Stylists and Allergists Are Begging You To Stop Using Hair Gel During Allergy Season—Here’s Why

During peak pollen season, hair gel may cause allergies and their symptoms to spike.

Stylists explain why and share tips for how to avoid it.

So what can you do?

You have a few options, ranging from rethinking your outfit to changing the products you use.

Change which gel youre using

Another idea: Use a special kind of gel thats more allergy-friendly.

This can help to reduce the amount of pollen that gets trapped in the hair gel.

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(you’re able to check the daily pollen count onPollen.coms map.)

And until then, be mindful of what you touch.

(Well+Good previously shared somesuper cute bucket hatsthat fit the bill!)

To reduce your exposure to pollen, limit outdoor activities when pollen counts are high, Dr. Ogden says.

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