Hair loss? Damaged hair?  6 Reasons To Stop Using Hair Wax

By Bharati Kumari
25 Jul 2023, 09:27 IST

Styling your hair with wax can make them look cool and feel damaged and weak. Here are a few hazards of using hair wax swipe to know more.

HAIR LOSS

The alcohol content in hair wax makes the hair and scalp brittle and dry making it prone to breakage.

REDUCED HAIR GROWTH

Hair wax tends to block hair follicles making it difficult for them to function, which leads to lesser hair growth.

DEHYDRATED HAIR

Silicon, alcohol and sulphates all of these ingredients lead to dehydrated hair that is prone to getting damaged.

DISCOLOURATION

Hair wax extracts moisture from your hair and upsets the pH balance. It leads to unhealthy roots and hair, making the hair grey.

DANDRUFF

A dehydrated scalp is the root cause of dandruff. Hair wax makes the scalp flaky.

BUILDUP

Hair wax doesn't wash off that easily; hence, it leads to buildup on the hair and scalp, which is unhealthy for the scalp.

CONCLUSION

If used in moderation, its hazards can be reduced. But if you face any hair loss or scalp problems, do not hesitate to reach out to your doctor.