PanamaTimes

Thursday, Mar 28, 2024

4 Things to Avoid Doing with Wet Hair

4 Things to Avoid Doing with Wet Hair

Choosing the right products alone is not enough. Proper haircare, especially when its wet, is the key to keeping your mane healthy.

Experts note that sleeping with wet hair can damage their condition. “Wet hair is much more brittle than dried hair, so rubbing it with bedding can cause a fracture at the root, which encourages split ends. In the long run, this can reduce the elasticity and shine of the hair," warns Agnė Pociūtė, a pharmacist at Eurovaistinė.

For those looking for ways to take care of their hair, the pharmacist advises using coconut oil (not recommended for people with seborrheic dermatitis) or a conditioner to lubricate wet hair before bed. This helps close the hair cuticle and reduce friction, protecting the hair from mechanical damage.

Pociūtė points out that sleeping with wet hair can cause other problems as well. Moisture from the hair is absorbed into the deeper layers of the pillow and creates a favorable environment for fungus to accumulate. This increases the risk of rosacea, seborrheic, and atopic dermatitis, and may cause dandruff.

To prevent skin irritation, wash pillowcases in hot water once a week.



Don't wrap wet hair in a towel.


After taking a shower, twisting your tresses into a towel may be convenient, but it can damage the condition of your hair.

The pharmacist emphasizes that wet hair is particularly sensitive to damage, so it should be handled very gently. Pociūtė recommends that after washing the hair, only lightly dry using a cotton towel. Do not rub or wrap it, thus protecting your locks from structural changes.

Never go out with wet hair.


Perhaps many have heard warnings from loved ones that going outside with wet hair can lead to illness, especially in cold weather. Pociūtė says it's a mistake to think that wet hair in itself can cause a cold. However, this can certainly increase your risk of catching something.

"Wet hair can weaken the immune system. The body becomes less resistant to viruses and bacteria, but wet hair alone is not the cause of sickness," comments Pociūtė.



Keep hot styling hools away from wet hair.


If you are afraid to go outside with wet hair, you usually resort to a hair dryer. However, this, too, can have side effects on the hair. "Frequent use of a hair dryer can not only dry out the hair and thus reduce its shine, but also structurally damage the condition of the hair," says Pociūtė.

If it’s hard to imagine a daily routine without hair drying, it’s important to follow expert recommendations that can help reduce hair damage. The pharmacist advises you to dry your hair by holding the dryer at a distance of about 15 cm from the hair and moving it constantly. If possible, she advises avoiding hot air currents and using hot tools as infrequently as possible.

Newsletter

Related Articles

PanamaTimes
0:00
0:00
Close
Apple warns against drying iPhones with rice
In a recent High Court hearing, the U.S. argued that Julian Assange endangered lives by releasing classified information.
Global Law Enforcement Dismantles Lockbit Ransomware Operation
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has died at the Arctic prison colony
The President of Argentina Javier Mile does not fly private, he flies commercial, with the citizens he represents. And they LOVE him for it.
Bitcoin Reaches $50,000 for First Time in Over Two Years
Belo Horizonte: Brazil's Rising Carnival Hotspot for 2024
In El Salvador, the 'Trump of Latin America' stuns the world with a speech slamming woke policing after winning a landslide election
Tucker’s interview with Putin is over 50M views on X within the first 5 hours.
Finnish Airline, Finnair, is voluntarily weighing passengers to better estimate flight cargo weight
President Nayib Bukele has proudly announced El Salvador's remarkable achievement of becoming the safest nation in the Western Hemisphere.
Former Chilean President Sebastian Piñera Dies in Helicopter Crash
This farmer seems to understand science a bit more than the event organizer, Klaus Schwab.
Facebook turns 20: From Mark Zuckerberg's dormitory to a $1trn company
The Coolest Dictator in the World" on the Path to Victory in El Salvador
Macron, France and fake news
Indian-Origin Man 'King' Arrested For Smuggling $16 Million Drugs Into US
Can someone teach Americans that not every person with slanted eyes is Chinese?
Europe's Farmers Feeding the People, Protesting Against Politicians Who Do Nothing for Their Country and Serve Only Themselves at Taxpayers' Expense
Paris Restaurant That Inspired 'Ratatouille' Loses $1.6 Million Worth Of Wine
Brazilian Police Investigate Bolsonaro's Son for Alleged Illegal Spying
Police in Brazil Raid Residence of Bolsonaro Associate Over Allegations of Illegal Spying
Border Dispute Escalates as Texas Governor Vows Increased Razor Wire
OpenAI Enhances ChatGPT-4 Model, Potentially Addressing AI "Laziness" Issue
The NSA finally acknowledges spying on Americans by acquiring sensitive data
Report Reveals Toxic Telegram Group Generating X-Rated AI-Generated Fake Images of Taylor Swift
US Border Patrol States 'No Plans' to Remove Razor Wire Installed in Texas
Bitcoin Experiences Approximately 20% Decline in Value
Klaus Schwab recently appointed himself as the Earth's "trustee of the future."
DeSantis Drops Out, Endorses Trump.
Nikki Haley said former President Trump is "just not at the same level" of mental fitness as he was while president in 2016.
Residents of a southern Mexican town set the government palace on fire in response to the police killing of a young man
Samsung Launches AI-Driven Galaxy S24, Ushering in New Smartphone Era
Judge Questions SEC's Regulatory Overreach in Coinbase Lawsuit
The Ecuador prosecutor who was investigating the television studio attack, has been assassinated.
Is artificial intelligence the solution to cyber security threats?
Vivek Ramaswamy suspends his US election campaign and endorses Trump.
Viral Satire: A Staged Satirical Clip Mistaken as Real Footage from the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos
The AI Revolution in the Workforce: CEOs at Davos Predict Major Job Cuts in 2024
Ecuador Reports 178 Hostages in Prison Gang Standoff
The Startling Cuban Espionage Case That Has Rattled the US Government
Two Armed Men in Ecuador, Dressed as Batman and The Joker Storm the Streets.
Armed Gang Raids Ecuadorian TV Station Following State of Emergency Declaration
Anti-Democratic Canada: Journalist Arrested for Questioning Canadian Finance Minister on Support of Terrorist Group
Ecuador's 'Most-Wanted' Criminal Vanishes from Prison
Mexican Cartel Supplied Wi-Fi to Locals Under Threat of Fatal Consequences for Non-Compliance
Border Surge Leads to Over 11,000 Migrants Waiting in Northern Mexico
Outsider Candidates Triumph in Latin American Elections
As Argentina Goes to the Polls, Will the Proposal to Replace the Peso with the Dollar Secure Votes?
Fatal Shark Attack Claims Life of Boston Woman Paddleboarding Near Bahamas Resort, According to Police
×