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In the winter season, everything from food and clothing to lifestyle changes. During this period, hot water is used for bathing and hair wash. But many people take bath with hot water, it provides relief to the body, protects from cold and reduces fatigue. But bathing or washing hair with too hot water can be harmful for our skin and hair in many ways. Therefore, health experts always recommend bathing with lukewarm water.
Bathing with hot water may provide relief to your body. But this can harm the hair. Let us know from experts what harm can be caused to hair by too hot water and how it can be protected.
What do experts say?
Dr. Vijay Singhal, Senior Consultant Dermatology at Shri Balaji Action Medical Institute, Delhi, said that using very hot water for a long time while washing hair can be harmful for both hair and scalp. Because hot water removes the natural oil present in the hair i.e. sebum and makes them dry and weak, this can also cause hair fall. Apart from this, due to reduced moisture on the scalp, problems like itching, dryness and dandruff can increase. For those who color their hair, it is even more harmful because hot water can cause the color of the hair to fade quickly.
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hair care tips
To avoid all these problems and keep hair healthy, it is very important to take care of some special things. First of all, while washing hair in winter, it would be better to use lukewarm water instead of hot water. Use mild shampoo and conditioner regularly. Instead of rubbing your hair with a towel, dry it slowly. Along with this, avoid washing hair with very hot water 1 to 2 times a week, so that the moisture and natural shine of the hair remains. You can apply oil a few hours before washing your hair. This helps in maintaining moisture in the hair.
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Washing hair with very hot water is not considered right. But it is important to manage its temperature. Too hot water strips the natural oil and moisture from the hair. Due to which the hair becomes dry. In such a situation, use mild shampoo and conditioner for moisturizing. If the hair is already frizzy or dry, then do oiling before hair wash. If you take care of these small things, your hair will remain strong and soft even in winter. If the problem of itching, burning and dryness in hair is increasing, then consult an expert about it. Apart from this, it would be better to use products according to your hair type.
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