Many of us tend to avoid washing our hair during the day and prefer to do it at night. However, going to bed with wet hair can lead to significant problems for your hair.
Here are some side effects of sleeping with wet hair:
1. **Hair Breakage**: Hair follicles are weaker when wet. When you sleep with wet hair, the natural oils and moisture are absorbed by the pillow, leaving your hair dry and dull, which makes it brittle and may lead to hair loss and weakened texture.
2. **Fungal Infections**: The chances of fungal infections and bacterial growth increase when you sleep with wet hair. The heat from your body combined with the moisture on your scalp creates an ideal breeding ground for these pathogens.
3. **Dandruff**: Sleeping with wet hair can lead to dryness over time, causing your hair to lose its ability to produce natural oils, which increases bacterial growth on the scalp and results in more dandruff.
4. **Acne**: Once you start suffering from dandruff, it's natural to experience acne. While you sleep, the pillow gets damp from your wet hair, and since your face also touches the pillow, the dandruff and bacteria can transfer to your face, affecting your skin's health and leading to breakouts.
5. **Increased Susceptibility to Colds**: As the moisture in your hair seeps into your body during a prolonged sleep, it can cause your body temperature to drop, making you more susceptible to colds and flu, which may also weaken your immune system.
