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Is it ok to sleep on wet hair?

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Dr. Michael Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sure: If you don't mind a damp pillow.

Dr Ali and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Wet hair: Over time, sleeping with wet hair can cause breakage of hair & if you are in a cold environment it may cause you to feel colder.

Answered 7/31/2019

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