The gross reason experts say you should never go to bed with wet hair
Sleeping with wet hair could lead to unexpected problems.
Skin and hair experts agree that going to bed before drying your hair can lead to troublesome scalp issues — and even hidden bacteria in your bedsheets.
Briana Delvecchio, a hairstylist at Ashley Lauren Beauty Lounge in New York, shared in an interview with Fox News Digital that she always advises her clients against sleeping with wet hair for several reasons.
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When hair is wet, the hydrogen bonds in the strands are temporarily broken, making it more elastic, fragile and prone to breakage, she cautioned.
«Combine that with friction from your pillowcase, and it’s a recipe for split ends, tangles and long-term damage,» Delvecchio said.
The scalp «also takes a hit,» she added, as a damp scalp trapped against a pillow overnight creates a warm, humid environment that’s ideal for fungal growth and bacterial buildup.
«This can trigger scalp irritation or dandruff, or eve..