Can you wash your hair on the morning of Chinese New Year's Day?

It is perfectly fine to wash your hair on the morning of Chinese New Year's Day. This practice itself does not negatively affect health, as washing hair is a normal and healthy way to clean the scalp and maintain its hygiene. If symptoms such as scalp itching, redness, swelling, or pain occur after washing, medical attention should be sought promptly.

The scalp continuously produces oil and sheds dead skin cells, and may also accumulate dust. Regular cleansing helps prevent problems such as folliculitis and increased dandruff caused by excess oil buildup. For individuals with oily scalps in particular, routine hair washing is an effective method to prevent scalp conditions. Washing your hair on Chinese New Year's Day does not alter this fundamental health principle.

When washing your hair, use lukewarm water to avoid excessively hot temperatures that may irritate and dilate scalp blood vessels, or water that is too cold, which could lead to chills. Choose a shampoo suited to your hair type, gently cleanse the scalp, then pat dry with a clean towel—avoid vigorous rubbing, which can damage the scalp’s protective barrier. After washing, dry your hair thoroughly with a hairdryer to minimize lingering moisture that might affect the scalp.