Popular hair trend can actually lead to thinning and graying, experts warn

While influencers insist one trend in particular just takes time to adjust to, experts warn it could actually backfire and lead to thinner and grayer hair.

Referred to as #nopoo, the “hair training” trend has been growing in popularity on social media and among Gen Zers. The idea is to avoid shampoo to train your hair and scalp to be healthier.

While many of the purported benefits come from anecdotal evidence, science shows that flaking on shampoo could cause dandruff, irritate the scalp, stunt hair growth and worsen scalp problems.

One of the biggest misconceptions about washing hair regularly is that it causes hair loss or shedding.