Hot or cold water: Which is better for your hair?

With the onset of winters in most parts of the country, one is bound to choose hot water to bathe with and eventually run it over one’s hair. Experts say that the hot water could be doing more damage to your hair than you think. Having said that, water at both temperatures has its benefits. It’s best to make a prudent choice and effectively extract the benefits for our hair care regime.

HOT WATER

Use this during the first wash because it will help open up pores and clean out the hair follicles well. Over-usage is best avoided as it encourages frizziness and makes the hair dry and brittle, hence, prone to hair fall and other issues.

If you have colour-treated your hair, be mindful that hot water may be causing the colour to run out faster. As a result, the colour would last for a much lesser time than you thought.

COLD WATER

Just thinking about letting cold water touch your scalp in winters may make you go ‘brrr’, but for better hair, this is just endurance exercise. Trust us!

Cold water ensures smoother hair by giving it a flat look (because no frizz here). It’s best to wash off the conditioner with cold water so that the product’s qualities get locked in your hair.

Do consult your stylist for the best product for your hair. Also, try and use shampoo and conditioner from the same family. Additionally, a hair serum is a good idea if you tend to spend too much time in the sun or amidst pollution. Here’s to gorgeous and healthy hair.

Water at both temperatures has its benefits