Does regular blow dry damage your hair?
We spoke with Dr. Wan Yi Chou, the director of a dermatology clinic, who told us that some people don’t like to blow dry their hair after hair washing, as they think that letting wet hair dry naturally is healthier for their hair.
But, in fact, doing this lets the moisture stay in the scalp for a long time, and can more easily cause headaches, stiff shoulders and necks, and even sleep disorders.
Traditional Chinese Medicine physician Dr. Li Ai Ling further told us that if you let your wet hair dry naturally, the accumulated dampness will not only affect your scalp, but also your body through your meridians, which may cause gynecological problems and even aches and pains all over the body. In addition, a damp scalp environment is also more likely to breed bacteria.
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