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In daily life, it may seem simple to decide whether to dry your hair naturally or use a hair dryer after washing it, but many people don't realize that the wrong choice can have a profound impact on the health of your hair and scalp.
How to properly care for your hair and how to make healthy choices in your daily life are issues that everyone should pay attention to. So, after washing your hair, which is better, "natural drying" or "blow drying"? A lot of people are doing it wrong......
Neglected health hazards
As night falls, the city's neon lights come on, and the noisy streets are still bustling with people. Xiao Zhou had just finished a day's work, carrying a bag and hurriedly squeezing into the subway.
She is a planner at an advertising agency and often works late into the night, and she does the same today.
In the subway car, most of the passengers were staring at the mobile phone screen, and Xiao Zhou was not in the mood to look at the scenery, and his mind was still thinking about tomorrow's work arrangement.
It was close to eleven o'clock when I got home, and when I opened the door, there was only a faint light and cold air in the house.
She simply put down her bag, changed into her lounge clothes, and prepared to wash.
The sound of water in the bathroom was ringing, and the warm water washed away her tiredness from the day, but it also made her feel that time was running out - it was too late, and she had an important client meeting to catch up early tomorrow morning.
After taking a bath, Xiao Zhou washed his hair as usual. Her long hair was damp and dangling over her shoulders, scented with shampoo.
Glancing at the clock on the wall, the hands were already pointing to half past eleven, she didn't think much about it, she just picked up a towel and wiped her hair a few times, intending to let it dry naturally.
She has always believed that the hot air of the hair dryer will not be good for the hair quality, especially for people like herself who often dye and perm, the hair quality is no longer healthy enough, coupled with the high pressure of work every day, the hair becomes dry and brittle, so Xiao Zhou prefers to let the hair dry naturally. Besides, it was so late, and she didn't have the energy to spend time drying her hair.
Immediately after, she hastily arranged the pen and paper at the bedside, turned off the light, and lay down in the bed with wet hair.
The pillow instantly absorbed the moisture from her wet hair, and her scalp was a little cool because of the dampness, but she quickly fell asleep. The exhaustion of work made her not think much about it, and she ignored the discomfort caused by this coldness.
This is not the first time. Xiao Zhou habitually dried her hair directly after washing it late at night, especially in winter, she often chose to let her hair wet to sleep in order to avoid the hot air from the hair dryer from damaging her hair.
Although her mother occasionally reminded her to blow dry her hair after washing, she always felt that these "older generation" habits did not apply to her, and thought that it was just a big fuss.
After a few days, Xiao Zhou began to notice discomfort in his scalp.
At first, she just felt a little itchy scalp, thinking it was dry air or sensitive skin caused by her usual busyness. She didn't care, and still maintained her own rhythm of life: working overtime late at night, washing her hair in a hurry, and drying it naturally.
However, as time goes on, the problem becomes more and more apparent.
One morning, Xiao Zhou got up early as usual to get ready to go to work. She stood in front of the bathroom mirror, ready to comb her hair, only to find that her hair looked even duller, and some small dandruff was faintly visible on her scalp.
"Maybe I'm too busy, and my scalp has been a little sensitive lately."
She comforted herself, picked up a comb and brushed her hair a few times, and hurried out the door.
Sitting at the company's desk, Xiao Zhou still felt an itchy scalp. She reached out and scratched her fingers a few times, and noticed that there was a slight white dandruff on her fingers, which made her a little uneasy, but she quickly threw herself back into the intense work and put the discomfort behind her for a while.
The situation has not improved, but has intensified. In the next few days, Xiao Zhou's scalp itching became more and more severe, not only that, but she also felt that her scalp was getting more and more oily, and less than a day after washing her hair every day, her hair began to be sticky and oily again.
On a weekend morning, Xiao Zhou woke up with a dull pain in the back of his head.
She pressed her hand against the painful area, feeling a tight pressure sensation, as if her scalp was being tightened. The pain made her feel too much to ignore, and she sat on the bed for a few minutes, deciding that she couldn't drag it out like this anymore.
In the morning, Xiao Zhou deliberately took time out to go to the hospital. After about twenty minutes, it was her turn. Walking into the room, the doctor, an elderly dermatologist, with a kind smile, motioned for her to sit down.
After listening to Xiao Zhou's statement, the doctor asked her about her daily habits in detail, especially about washing her hair and hair care.
Xiao Zhou unreservedly told the doctor about his habit of washing his hair at night and drying it naturally, and mentioned that he had recently felt frequent itchy and greasy scalp and even some headaches.
After hearing this, the doctor nodded slightly, and his expression became a little more serious. He picked up the tool and carefully examined Xiao Zhou's scalp.
After the examination, the doctor clearly told her that it was because she did not dry her hair after washing her hair at night for a long time that her scalp was in a humid environment for a long time, which eventually caused scalp problems.
Xiao Zhou's headache may also be related to the scalp being cold and damp for a long time.
Hearing the doctor's explanation, Xiao Zhou suddenly regretted it, but it was more helpless. She didn't expect that what she had always thought of as "natural drying" would cause so many problems.
