Is cold bad for hair?

With the drop in temperatures we can notice that our hair has changed. The quality of the hair can be affected, noticing it duller, rougher and weaker. In this context, is cold bad for hair?

In the blog de Hospital Capilar, hair transplant clinic in Madrid, Murcia and Pontevedra, we tell you if it is true that cold is bad for hair and, in any case, how it affects our hair health and what we can do to avoid it. Next!

How does cold affect hair?

Exposing ourselves to low temperatures causes a reaction in our body by which our capillaries contract. This directly affects irrigation and even the cell renewal cycle itself. The sebaceous glands are also altered, not working at all as they should.

In addition, with the arrival of winter and the cold we tend to abuse heat sources such as hair dryers or irons. If the hair is not cared for properly, it directly affects the quality of the hair fiber.

With all this, it is said that the cold is bad for the hair due to the effects it produces mainly on the hair structure. Although we can notice a greater loss of hair due to the seasonal fall, the cold does not accelerate alopecia, so in the event of considerable hair loss, it is essential to go to a hair clinic in Spain to receive a medical diagnosis.

hair dehydration

La hair dehydration It is one of the main reasons why it is said that the cold is bad for the hair. Low temperatures, as we have mentioned, affect the sebaceous glands and correct irrigation, causing the scalp to not be in the best conditions. The direct consequence of this, especially in already dry hair, is drier, dehydrated hair with a lack of shine.

increased frizz

Frizz is usually greater in the winter months, mainly due to the use of hats, as well as changes in temperature caused by heating. It also influences that, if not cared for properly, the hair is drier causing more frizz.

Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis

Those people who usually suffer from problems of dandruff, dermatitis o Psoriasis, its symptoms are often aggravated due to low temperatures in the hair. Although it does not have to be the origin of scalp diseases like dermatitis, it can complicate it. This is another reason why it is said that cold is bad for hair.

more brittle hair

With the hair more dehydrated, dry and exposed to heat sources such as radiators, dryers and irons, the hair becomes more brittle. That is, it tends to break more easily. 

Tips to protect hair from the cold

To avoid or reduce the effects of cold on the hair, it is enough to follow a good routine of hair care at home. Of course, compared to other times of the year, we must pay special attention to solving the lack of hydration since, in addition, the hair is usually already damaged beforehand due to the excesses of summer.

Take note of these tips to protect your hair from the cold and have beautiful hair this winter.

Use nourishing hair products

The ideal is to incorporate nutritious products according to our hair type into our hair care routines. It is advisable to make sure that they are hair products with natural and specifically nutritious ingredients such as argan or olive oil, among others.

If the hair fiber is very damaged, it is beneficial to use serums from the middle to the ends to give it extra hydration. So is the use of nourishing masks once a week.  

Incorporate thermal protectors and do not abuse the heat

With the cold it is inevitable to resort to the dryer and hair straighteners, yes, it is essential apply a heat protectant before use to reduce the impact on the hair structure.

Go to an expert hair clinic

As we have previously mentioned, the cold usually complicates dandruff, dermatitis or psoriasis. In these cases, it is advisable to go to our dermatologist or to a specialized hair clinic where you can receive medical treatment.

In addition, we may experience increased hair loss. Finding the origin of this fall is essential, since in the case of any type of alopecia It should be treated as soon as possible before the effects are irreversible. In Hospital Capilar We have hair treatments adapted for these cases, in addition to hair grafting in cases where the hair that has fallen out has not grown back.