Some people believe they are washing their hair correctly, but there is a mistake that most of us make unknowingly that can lead to hair loss. Experts have revealed that using hot water to wash hair contributes to hair loss. According to the website (bestlifeonline), hair loss seems reasonable with aging; however, it is not inevitable. The good news is that hair loss is not entirely out of your control.
Factors like diet, stress levels, and even how you shower can make a difference in the amount of hair that falls out. Using hot water to wash hair increases this number over time. During showering, a person loses some hair, and the American Academy of Dermatology found that losing between 50-100 strands a day is normal. However, hot water can increase that number, according to Sky News Arabia.
Hot water destroys keratin protein and removes natural oils from the scalp, making hair dry and weak. The simple solution: wash your hair with lukewarm water, and you can also rinse it with cold water. Warm or lukewarm water is ideal for washing hair because it is warm enough to help dissolve oils from the scalp without drying it out and damaging the hair and skin, as hot water does, according to experts.
Cold water is preferred for rinsing hair because it helps seal the hair cuticle and retains moisture to prevent breakage.
