Watch out when people recommend...?

[lapushka]

What will you say you need to watch out for when people recommend things? Give us some good advice!

I say,

Watch out whenever people (whoever it may be) recommend expensive solutions to your issues. When going through hair "troubles" it is tempting to believe in miracles, but there are none. Trust me. There is only patience and pampering your hair with "normal" things like a "regular" shampoo and "regular" conditioner, "regular" leave-in and "regular" serum/oil. In fact often the most cheap things are the best, both for hair and wallet!

What do you say is good advice?

[Linguaphilia]

Oh, I wholeheartedly agree! Simple things and patience are the best!

Concerning nutrition, it can be hard sometimes to "see the forest through the trees". For me good advice in that matter is: listen to your body.

[parkmikii]

Listen to your hair's needs! Just because something works for someone it doesn't mean it'll work for you too. What works the best for them might wreck your hair.

[restless]

...when people recommend all kinds of vitamins and pills for hair growth. They dont know you, your medical history, your diet, your body. Nothing. Im very skeptical to supplements in general and believe a somewhat healthy, normal diet and a daily dose of sunshine is better for you than any vitamin pill could ever be.

[missblueeyes]

... when people recommend that trimming makes your hair grow faster. It's just not gonna happen.

[embee]

Often I have to step back and see where the money is going... who is getting $$ for suggesting something. Like the hairdresser recommending a style that requires frequent hairdresser work. Duh.

[Platzhalter]

Watch out for people who recommend supplements - even though they may help, it's not worth the potential health of your kidneys.
And don't believe there's a solution working perfectly for everyone. It all depends on hair type, genetics and your environment.

[Kiiruna]

... when people recommend anything that "does miracles". Nothing can undo damage - not any serums or conditioners or anything. Scissors are the only thing that can take the damage away.

[lapushka]

Listen to your hair's needs! Just because something works for someone it doesn't mean it'll work for you too. What works the best for them might wreck your hair.

Yes, that reminds me of my all-time motto, it's not about what *you* want, it's about what your hair wants, but I'm going a little off-topic here.

[luxurioushair]

Oil that grows your hair 4 inches in a week!!!!!