Will sleeping with a hat on make hair grow faster?

**blondie9912** · January 21st, 2012, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by woolyleprechaun

I have heard that heat and growth MAY be connected, but theres nothing solid to go on. Most of the idea stems from the fact that many people find their hair grows faster in the summer, and women in hotter countries tend to have a faster growth rate. There could be THOUSANDS of different factors in these findings, and nothing official has been found. The scalp massage is bound to help though

That's true, there are TONS of other factors. Those who live in a warm climate tend to spend more time outdoors, which means more exercise and therefore increased blood circulation... Also, they might have a better diet because fruits and veggies are always in season.

I'm debating whether I should try this, or whether it's just a waste of time.

**joliherb** · January 21st, 2012, 09:57 AM

I don't think that I could stand sleeping in a hat.

**spidermom** · January 21st, 2012, 12:27 PM

I don't know about that, but I wouldn't do it anyway. My scalp is oily enough, so I never put oil on my scalp, and I toss and turn so much that I'd never be able to keep a hat/bonnet on my head.

I believe that the increase in growth rate during the summer is due to longer hours of day light rather than increase in heat.

**blondie9912** · January 21st, 2012, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by spidermom

I don't know about that, but I wouldn't do it anyway. My scalp is oily enough, so I never put oil on my scalp, and I toss and turn so much that I'd never be able to keep a hat/bonnet on my head.

I believe that the increase in growth rate during the summer is due to longer hours of day light rather than increase in heat.

Interesting theory, how might daylight aid hair growth though?

**Amber_Maiden** · January 21st, 2012, 01:29 PM

I really don't think it would make your hair grow faster.

**Avital88** · January 22nd, 2012, 05:21 AM

Well there might be no scientific prove but i think heat really makes hair grow faster,in summer my rate is twice as fast and all my friends experience the same so you might give it a try..

**Avital88** · January 22nd, 2012, 05:23 AM

Originally Posted by blondie9912

Interesting theory, how might daylight aid hair growth though?

There is more daylight in Europe than in the Middle East during summer, though my hair grows way quicker in the hottest country with less daylight, rather than the other way around..

**Avital88** · January 22nd, 2012, 05:24 AM

oh i had meant to quote spidermom

**blondie9912** · January 25th, 2012, 09:15 PM

Avital, I'd always wondered why hair grows faster in the summer! I'm thinking heat + a generally more healthy lifestyle. I don't think I will bother trying this experiment, sleeping with a hat on will probably be a pain