The age-old warning children still hear is: "Don't go outside with wet hair, you'll catch a cold". Despite most growing up with the warning, it's not the real reason you should avoid stepping outside with soggy hair.
There is little scientific evidence to support the theory linking wet hair and coming down with the common cold - but there is actually a good reason to stay inside until your hair is dry.
Apparently setting foot outside the house with wet hair on a chilly day can cause your hair some serious damage. Speaking to Insider, hairdresser Jason Collier explained the cold can make hair more vulnerable to damage.
