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Can shampoo repair hair? Four haircare myths get the chop

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23.10.2025

We all want hair that looks and feels healthy, whether that means glossy waves, bouncy curls or sleek and smooth strands.

In an industry worth £5.8bn in the UK, there are endless products, trends and TikTok hacks flying around which makes it's easy to lose sight of the basics.

The truth is, healthy hair isn't about spending a fortune or following complicated routines, it's about getting the simple stuff right.

Trichologists Eva Proudman from UK Hair Consultants and Tracey Walker from Hair and Scalp Clinic, bust four common myths about how to look after your hair.

Ever shivered your way through an icy shower just for the sake of shinier hair?

Well luckily you can stop doing that and enjoy a warm and comfortable wash as Proudman says cold water doesn't add any extra shine to your hair.

"There's no need to wash your hair in freezing cold water as it does nothing," she says.........

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