These are the reasons why you should not sleep with wet hair
How many times have you gone to sleep with wet hair?And that despite the fact that popular wisdom warns us that going to bed with humid hair is bad.That you can take a cold, which can leave dandruff, that can be fallen or tangled harmful.They say it and they have been repeated for decades grandmothers, mothers and the occasional friend.And you may also have said it sometime.But is it really advisable?What's true and false?Is it a News fake that has long come?The specialists have the answer.Take paper and pencil!
Myths and realities
Causes colds
A very common belief is that the fact of getting in bed with wet hair causes colds.But there is no scientific study that supports that assumption.In an article published last year, Dr. William Schaffer, a professor of Medicine at the Division of Infectious Diseases of the Medical Center of the University of Vanderbilt, clarified to Time magazine that this idea was refuted long ago, although the myth has spreadthat cooling and getting wet will make you cold.
Yes, it is true that it is much more likely to contract a common cold during the winter months.But that is related to the way in which respiratory viruses proliferate and spread, which are the ones that cause colds, argue the same doctor."One cannot cold for being cold," he adds.
Hair falls
Hair drop is also sometimes attributed to the bad habit of sleeping with the wet hair.but the reality is different.In this regard, Dr. Ángela Hermosa, a member dermatologist of the Healthy Skin Foundation of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV), responds sharp: “In no way affects hair loss.And there are no studies to demonstrate it ".Another myth without foundation.
Yes, it is true that hair falls more into autumn, but it has nothing to do with going to sleep with wet hair (in summer it dries faster), but with the fact that hair health begins to decline in springBut it really does not begin to part up to three months, according to reports published by the AEDV.
Hair is damaged
Science therefore denies the relationship between colds and hair loss and the habit of going to sleep with wet hair.But what about health and hair appearance?The hairdressers have the word.
In the Bajomismajo Barcelona room they are clear about it: getting in bed with the wet hair can become your worst enemy if what you intend is to have strong and healthy hair.It is a bad habit because the hair weakens and breaks it more easily.In addition, it facilitates the appearance of fungi and bacteria, causing possible irritations in the scalp and, even, the appearance of dandruff, indicate.
The hair could also become more fat due to the alteration suffered by the sebaceous glands due to moisture.And finally, we could wake up the next day with entangled hair and with knots, they warn in Bajomismanro, a hairdresser from the Les Corts neighborhood in Barcelona.
Drying keys
It is important to keep in mind that the problem with the hair does not come from washing it before sleeping, but not to dry it before bedtime, the experts of Bajomismaque point, who also recommend some simple steps that we can apply to get a good drying of the hair:
Wash.The ideal is to use a shampoo that really responds to the needs of your hair type and with which you can achieve a visible result.
Brushing.It is very important to brush the hair dry before washing it.Brush it wet after washing it would cause your break.If it is wet it becomes more fragile.
With towel.If you do not want to resort to the dryer, you can always use a towel, if possible from microfiber.You should put it turbid to eliminate all moisture.But be careful, you must remove excess water by pressing your hair with your hands, you should never twist or friction it wet with your hands.
With the dryer.It is previously advisable to remove moisture with a towel to minimize the dryer time.And something very important.Do you remember what I am in a hurry?Well, patience with the dryer is a virtue.Hotter is not faster.Avoid using the maximum dryer temperature: if you direct it towards the palm of the hand and notes that the heat is pleasant, that is the correct temperature.You can also turn to the trick of giving it a cold air blow from time to time;Help oxygenate and contribute elasticity.It is also important not to approach the dryer too much: it is advisable to keep it about 20 centimeters from the hair, moving it in different directions.
And if you have little time and a lot of hair, you can turn to some allies for a faster drying.Although the miracle of instant drying has not arrived, there are protectors that seal the cuticle avoiding hair breakage and frizz.
In the Mima Line, Fernando Collar, of the Madrid Hairdressers Madrid Hall, points out that today there are products with thermal protection (both for the dryer and for plates or tenacillas) that not only protect the structure of the hair but also help us get aDrying faster.Both experts emphasize that before, any doubt, the ideal is to go to your stylist to recommend the most suitable product to protect your hair.
Gold rules for a ‘hair 10’
In addition to avoiding sleeping with wet hair there are also other gold rules that specialists recommend following during the night to keep the hair in good condition, especially if you have hair.For example, if you don't plan to wash it, it is very important to brush it dry, to avoid tangles.
Another recommendation of professionals is to make a braid that is not very tight to continue avoiding tangles during the night.And finally, pay attention to your pillow's fabric, because it should contribute to your hair sliding.Good options are silk or satin.Avoid cotton since it could fricate and damage your hair.
You must also pay attention to your hair type to give it the treatment you deserve.For example, in the case of having it fine, no product is recommended that provides excessive hydration.On the other hand, if it is thick, curly, curly or dry, the protectors without clarified will be of great benefit for your hair at night, Fernando Collar sentences.
And it provides other guidelines that should not be overlooked:
A product for each type of hair.For fine hair, always after washing with shampoos without silicones or parabens, a thermal protector or a voluminizing serum before combing it should be used before combing it.For curly hair, it is better to use specific wave products and avoid the awkward frizzy.You can use specific masks or creams for colored or dry hair
Anticaída products.If this type of products needs to be used, the collar recommendation is to use them at night, when the scalp is more relaxed and receptive to its components.
Night serums.Different products are marketed depending on the type of hair, whether dry or curled, but they must be used with caution and in the indicated amounts.
It is not the same in winter as in summer.Specific care is required in both stations.Keep in mind that in winter the heating resect the atmosphere and hair.And when using the dryer we must use more protection.While in summer the use of sunscreens for hair is necessary to plant the sun, chlorine, salt..Nor should you go to bed with your hair without clarifying the beach or pool.
Eliminate waste.Remember that you have to always brush your hair before bed.
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