We all want great-looking hair, but there is so much contradicting advice out there, who knows what to believe? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 618,900 barber, hairstylist, and cosmetology jobs in the United States, so why not turn to these experts for the best hair care advice? It's important to get the facts on hair care so that you can start treating your hair the way it deserves. Let's take a look at a few commonly held hair care myths and get to the bottom of them.

Cut Your Hair Often for Maximum Growth

This myth is easily disproved if you look at the science of hair. As taught in hair schools, your hair grows from follicles in your scalp. The amount of follicles that your scalp contains determines how thick your hair is, and the rate at which your hair grows has more to do with your health than with how often you cut your hair. Your body needs a specific amount of nutrients in order to sustain non-survival functions like hair and nail growth. If your body starts to think its nutrients are getting low, hair growth will slow. In some cases, hair may even start to fall out. This can also happen due to high levels of stress. Your body thinks it needs to conserve all of its energy for survival, and hair growth just isn't that important to survival. So, if you really want to see maximum growth, be sure to eat a healthy diet, get plenty of rest, and keep your stress levels low.

For people who want instant hair length, though, hair extensions are also an option. This gives you a lot of freedom to play with hair length anytime you like.

Brush Your Hair 100 Times a Day

You've probably heard a grandmother, mother, or aunt proclaim this hair care wisdom at some point. Brushing your hair is good for your hair because it distributes the hair's natural oils throughout the strands. However, 100 times is usually unnecessary. Too much brushing or brushing with a poor-quality brush can wind up causing more damage to your hair.

A better method is to brush enough to smooth tangles and knots. If your brush is moving through the hair easily, you've hit the right amount of strokes. Hair experts also recommend brushing the hair in the shower while wet for the ultimate frizz-free shine.

These are just a few hair care myths you need to know the truth about. If you're looking for high-quality salon services taught in hair schools, please give Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics a call or stop by for a visit.