Is Catching a Cold From Wet Hair a Myth? Let’s Break It Down

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Is Catching a Cold From Wet Hair a Myth? Let’s Break It Down

For years, moms everywhere warned: “Don’t go outside with wet hair, or you’ll catch a cold!” But guess what? Science says that’s not how colds work. The Truth About Colds and Wet Hair Colds are caused by viruses—hundreds of different strains, to be exact—not by wet hair or cool air. As The New York Times explains, catching a cold is all about being exposed to those viruses, not stepping outside in the winter with damp locks. RELATED: OUR TOP HAC…