Evaluation of Scalp Hydration and pH Values in Hijab-Wearing and Non-Hijab-Wearing Women

October 2023 in “ International Journal of Women s Health ”

Risa Hidayah, Muhamad Radyn Haryadi Widjaya, Hendra Gunawan, Endang Sutedja, Reiva Farah Dwiyana, Eva Krishna Sutedja

scalp hydration scalp pH scalp barrier skin disorders

Studysummary In this study, scalp hydration and pH levels were not significantly different between hijab-wearing and non-hijab-wearing women, suggesting that hijab-wearing does not impair scalp health if there's no history of underlying scalp or skin disorders and the hijab is not worn damp. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

This study, conducted with 60 participants, found no significant difference in scalp hydration and pH values between hijab-wearing and non-hijab-wearing women, suggesting that wearing a hijab does not impact scalp barrier function. Various factors, such as hijab material and shampooing frequency, were controlled, and participants avoided hair products before measurements. The study concluded that hijab-wearing women without underlying scalp disorders should not worry about scalp barrier impairment, as long as the hijab is not worn in a wet condition. Future research could include transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and consider shampoo and hair type for more comprehensive results.

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