The atmosphere in the consultation room was a little heavy, Xiao Zhou took the prescription prescribed by the doctor and walked out of the hospital door silently.
After returning home, Xiao Zhou looked at his hair and scalp in the mirror, and couldn't help but recall the discomfort he had experienced these days.
The doctor's advice made her realize that she had neglected the details of hair care all along, and that long-term bad habits had quietly eroded her health.
From that day on, Xiao Zhou decided to change his habits. She no longer washes her hair late at night and no longer lets her hair go to sleep wet.
Every time she washes her hair, she picks up a hair dryer and dries her hair thoroughly. It's just that sometimes she still doesn't understand, is it really right to blow dry?
Medical advice for blow drying vs. natural drying
In daily life, many people, like Xiao Zhou, are accustomed to choosing to dry their hair naturally after washing their hair at night, thinking that this can avoid the high temperature of the hair dryer from damaging the hair.
However, from a medical point of view, natural drying of wet hair is not always the healthiest option, especially in cold or damp environments.
Wet hair is not inherently problematic, but a damp scalp can lead to a range of health problems.
First of all, wet hair exposes the scalp to high humidity, which is prone to bacteria and fungi, especially in areas of the scalp where hair follicles are dense.
Too many bacteria and fungi can disrupt the scalp's natural barrier, which can lead to scalp problems such as dandruff, itchy scalp, and even skin inflammation such as hair follicle infections.
Common scalp diseases such as seborrheic dermatitis and folliculitis are often caused by a moist scalp and strong oil secretion. For those with an already sensitive or oily scalp, these symptoms may be exacerbated by wet hair that is not dried in time.
In addition, when the hair is wet, the hair cuticle is in an open state, which means that the hair will lose moisture quickly during the drying process, and the hair cuticle will not close, causing the hair to become dry and brittle.
In the long run, the elasticity and shine of the hair will be greatly reduced, and the phenomenon of split ends and frizz will also follow.
Therefore, choosing the right way to blow dry your hair will not only help protect your scalp health, but also help maintain the overall quality of your hair.
Using a hair dryer to dry your hair is seen as a healthier option, but only if you use it correctly.
Many people worry that hair dryers will damage their hair, and in fact, this fear is not entirely unfounded.
If you use high temperatures or keep the hair dryer close to your hair, it can really cause damage to your hair. High temperatures can cause the cuticle to curl and break due to heat, causing the hair to lose its shine and resilience.
Therefore, it is advisable to use a low-to-medium setting when drying your hair, preferably with cold or warm air, and to keep an appropriate distance from your hair, usually 10 to 15 cm to avoid exposing your hair to excessive temperatures.
The handling technique when blow drying is also crucial. The correct way to do this is to dry your hair in small sections and dry it from root to tip, avoiding just the ends or leaving the hair dryer in the same area.
Dryness of the hair roots and scalp is especially important, especially during the cold season or in areas with heavy humidity, when the scalp is damp and can easily harbor bacteria, which in turn can affect the overall health of the hair.
When choosing a hair dryer, try to choose a device with temperature control, or a hair dryer with cold and hot air settings.
Alternatively, consider using a hair care product, such as a heat protection spray or essential oil, before blow-drying, which can help protect your hair from heat damage to some extent.
In the process of drying, in addition to temperature control, the drying time should not be too long.
Try not to let your hair dry thoroughly to the point that there is no moisture at all, just blow it until it is 80% dry, so that the remaining moisture can evaporate naturally, and at the same time, it will also avoid damage to the hair due to excessive drying.
If available, blow dry and gently comb with a wide-toothed comb to help smooth the cuticle closure and leave hair softer.
In addition, the frequency of blow-drying your hair also needs to be paid attention to.
While hair should be blow-dried after every shampoo, using a hair dryer too often, especially in hot conditions, can cause cumulative damage to your hair's cuticle.
Therefore, try to arrange the frequency of washing your hair and the time of using a hair dryer reasonably according to your own hair type.
If your hair is dry and brittle, consider washing your hair less often to avoid excessive physical friction and hot air damage.
summary
Proper hair drying habits are essential for healthy hair and scalp.
Through scientific hair drying methods, it can not only effectively prevent health problems caused by moist scalp, but also avoid hair damage caused by excessive use of hair dryers.
Maintaining a moderate level of cleanliness and a healthy dry habit is key to maintaining shine and elasticity in your daily care routine.
Long-term neglect of the hidden dangers caused by dry hair will not only affect the appearance of hair, but also may cause a series of scalp diseases in severe cases.
Timely blow drying and using scientific care methods can not only avoid scalp problems, but also keep hair soft and shiny, laying the foundation for a healthy lifestyle.
Information sources:
After washing your hair, which is better, "natural drying" or "blow drying"? A lot of people have done it wrong" Chengdu Medical Insurance
After washing your hair, is it better to air dry it naturally or blow dry? Most people are doing it wrong! Jiangsu Communist Youth League