We are sure that each of you has felt pain in your hair at least once in your life. Of course, we are not talking about the strands themselves, but about the scalp and hair follicles, which can cause discomfort for various reasons.
What exactly happens when your hair seems to hurt? Generally, hair pain starts from the scalp. Inflammation spreading from the blood vessels in the scalp affects the nerves in the hair follicles, causing pain. And pain in the follicle is felt in the same way as pain in the hair, so it seems to us that the strands really hurt.
Why do hair follicles hurt?
As a rule, hair follicles can be damaged for the following reasons:
— Tight hairstyles. If the hair is in an unnaturally tight state for a long time, this cannot but affect its subsequent condition. By the way, this is why you need to pay attention to your slicked back bun hair style.
— Hypothermia of the head. Yes, going outside without a hat (especially if the strands are wet or the air temperature is above -10 degrees Celsius) can cause vasospasm. We wrote about this subject in detail here.
— Regular use of dry shampoo. Let’s be honest, dry shampoo is the fastest-running product on our bathroom shelf. But you shouldn’t abuse it. Using dry shampoo every day can cause residue to settle in your hair follicles and cause pain in your hair.
— Allergy to hat material or hair care products.
— Migraine. Hair pain also occurs in people with frequent migraines. This occurs due to a phenomenon called allodynia. With allodynia, painless stimuli such as combing hair, wearing a hat, or braiding hair become painful (even though they should not normally cause pain).
How to get rid of hair pain
Regardless of whether the pain is due to styling, cleansing, or a migraine, you should take more frequent breaks from harsh styling, coloring, or even shampooing your hair. If this situation occurs very frequently, you should definitely consult a doctor.
Source: People Talk
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