What Happens When You Sleep with Wet Hair
A hot shower with a luxurious body wash and a good hair wash in the evening can help one feel calm after a hectic day. It also helps you sleep better and faster. Many of you would nod your head, wouldn’t you? But then, do you also sleep with your hair still damp after you’ve washed it?
While we may not pay much attention to it, Dr. Jushya Sarin, a dermatologist, says it is not the best thing to do. Sleeping with wet hair does more harm than good.
Do you want to know how?
Have you noticed how your fingers turn plums when immersed in water for a long time? The same goes for your hair. “When your hair is wet, it softens weak strands and makes it prone to breakage and fall out when pulled and rolled over on the pillow,” explains Dr. Sarin, adding that this softener is not too harmful if it happens occasionally. “But if you regularly sleep with wet hair, you could be putting your hair at greater risk.”
The damage is not just limited to hair breakage. “Wet hair means wet scalp. This can lead to an overgrowth of fungi and bacteria, causing inflammation that causes further damage to the hair.
Also, when you don’t towel-dry your hair and go to sleep as it is, your scalp becomes dry. “Dry skin on the scalp leads to increased oil production, which in turn can make your hair greasy and greasy,” he adds.
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