Does washing your hair in cold water make it less greasy?

Question

I read in a magazine that washing your hair in cold water instead of hot makes it less oiley or greasy, is that true?

Answer 1

No, and it doesn't really prevent damage either. Supposedly a cold rinse makes the overlapping keratin plates that make up the hair shaft lay flat, making the hair smoother. The oil comes from oil glands in your scalp, just like you have on your face, and your hair gets greasy or oily as time passes after washing and drying it. How heavy and conditioning the type of shampoo and conditioner used will effect how fast it gets oily or greasy. You are best off using medium warm water and don't scrub your scalp hard. That will stimulate the oil glands. Hair is fragile when wet, it can stretch and break easily. Test it yourself with a dry hair and a wet hair.

Answer 2

No. Washing in hot water will dissolve the oils on your hair much more efficiently. However if you have an oily scalp, the oil glands could be overstimulated by hot showers if the water pressure is too strong. It's better to keep the water pressure low and the temperature not too super hot.

Answer 3

I wouldn't think so. Using warm-hot water washes the grease away. Rinse with cool...but wash with warm.

I've noticed that if I don't eat greasy food (fast food), then my hair isn't as oily.

Answer 4

Yes it's true, it also prevents hair from damage when dealing with washing your hair.

Answer 5

depends. i wash with warm water and rinse with cold. rinsing with hot water gives me dandruff.

Answer 6

Cool water also encourages more shine in your hair.

Answer 7

According to my proper experience, lukewarm water is the best.

Answer 8

It makes it more shiny!