A hairstylist and a dermatologist weigh in on the impact of drinking excess alcohol on scalp and hair health.
First, too much booze on a regular basis can weaken your hair and lead to breakage.
It chokes the follicle of the hair, which prevents it from living to its full life expectancy.
It strangles it, and your hair then becomes really fragile and thin.
Alcohol can dehydrate you just in general, says Dr. Kazin.
And so if youre overall dehydrated, potentially that could cause dehydration of your skin.
hairstylist, certified trichologist, and the founder ofSalon Ruggeri
Finally, if youre drinking sugary cocktails, additional issues may arise.
Any sugary thing will spike your insulin, says Dr. Kazin.
And insulin spikes can affect inflammation…
It is also a hormonal spike, so hormonal shifts can affect inflammation.
And sometimes I will say to my clients, Did you drink last night at all?
Because the color that we are normally using on you is not really working so much.'
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