True or False
True or False: A healthy scalp can shed 50-100 hairs a day.
TRUE
How often should you brush your teeth?
Minimum of 2 times a day. After every major meal (3) is best.
What is the best way to brush your hair?
True or False: Body spray is an equal alternative to deodorant.
False - body spray is topical only, whereas deodorant has access to the pores from which the odor is coming from.
True. Also the best way to determine if you're healthy internally is through your hair, skin and nails.
True or False: You can reuse your wash cloth after washing your face.
False. Wash cloths harbor lots of bacteria after washing your dirty face. Use a clean wash cloth every time.
How often should you clean underneath your fingernails?
Every time you wash your hands! At a minimum, after you shower. Having clean fingernails helps prevent the spreading of harmful bacteria from one person to another.
How often should you get your hair trimmed if you want to grow it out?
Every 10 - 12 weeks. If you want to keep it the same length, get your hair trimmed every 8 weeks.
How often should you get your haircut if you want to keep your hair the same length?
Every 4 - 6 weeks.
How much water should you drink a day?
Your body weight, divided by 10, is how many ounces you should drink a day. Water is one of the most important ways to maintain healthier hair, skin and nails!
True or False: The cuticle is the outer most layer of your hair.
True - its purpose is to protect the shaft of your hair and is also what can give your hair the "frizzy" appearance when it's unhealthy.
How often should you change your bed sheets?
Once a week. Without regular cleaning, dirty sheets can contribute to allergies, skin breakouts, and asthma.
True or False: Wearing a ponytail in the same spot everyday is safe for your hair.
False - Wearing a ponytail in the same spot daily has a "green stick" effect and eventually will cause permanent damage by breaking the hair.
True or False: Biting your nails can cause your teeth to shift.
True! Not only that; it can also possibly infect, or cause irritation to your gums.
How should you file your nails?
Outside to middle. Not back and forth.
False. If you don't trim your hair on a regular basis, your hair will get split ends which will eventually break off. Thus, giving the illusion that your hair never grows.
How often should you shower?
Teens should shower daily because of their newly developed sweat glands. It is also a good idea to wash your face twice a day.
How often should you clean/replace your hair brush?
Every 4-6 months you should clean your brush. Once your brush looks 50% worse than when you purchased it, then it's time for a new one
Do guys need to condition their hair?
Yes! Conditioner is a natural pH balancer, closing the cuticle of the hair, which would make your hair feel like straw if not used.
Should you shower with hot water?
NO! Showers above warm temperature opens your pores more, which allows your natural oils to dry out. Therefore, creating overly dry skin and hair.
True or False: The longest phase of your hair growth process takes 2 to 6 months.
False - The Anagen (active growing) phase takes 2 to 6 years! Catagen (stops growing, slowly detaches) takes 2-4 weeks. Telogen (resting phase) 3-5 months.
True or False: White flakes equals dandruff.
False. White flakes comes from dry scalp. Dandruff is an oily, cake like, yellow flakes that comes from too much oil from your scalp or condition from yeast.
How often should you wash your hair?
Trick question! It depends on your hair type. Oily hair - daily. Dry hair - every other day. Curly hair - once, maybe twice a week.
What's the best way to grow facial hair in the beginning?
Shave more often. The more you shave, the thicker and darker facial hair will appear.
Should you share your nail clippers with anyone?
No! Not even with your family. Sharing nail trimmers is the same as not washing your hands after using the bathroom and then shaking hands with someone else.