Have you ever fallen asleep only to find that your hair is very relaxed when you wake up with a change in hair timing, it can happen to hair and other hairs? Now let’s discuss how to sleep with long hair without damaging it.
1. Sleep With A Silk Or Satin Pillowcase
You’ve heard before that silk is your hair’s best friend. Hair rubbing while sleeping is one of the most common causes of split ends and dry, brittle hair.
Silk pillowcases are softer and silkier to the touch than cotton pillowcases, which means your hair experiences less friction overnight and can easily slip off the pillowcase without causing unnecessary tension and roughness to the follicles .
They also maintain better temperature control and help prevent sweat on the head or neck that can ruin any hairstyle.
If you like tossing and turning in bed, silk and satin hats are also great options for protecting your hair while you sleep. Wrap your hair in a silk or satin turban before bed to avoid moisture loss and breakage.
2 .Wear Your Hair Up
While sleeping with your hair down may seem most comfortable, if you don’t fix it overnight, you may wake up sweaty and messy. Therefore, the best way to protect long hair while sleeping is to lightly brush it.
For example, you can try holding your hair in a loose bun with French bobby pins, a way to hold your hair in place without the need for a dividing line.
The key, of course, is to get the bun high enough on top of your head that you can’t feel it when you lie down. At the same time, don’t pull your hair so tightly that it can put pressure on your scalp while you sleep.
3.Never Sleep With Wet Or Damp Hair
Keratin bonds in hair are known to weaken when wet, making them more prone to breakage. Even the deepest sleepers move their heads slightly during the night, and that movement is more likely to lead to broken or matted hair the next morning.
If you plan to wash your hair at night, be sure to allow enough time for your hair to air dry before going to bed.
Don’t forget to end your shower with a shower of cold water to help lock in the moisture in your hair, and dry your hair thoroughly before bed.
If you find yourself stuck and do need to sleep with wet hair, it’s a good idea to apply some coconut oil to your wet hair to protect it from breakage.
4. Comb Hair Before Going To Bed
If you want to wake up tangle-free, be sure to lightly brush your long hair with wide teeth before bed, this will help get rid of any tangles and knots in your hair. Of course, you can use your fingers or a hairbrush to smooth out your hair. But this can cause hair breakage or split ends.
5.Deep Condition
Sleep time is a great opportunity to use a leave-in conditioner or moisturizing serum to repair long hair.
Getting into the habit of using an overnight hair mask every week will not only improve the condition of your hair, but it will also help tame frizz and dryness and prevent further breakage from occurring. After all, a quality hair mask will help repair, strengthen, condition, soften and tame your hair.
You just need to apply an appropriate amount of hair mask to your hair once a week before bed. You can also place a small towel over the pillowcase to avoid any unwanted hair mask stains!
Finally, wash off the mask and style your hair as usual the next morning.
6. Sleep In A Cool Environment
Heat of any kind can remove moisture from the air and cause damage to the hair. It can include heating in your bedroom.
You can also use a humidifier to add moisture to the air in your bedroom.
7.Protect Ends With An Essential Oil
Even if you sleep on your back, you may be crushing longer hair without knowing it. Naturally, the ends of your hair may suffer the brunt of the damage while you sleep.
To keep your hair hydrated at night and minimize breakage and split ends, you can apply some essential oils to the ends of your hair before going to bed. These oils will also penetrate the hair shaft and repair it from the inside, leaving your hair feeling soft and more supple. Easy to care for.
Of these tips above, at least one should work for you! Start taking good care of your hair now to give you a head start on keeping it healthy. Finally, I wish you a good night’s sleep!