What Mom Didn’t Tell You About Going to Bed with Wet Hair

Your mom probably told you that you'd catch a cold if you didn't dry your hair, but this is what she didn't tell you.

Your mom or grandmother probably told you that going outside with a wet head would make you catch a cold or pneumonia.  While that factor won’t make you sick, she was onto something.   Going to bed with your hair wet may put you at risk of a fungal infection.  That’s because when you fall asleep with a wet mop, you create just the right environment for bacteria to grow.  Our pillows and sheets already have a build up of the week’s bacteria that we bring into the home.  Adding moisture to the mix is a not a good idea.   Also, you are asking for trouble if you go to bed with sweaty hair!