Can I wash my hair on the first two days of menstruation?

During menstruation, women's physical condition is relatively poor, and good care should be taken at this time. Women can wash their hair during their menstrual cycle, but it is important to keep warm, especially during winter. Failure to do so can easily lead to colds, which can have a negative impact on women's menstrual cycle. Additionally, improper hair washing may also exacerbate menstrual cramps.

Generally speaking, women often feel tired and exhausted during menstruation due to their weakened physical condition and reduced resistance. If they wash their hair during this time, it can easily make them catch a cold, which can exacerbate menstrual cramps. Many women experience menstrual cramps during menstruation. Therefore, it is important to stay warm during menstruation, avoid taking cold showers, and ideally, avoid washing hair.

1. Menstrual cramps: In traditional Chinese medicine, the head is considered the center of yang energy, and the uterus is the starting point of the Ren meridian. During menstruation, blood circulation is already poor. Washing hair can cause blood to concentrate in the head, affecting uterine blood circulation and preventing the smooth expulsion of blood from the uterus, which can lead to decreased menstrual flow or menstrual cramps.

2. Headaches: When the pores on the hair roots are open, exposure to cold can easily lead to headaches, especially if hair is washed at night or before bed. Since the night is yin and the head is the center of yang energy, the situation of headache can be more severe under such conditions. If the hair is not completely dry before going to bed, various health issues may arise due to the low body resistance and metabolism.