Among the rumors about hair, it is said that wet hair rots. This is an issue that usually worries us, especially in the summer months when we leave our hair wet for a long time, we even sleep without drying it first. Can this end up damaging the hair? Will my hair rot if I don't dry it properly?

At blog de Hospital Capilar, hair clinic specializing in hair grafting in Madrid, Murcia and Pontevedra, we tell you how humidity affects hair and if wet hair really rots. Take note!

Does wearing wet hair make it rot?

Does wet hair rot or is it another of the hair fake news? Indeed, it is a myth. It is not true that wet hair rots, since the putrefaction process requires the decomposition of the tissues and the intervention of microorganisms, a fact that does not occur in the hair in any case.

It is not appropriate to say that hair rots, since rot as such does not occur. Of course, what we can notice are certain effects on the hair when we keep it wet for a long time.

How does the humidity affect the hair?

Wearing wet hair does not, a priori, imply any inconvenience for people's hair health. However, there are those who experience greater brittleness in their hair when they wear it wet for a long time. This happens especially when you opt for tight hairstyles with damp hair, which causes it to break more easily in certain cases.

Another effect of wearing wet hair frequently is that gets tangled more easily. The structure of the hair becomes entangled and, by untangling it, we can break it. Therefore, although it is not harmful to have wet hair, it is advisable to dry it with microfiber towels, in the air or using the dryer with a suitable thermal protector. 

Take good care of your hair in summer

During the summer season it is essential to know how to take care of hair correctly to avoid possible damage to its structure that could harm our hair health.

Use sunscreen

One of the most important issues to consider for take care of hair in summer correctly is the need to protect ourselves from the sun. To do this, we can use sunscreens to reduce the impact of the sun on our hair. We can also opt for caps or hats, although if we have undergone a hair graft in summer we will have to wait a few weeks to use this type of complements.

After bathing in the sea or pool, wash your hair

Traces of chlorine and salt in the hair can damage its structure, drying the hair excessively. For this, it is advisable to rinse it and wash it with a shampoo according to our hair type, and even apply nourishing and moisturizing products such as masks or serums.

Eat a balanced diet

Food is key to showing off hair in good condition. It is scientifically proven that diet and hair loss they are related. This is why, to reduce the chances of suffering a telogen effluviumIt is important to follow a balanced and varied diet.