Article: Health Zone: Grooming: HAIR; We tease out those myths.(Features)

IS GUINNESS really the conditioner your hair's been crying out for? Will cutting your hair every six weeks really make it grow faster?

Notions like these have been passed down from generation to generation, but is there any truth behind these old wives' tales?

With the help of Neil Cornelius, the new artistic director at top Mayfair salon Michaeljohn, Health Zone decided to investigate 15 common claims about hair.

MYTH: Between washes, talcum powder is a good way to soak up the grease.

TRUTH: Yes. While there are "dry" shampoos available ...

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