Washing your hair affects how it looks, but what you do afterward can leave your locks vulnerable to damage.
An expert points out the risks of washing your hair in the evening and sleeping with wet hair.
Doctor Dr. Anil Sharma of Sharma Skin & Hair Surgery offers advice on preventing hair loss and maintaining a healthy hairstyle.
If you wash your hair in the evening, you should make sure that it is dry before going to bed, explains the expert.
Wet hair is more sensitive
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He said: “It may seem convenient, but going to bed with wet hair can have some disadvantages.
“Wet hair is more sensitive and prone to breakage, which can lead to a lot of frustration in the morning.”
Wet hair is more sensitive and can therefore be damaged by a lot of movement at night as it causes friction.
In addition, leaving hair wet for too long also poses more serious health risks, such as the proliferation of bacteria, the doctor explained.
He continued: “Sleeping with damp hair creates an ideal environment for the growth of fungi like Malassezia, which thrive in humid conditions and can cause dandruff.
“Although there is a belief in some cultures that sleeping with wet hair can lead to headaches or colds, there is no solid scientific evidence to support this – but it is a topic worth investigating.”
How often you wash your hair is different for everyone, and the technique you use can affect the look, say hair experts at luxury hair extension specialist Roxy Hair.
They discussed the trend towards double washing, i.e. washing twice instead of once.
Experts discuss double washing
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They said: “Double washing your hair has become a viral trend on social media. It involves people using two loads of shampoo before rinsing it out as usual.
“The first wash cycle is designed to dissolve stubborn dirt, while the second wash cycle ensures that it is thoroughly washed out.
“This technique is excellent for cleansing the scalp and preventing the formation of dandruff.
“If used excessively, this method can strip your hair of its natural oils, resulting in a dry and irritated scalp. For this reason, it is important to only use this technique occasionally.”
