LOADING ERROR LOADINGHave you ever caught a nasty cold from being outside in chilly weather with wet hair? If you do notice that you suddenly have the sniffles after spending time outdoors in the winter ― with or without wet hair ― there is a reason for that. So, cold [temperature] usually causes something called vasoconstriction, which tightens up your blood vessels,” Patel said. irinamunteanu via Getty Images Kids are constantly told not to go outside with wet hair as it can cause a cold, but this isn't actually true. Advertisement“You can use more drastic measures, like masks and things like that, especially if you’re around people that are sick,” Patel said.

Source: Huffington Post February 05, 2026 23:13 UTC