a healthy head of hair you should be fine, unless you are aggressively scraping your scalp. However, those with hair that is prone to falling out, should avoid brushing or combing too often. I found this here on McGill.Ca.

Comments

Nice job digging for reputable sources on this matter. Going forward, it's best to properly introduce and outline your explanation rather than start with quotes. Quotes are great -- but a thoughtful explanation that puts everything into context is even better.

Answer 3

This is false information.

A proper frequency of hair combing does help with hair loss problems, but excess hair combing can cause a more serious hair loss problem.

According to a health-focused website,

"If your hair routine involves 100 brush strokes a day, you might want to rethink your strategy. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, hair doesn’t need 100 brush strokes a day.

With that in mind, De Marco recommends brushing twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. This is a healthy way to distribute your scalp’s natural oils through your hair — but only if you do it gently."

https://www.healthline.com/health/brushing-hair#benefits-of-brushing

Answer 4

According to the Chicago Hair Institute, frequent hair combing can be a leading cause to hair thinning. However, hair brushing alone is not necessarily going to be the cause of someone losing all of their hair. A combination of situations are the main drivers to this, such as genetics, frequent use of heat, and or too much brushing. With this, it is advised to use as little of heat as possible, as well as being gentle when combing through wet hair.

Source: https://www.chicagohairinstitute.com/blog/2019/05/18/can-brushing-too-often-cause-197963

Answer 5

It is wrong because it exaggerates the truth. From the link below, we can know that 

"Your scalp feeds on nutrients and oxygen while blood helps transport them. Massaging, essential oils, cold showers and all the above methods help increase blood flow to your scalp."

it is not combing the hair acts on the capillaries.

https://skinkraft.com/blogs/articles/how-to-increase-blood-circulation-on-scalp#:~:text=Your%20scalp%20feeds%20on%20nutrients,blood%20flow%20to%20your%20scalp.

Answer 6

This is false information. According to the research study below, brushing hair is actually linked to hair loss while reducing the amount of brushing is linked with less hair loss. Brushing your hair too much can actually strain you scalp which can lead to breakage. Hair loss can be caused by many different factors including family history, stress, hairstyles, and medication.

Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19016066/ 

Other resources: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hair-loss/symptoms-causes/syc-20372926

https://www.prevention.com/beauty/g20497436/surprising-style-mistakes-causing-hair-loss/

Answer 7

Although some articles say that excessive combing of hair can prevent hair loss, that is false. According to Alanna Nunez, "excessive combing or brushing strains your scalp, which can cause breakage and hair loss." The key takeaway would be moderation; hair does need to be brushed;=, however, if it is often or too much, then it can cause harmful effects. Hair loss can occur with frequent brushing; therefore, looking into ways to untangle hair and protection would benefit hair health and growth. 

https://www.prevention.com/beauty/g20497436/surprising-style-mistakes-causing-hair-loss/

Answer 8

According to CNN, the trick of brushing your hair 100 times a day in order to make it healthier is not true. The article states that brushing hair can often cause static and friction, resulting in cuticle damage, and worsening hair health. It is important to use the right tools and not overbrush your hair. 

https://www.cnn.com/2012/01/13/living/hair-myths-o/index.html. 

Comments

Nice work finding this fact-check on the topic!

Answer 9

Everyone has different types of hair, and along with this they have different ways of taking care of it. Hair care has become more and more of a popular topic and something people have been focusing on. Compared to other people and friends that I know, I don't brush my hair as often and I don't experience any hair loss problems. According to an article by Prevention, "Excessive combing or brushing strains your scalp, which can cause breakage and hair loss, so Allyson recommends brushing only once in the morning and once at night." This would make sense because of all of the pulling that brushing and combing hair entails. 

Comments

Don't forget to provide a hyperlink URL to your source next time.

Answer 10

While combing your hair can increase blood flow to the hair follicles and stimulate growth, it does not definitively prevent hair from falling out. In fact, frequent combing can actually be the cause of hair thinning/loss as it can weaken the roots and cause breakage.

"Sometimes it’s your styling routine that’s to blame when your hair starts to break or fall out. Using too much shampoo, brushing or combing your hair when it’s wet, rubbing hair dry with a towel, or brushing too hard or too often can all strain your strands and make them break."

https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/ss/slideshow-hair-fallout