Why you should not wash your hair at night

We have always found ourselves drenched in sweat and dirt after a hectic day at the office. But, impromptu plans are always there to make up for the day. However, having a greasy hair section instantly brings down your morale and lands you in a debate with yourself answering the popular question, “Should I wash my hair in the morning or at night?”
There have been many arguments and debates on this question with people thinking to save time, but unknowingly they are damaging their stands and promoting hair fall. Yes, you heard it right. Let’s learn more about why one should avoid washing their hair at night.

Weakens the protective barrier

Washing your hair at night means going to bed with wet hair or damp hair which is a fragile state. Because of the action of water, the keratin scales of our roots that protect our hair shaft simply loosens up and weakens the protective barrier making our hair porous and more sensitive to any damage caused.
Increase in dandruff issues
Taking wet hair to bed increases the humid level of the scalp which can cause irritation, redness, and dry scalp issues as well which would encourage the development of white flakes and dandruff at night.

Increase in hair fall
We always face issues of detangling after shampoo which bids goodbye to our hair volume and requires a day to settle down. Because of wet hair in bed, you will have a porous hair fibre and the pillow rubbing issue therefore increases the chances of tangle and hair breakage promoting hair fall in the morning.

Greasy hair quality in the morning
If you think you would get your volume back in the morning with a clean and breathable scalp then it’s a big no. Your hair will tend to grease overnight because of the increased humidity and wet strands, making it sticky and heavy the following morning.

Bottom line
Hurried mornings might justify at times washing your locks at night but always think over the consequences rather than convenience. Not only does it trigger damage to your hair strands and scalp, but it can also lead to instant illness with a spot of breeding yeast and fungal infection as well. As these small creatures breed in warmth and moisture, and you’re offering one, try to get into the bed after blow drying your hair or wait till your hair naturally dries up at night and then let the silk or satin pillowcase make your hair strands comfortable and carefree.