From miracle shampoos to expensive treatments, social media is full of brands and influencers claiming to be able to give you the long, thick hair you've always wanted. On YouTube, there's a range of videos advising those looking to spark hair growth to rub ingredients including chopped onions, chilli peppers and spices into their scalp. With more and more appearing on the video sharing platform, experts have spoken out to say that not only are these alternative methods ineffective, but they could actually cause damage and accelerate hair loss, as reported by the Metro. (Image: Getty Images)Other video creators provide similar advice, from massaging chilli powder and oil into your roots and mixing cayenne pepper with coconut oil to 'reduce hair fall'. "Rubbing chilli in any of its forms directly onto the scalp can cause burning sensations, hypersensitivity and contact dermatitis, which if severe enough can potentially cause hair loss as a secondary effect."

Source: Daily Mirror February 01, 2020 10:52 UTC