Many of us might think washing hair at night is harmless. However, it’s actually causing more harm than good, mainly due to what happens after you’ve washed it. Let’s delve into why nighttime hair washing can be tricky and, sometimes, harmful.

Here are three reasons to reconsider washing your hair before bed.

1. Wet Hair

Washing your hair at night often leads to sleeping with wet hair. This can make you susceptible to getting sick and leaves your hair looking tangled and unruly. When hair is wet, the cuticle remains open, making it more fragile. That’s why it’s also advisable not to comb your hair when it’s wet because it could lead to hair loss.

2. Growth of Fungus

Going to bed with a wet scalp can welcome various scalp issues such as fungal growth, dandruff, hair loss, and infections. These issues arise because they thrive in moist conditions, which are perfect for their growth.

3. Knotted Hair

Even if you wash your hair in the evening, it doesn’t fare much better by morning. In fact, it can end up more knotted and unruly than if you had washed it during the day.

The Bottom Line

This isn’t to say you need to give up nighttime hair washing entirely or always get up early in the morning to wash your hair. You just need to take a few simple steps to mitigate the issues.

Make sure your hair is completely dry before you go to sleep. If that’s not possible, applying a bit of leave-in conditioner can help prevent your hair from getting tangled. Additionally, using a silk pillowcase can reduce hair breakage.