Can your hair really grow mold? 🧐 As a board-certified dermatologist, let’s break it down.⁠ ⁠ Hair is made of keratin—a non-living protein—so mold can’t grow on your hair. BUT, leaving your scalp damp for too long can encourage fungal or bacterial overgrowth, leading to dandruff or folliculitis (not mold).⁠ ⁠ Tips for a healthy scalp:⁠ 💡 Dry your hair properly—don’t tie it up damp. Blow-drying on low heat can actually be better for your hair.⁠ 💡 Wearing extensions? Make sure wefts are fully dried to prevent mold.⁠ 💡 Occasional air-drying is fine, but balance is key—your scalp doesn’t like staying moist for too long.⁠ ⁠ Questions about scalp health? Drop them below! 👇⁠ ⁠ #scalphealth #healthyhairtips #dermapproved #haircaretips #dermatology⁠ ⁠