Ever Felt Like Your Hair Is Hurting? These Are The Weird Reasons Behind It
Written by Urvi DalalAug 27, 2020
Have you ever skipped washing your hair for quite a few only to wake up one morning and feeling like your hair is hurting? Now, scientifically speaking, we are all well aware that hair is completely dead and has no nerve endings for it to actually hurt — but that slight persistent throbbing on our scalp seems to tell another story altogether, right?
But why does this happen is a question everyone who’s ever experienced this pain seems to have. But DW, because we are here to answer that pressing question for you. Read on to find out what exactly causes your hair to feel like it’s hurting and how to get rid of this problem…
Dirty, unwashed hair is one of the most common reasons why your hair hurts. This is because the accumulation of natural oils and sebum on scalp leads to itchiness and inflammation of the hair follicle. This inflammation is what causes the mild ache in your hair.
Scratching your scalp
Dirty hair leads to itchiness in the scalp and when you scratch your scalp, you end up releasing cytokines, which is a notorious chemical that increases the itchiness in your scalp. This results in excess blood flow to your scalp that makes you feel that dull throbbing pain in your scalp and hair.
Product build-up
There are times when your hair hurts even when you have washed your hair just a few hours ago or the previous day. If you notice this, then you need to take a hard look at the number of products you’re using on your hair. Dry shampoo, leave-in conditioner and the different types of hair products — all settle onto your scalp and trap dirt and oil, which end up irritating your scalp. To solve this problem, massage your scalp each time you wash your hair and use a clarifying shampoo at least once in two weeks to keep your hair squeaky clean.
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Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!
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Written by Urvi Dalal on Aug 27, 2020
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!