We have all gave in to this temptation. However, it is bad for the health of your hair. Explanations.
On March 7, Doctor Gérald Kierzek, medical director of Doctissimo, shared a precious advice via an Instagram video. The subject? How to preserve the health of our hair. In particular, he recommends stopping a well -known mania, which may surprise you.
“It is not recommended for several reasons”begins by saying the doctor. First of all, this habit makes your hair more fragile and more brittle. Indeed, “The scales will open, the pollution will therefore penetrate inside hair and the body”he specifies. So to preserve them as much as possible, it is strongly recommended not to go out when they are still wet. Especially if you live in a big city, where pollution is more present.
Obviously, there are good reasons for going out damp hair: a delay in an important appointment, a breaking downstream dryer or a capricious weather. After all, if the rain is already there, why worry about their appearance? But you shouldn’t make it a daily habit. So we recommend that you take the time to dry them. And if you are missing, why not consider wearing a hat or scarf?
The doctor also takes the opportunity to demystify a received idea: the cold stroke when the hair is wet. According to him, there is no direct risk of contracting a simple cold. However, he warns against indirect effects: “When you have wet hair, the body temperature drops, which weakens your immune system. This is a factor favoring to catch all viruses”.
As you can see, it is important to plan a little more time after shampooed. After all, better to warn than cure!