Maintaining cleanliness of the scalp and hair is one of the important preventive measures against hair loss. However, even if you wash your hair daily, incorrect habits before and after showering can negatively affect hair loss. What are some of these habits?

 

◇Wrapping a towel around the head

 

Many people spend time with a towel wrapped around their head because they find washing their hair bothersome. Afterwards, they sometimes go to bed without completely drying their hair. However, keeping a towel on damp hair can leave the scalp in a moist and warm environment, which can cause damage. The longer a towel is wrapped around wet hair, the more bacteria can proliferate, increasing the risk of dermatitis. It can also easily lead to hair loss. After washing your hair, it is best to gently press with a towel to remove excess water, then dry with a cool blow of a hairdryer. Hot air can damage hair strands and hair follicles. Dry your hair with a cool breeze, keeping the dryer about 30cm away from your head.

Taking a shower with hot water

 

When washing your hair, you should avoid hot water as well. The roots and hair follicles become weaker when wet, and washing with hot water can stimulate the scalp, leading to hair loss. Hot water damages the scalp and disrupts the balance of oil and moisture. A study from the University of Miami in the United States also found that showering with hot water weakens hair follicles due to heat, increasing the likelihood of hair loss. Hot water also causes hair to become dry. Hair and scalp are composed of natural oils, and hot water removes these oils and damages keratin proteins (proteins that form epithelial tissue). It is recommended to shower with water below 42°C for 10 to 20 minutes.

 

Combing hair while it is wet

 

It is best to comb your hair when it is dry. Combing wet hair can cause it to break easily. Additionally, vigorously towel-drying wet hair can lead to hair loss, as wet hair stretches and breaks more easily than dry hair. Instead, it is better to gently wrap your wet hair with a towel and press to absorb the water.

 

Morning cold on the head

 

Some people wash their hair every morning, but actually, it's better to wash it at night. If you go to bed without removing the waste products accumulated on the scalp during the day, the pores can become clogged, which is harmful to the scalp. Also, washing hair in the morning washes away the scalp's sebum, leaving it directly exposed to ultraviolet rays. When exposed to UV rays without sebum, the scalp can be damaged, leading to more frequent dandruff and potentially hair loss.

 

 

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They say waste accumulates all day long.

I wash my hair in the evening and keep wrapping it with a towel.

They say you will get hair loss.