are you more likely to catch a cold if you have wet hair?

Answer 1

No. Colds are caused by viruses, not wet hair.

However, if you do have a cold, you'll get well faster if you stay warm; and wet hair won't help you do that.

Answer 2

Nope. Truth is, being outside when its cold, haivng wet hair, or any of that stuff won't increase your chances of contracting a cold. And actually, the only reason colds are associated with colder months, is because people tend to stay inside, in the warmth, longer... which is a wonderful place for diseases to be spread. And, for those who say a cold is a virus, and those who say its bacteria, you both are right, some are viruses and some are bacteria. Infact, coldness decreases the growth rate of bacteria and to some degree, the movement of viruses. But the bottom line is... Wet Hair Does Not Cause Colds

Answer 3

Categorically not. The Common Cold Institute in the UK did extensive research on what caused the common cold for many years. One of the things they tested, many times, was whether wet hair could cause a cold. It didn't.

What can cause a cold, is going from a very cold temperature to a very hot temperature, and vice versa. So, leaving an air conditioned house and going out into a hot day. Or stepping out of a centrally heated home into a freezing night. Both can trigger a cold, whether your hair is wet or dry!

Answer 4

No. Here is what kidshealth.org says,

"No one knows exactly why people become infected with colds at certain times. But no matter what you hear, shrugging off a jacket or sweater when it's chilly, sitting or sleeping in a draft, or going outside while your hair's wet won't cause you to catch a cold."

Answer 5

No! Some person made up all these myths back in the 1600's about your hair being wet, going out and catching a cold.

The same person made up other myths as well. Like, don't walk behind a black cat, The ground hog sees his shadow etc,

Answer 6

No. Colds are not caught by being cold. They are caught through the transmition of germs, from someone carrying the virus. Catching a cold through being cold, or going out in the cold is and old wives tale...

Answer 7

You catch a cold from a virus, not bacteria. It doesn't matter if your hair is wet or not.

Answer 8

No. Colds are caused by viruses and bacteria. But if you go out on a freezing day you can get hyperthermia or frostbite.

I could be wrong-I'm not a doctor.

Answer 9

the only subject you will get with moist hair outdoors is a chilly head of moist hair. you're splendid, you pick a virus to capture a chilly which could take place everywhere, each time, in any climate, moist or dry, warm or chilly.

Answer 10

It depends on your immune system. I've had wet hair freeze (1st and only time) while waiting for the bus when I was in HS..Never got me sick though.