BEST WATER TEMPERATURE FOR WASHING HAIR
If your shower’s too hot you could damage your scalp. Too cold and you might not get the best wash. See what shower temperature you need to get a great clean and keep your scalp healthy
First, think about what the water does for you:
helps the shampoo lather and spread across the scalp
dissolves dirt and oil
rinses away the shampoo and dirt, dust and flakes on the hair and scalp
Hot enough to clean well…
Warm
water begins to melt the oils on your hair which are in a waxy,
semi-solid state. These oils are liquid at body temperature, but begin
to solidify on cooler hair surfaces.
Warm water makes it easier for your shampoo to remove the the oil, dirt, and dust that accumulates to make the scalp dirty.
But not TOO hot…
Don’t get carried away with turning the heat up though – water that’s too hot can irritate and even damage your scalp.
With
excessive exposure, your weakened scalp can become vulnerable to
further damage from factors that irritate it, like styling products, or
dandruff-causing microbes.
So how hot is ‘hot enough’?
You need a temperature that’s high enough to deep clean dirt and grime, but not so high as to cause irritation.
Just above body temperature is perfect– so around 100F.
It’s the ideal balance to keep your hair clean and healthy and your scalp free from irritation.