"Korean people eat a lot of garlic and that is why their hair grows so long and clean." Does that statement hold water? It's coming from a lady that owns a wig company, so seems valid...
First off, thank you, Divine Poptart for seeking guidance from GMAF. We are here for you.
Now, let’s dissect this statement. Garlic is surprisingly known on the home remedy circuit as a natural hair growth stimulator. However, most garlic proponents rave about using it topically, directly on the scalp, not eating it, as the above “wig lady” claims.
It’s also a bit far-fetched to say that only Korean people eat a lot of garlic. Other cuisines use hefty amounts of garlic: Italian, Spanish, Greek, Mexican. In fact, most Asian cultures also love using garlic in their dishes (see: Chinese, Filipino, Thai).
The last point we should address is Korean hair growing long and clean. This statement is also dubious, because as most Asians know, all Asian hair grows long and clean. Asians are known for having luscious, flowing, straight-as-fuck locks. Case in point: Seon-Ha Kim, a Korean hair dresser who owns her own Asian hair salon says, “Asian hair is very different. It is usually so straight and heavy that every mistake will show, so you must be extra careful when cutting it. The strands are also rounder and thicker, and even coarse compared to the hair of Caucasian women.”
Moral of the story: Asian hair is superior. But not just Koreans’, and not because of eating a lot of garlic.
I hope this helps, readers. And, please, feel free to submit more questions, either as a comment or as an e-mail to guessmyasianface@gmail.com.
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