'Haircuts don't fix damage': Celeb hairstylist busts haircare myths

Hair damage is one of the most concerning issues which leads to stress which further leads to hairfall, making a vicious circle one often finds difficult to get out of! Taking to Instagram to share his expert opinion, celebrity hairstylist Amit Thakur posted a video busting some myths about hair care and our go to fix- haircut!

Haircuts don't fix damage: Celeb hairstylist Amit Thakur

Amit Thakur is the go-to hairstylist t of Tinsel Town and his portfolio includes bigwigs like Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Nita Ambani and many more! Today, the A-list hair expert shared an informative video educating people about haircare and busting some common myths.

He captioned the video, "Hair cuts don’t fix damage- then what does?" and talked about how haircuts are not the end-all-be-all solution to tackle hair damage!

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Split ends, rough texture or poor quality, we tend to get a chop and put a proverbial bandaid on the problem of hair damage, but Amit highlighted that cutting off the ends of the hair does not address the problem from the root cause so it cannot address the problem completely.

How to fix damaged hair?

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He mentioned that hair is no longer a living cell once it comes out of the follicle. Instead, it is a delicate thread that demands constant TLC. To give your hair the proper nourishment and care it demands, you need to follow a healthy, regular hair care routine after understanding its strength and elasticity.

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Sharing his biggest tip on preventing hair damage Amit said it is crucial to be mindful of not using very high temperature while styling your hair. If you do tend to use heat to style your hair on a regular basis, then it is absolutely necessary to use a heat protectant as well as heat repair products on your hair length, aka from mid-hair to the ends while leaving your scalp. Amit Thakur also mentioned the need for a regular haircare routine to prevent damage and promote hair health.

While Amit Thakur is a celebrity favourite hairstylist, if you are suffering from hair damage it is recommended to consult a healthcare professional who will be able to understand your issue better and then devise a plan catered to your hair health and needs.

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