Like if you leave clothes in the washer too long before putting them in the dryer. . .If you kept hair wet, can it mold?
2006-07-28 02:15:34 · 16 answers · asked by that_girl_lola 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
Just adding details: My hair doesn't smell, or have mold. I'm asking this out of pure curiousity. I had some molded laundry because my husband thought I moved it, I thought he did...and my hair was wet at the time and caused me to wonder about this...strange thing to wonder, I know...but thought I'd ask.
2006-07-28 02:40:03 · update #1
Also- for the person who asked- I have med. length hair- just at my shoulders....but I still promise, MY hair is not moldy :-)
2006-07-28 04:04:16 · update #2
You would have to keep it damp a really long time, and I think your scalp would rot off first.
And why? Goss question.
Well, hell, I guess it can:
http://www.doctorfungus.org/mycoses/human/other/Piedra.htm
2006-07-28 02:17:22 · answer #1 · answered by Evilest_Wendy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know some people ask really strange questions. But hair could get moldy but it dries on its own, i wont stay wet long enough to actually mold. The only reason your wash stays wet if you leave it is because it is contained with other wet clothes. in a dark place. So theoretically, if you and 15 of your Friends all had wet hair, and sat with your heads together in a dark place like a washing machine for a few days. Your hair would mold.
2006-07-28 02:27:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you'd have more of a problem with your scalp first, like it would cause itching causing dandruff. but i dont think it would mold. my hair is more than half way down my back and i pretty much keep it in a bun every day because i work in food services and i put it up right after i wash it. it can stay damp for a good 10-12 hours and i've never had a problem, and i've been doing that almost 7 years. if i do that more than 3 or 4 times a week it will start getting itchy tho (good thing for head & shoulders!)
2006-07-28 02:21:49 · answer #3 · answered by mickey g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great question. How did u even think of it??
1.) Hair doesn't mold. Not even if u keep it wet for very long.
2.) Well, if you really get ur hair damp n wet for sooooo long, your hair wouldn't mold. It's just your scalp. It...........(can't find the correct word) rots??
3.) Purely out of curiosity, is your hair long or short? It makes more difference in the answer. Your scalp rots faster, easier and more horribly.
2006-07-28 03:58:34 · answer #4 · answered by Smileallday 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you wear a wig or hair pieces in which yes. Natural hair no. If your hair seems to have an odor you may have extremely oily hair in which you might want to change shampoo's to one for oily hair. I really like tea tree. There are many that are good. Have your hairdresser recommend one she/he would know your hair better. :-)
2006-07-28 02:24:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it would but i know if you leave it wet you conditioner will start to smell really weird.
2006-07-28 02:21:24 · answer #6 · answered by k_s_cat7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it can get mildew and smell bad. like if you put wet hair up in a bun in humid weather it has happened to me before! gross!!!!
2006-07-28 02:20:36 · answer #7 · answered by aintgivinup79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your hair will mold if you have dreadlocks. My friend has dreads and she gets mold in her hair, yuck!!!
2006-07-28 02:39:57 · answer #8 · answered by Larissa A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah, it'll dry in a few hours! Unless you wanna keep it sealed under a plastic bag for couple of weeks!
2006-07-28 02:18:20 · answer #9 · answered by Foxy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, especially if you put it in a ponytail all the time and never let it down and it gets hot on ur head
2006-07-28 02:21:51 · answer #10 · answered by AnnaBelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