Pros and cons of using hot water vs. cold water to wash your hair.
So What’s A Girl to Do?
Alright, so what’s the final verdict on how to wash your hair? Hot water is better for rinsing hair of dirt and grease, but it dries the strands. Cold water, on the other hand, adds shine, seals in moisture, and prevents frizz. The solution? CurlyNikki advises that you use both:
- Cleanse, condition, and detangle your hair with WARM water, not hot. You don’t want to burn your skin and your scalp.
- When you’re ready to rinse out the conditioner, turn the dial to COOL and run it over your hair for a final rinse.
If you’re the type of person who just can’t stand using cold water in the shower, but feel that cold water is best for your hair, try using a shower cap during your warm daily showers. When it’s time to wash your hair, sit on the tub and rinse your hair beneath the faucet of cold water. Your hair can still reap the benefits without you having to shiver in the shower.
Did you notice a difference? If you’ve tried rinsing with cold water, we’d love to hear about your results!
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May 21st, 2011 at 11:44 am
I definitely agree with how they tell you to wash your hair — hot water to cleanse, cool to rinse out some conditioner. I have tried the cold water rinse a couple of times, and it really does work! What a cheap way to add some shine and bounce to my hair!
May 22nd, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Thanks for the article!! I usually wash with hot water, but i always rinse out my condition with cold water. If it strips away my natural oils this article will make me more aware of the importance of adding oils to my hair to prevent damage in future
May 24th, 2011 at 6:50 am
Great article. I figured this out back in the day when my hair was shall we not say it “P”. lol I came upon this trick to the trade in highschool after just stumbling into it. I love how the warm water helps clean my head I enjoy the warm but not to warm. Then blast cold water to remove the conditioner is great I love the shine I see in my hair. So in conclusion this is yes worth it all the way. You can as my minicurlydoc. haha
May 31st, 2011 at 6:06 pm
I wash with warm water and rinse upside-down with cold. Boy do I notice a difference in sheen when I rinse with cold! I have very fine hair and the cold water does not flatten my hair nor create less curl.
May 31st, 2011 at 7:57 pm
Great article Susonnah Gonzalez, since I read this I have tried the cold water rinse and have noticed a big difference in less frizz and more shine. Very helpful article.