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Hi i noticed when im in the shower and my hair is wet it smells different (only when wet) it doesnt smell bad but just has a smell to it. i changed my hairbrush & the smell went away a little but it is still there very faint. please help?
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Wetnesss promotes the release of many chemicals into the air, enhancing odors. Probably just normal chemical components of hair or perhaps prior shampoos, hair sprays, etc. It's not a health problem at all.
Answered 12/15/2021
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I agree with Dr. H's advice. Wet hair can have a different smell than dry hair without having a health problem.
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