5 Side Effects Of Washing Hair With Hot Water In Winter Season

By Vanshika Gaur
18 Jan 2025, 15:20 IST

While washing your hair with hot water may feel good and soothing on the scalp, overtime it can lead to several side effects. Tap to learn more about them.

Irritating Scalp

Washing hair with hot water can irritate the scalp, leading to dandruff, itching, and redness. Over time, it can also cause the scalp to become more dry.

Oil Production

Hot water strips the hair of its natural oils, causing the scalp to overproduce them. This can leave the scalp greasy, leading to more frequent washes.

Dry and Frizzy Hair

The natural oils stripped away from our scalp and hair by hot water, can leave our hair dry, frizzy, and brittle due to the absence of these oils.

Weak Hair

Hot water weakens the proteins in hair, making it more prone to breakage. Over time, it can lead to thinning and damage.

Split Ends

The extreme heat of hot water causes the hair cuticle to lift, which can lead to damage and split ends over time due to lack of protein and natural oils.

Information Credits

This information is sourced from Clinic Expert. If you experience severe itching, redness, or dryness, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist or a hair specialist.