Tossing and turning on rough pillowcases, friction from bedding, and poor haircare routines can leave your hair tangled or frizzy. Fortunately, with a few simple adjustments to your nighttime routine, you can protect your hair and wake up with smoother, healthier hair.
Choose the Right Pillowcase
One of the easiest ways to protect your hair while sleeping is by swapping out your cotton pillowcase for a silk or satin pillowcase. Unlike cotton, silk and satin pillowcases have a smoother surface that allows your hair to glide over them. This reduces friction and minimizes the risk of hair breakage and split ends. Also, silk and satin pillowcases are gentler on your skin, helping to prevent facial wrinkles and sleep lines.
Wear Your Hair Up
For longer hair, tying it up in a loose, soft scrunchie or silk hair tie can prevent tangling and reduce friction. Avoid using tight elastics, as they can cause hair to break and create creases in your hair that are difficult to smooth out in the morning. A loose braid or bun can keep your hair more manageable in the morning and prevent it from rubbing against your pillowcase.
Use a Silk or Satin Hair Wrap or Bonnet
If you have curly or textured hair, using a silk or satin hair wrap or bonnet can help maintain moisture and prevent frizz overnight. These protect your hair from friction, retain natural oils, and preserve hairstyles like curls or twists. Simply gather your hair into the bonnet or wrap before bed to keep it contained and protected while you sleep.
Apply a Nighttime Hair Treatment
To nourish and protect your hair while you sleep, consider applying a nighttime hair treatment like amika’s dream routine overnight hydration treatment. Focus the treatment on the ends of your hair, where dryness and split ends are most common, and gently distribute it through your hair with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb.
Detangle Gently Before Bed
Before settling in for the night, take a few minutes to gently detangle your hair with a wide-tooth comb or a detangling brush. Our favorite detangling brush is the Unbrush, which we sell at both of our salon locations! Starting from the ends and working your way up to the roots, carefully remove knots and tangles to prevent breakage that can occur during sleep. This simple step can make your morning routine much more smooth.
Maintain a Clean and Healthy Scalp
A clean scalp is essential for healthy hair growth and maintenance. Regularly washing your hair with a gentle shampoo and conditioner tailored to your hair type helps remove dirt, oils, and product buildup that can weigh hair down and lead to scalp issues. We recommend Innersense’s True Enlightenment Scalp Scrub to keep your scalp healthy! Avoid overwashing, as this can strip your scalp of natural oils, but maintain a schedule that keeps your hair clean and fresh.
Adjust Your Sleeping Position
Consider how you position your head while sleeping. Sleeping with your hair spread out rather than bunched up can reduce stress on your strands. If you tend to move a lot during sleep, try to find a sleeping position that minimizes pulling and twisting of your hair.
Adding these tips into your nighttime routine can help you protect your hair while sleeping and maintain healthier, more manageable hair. By choosing the right pillowcase, wearing protective styles, using treatments, detangling gently, maintaining scalp health, and adjusting your sleeping position, you can wake up to smoother hair every morning. Taking care of your hair overnight is an investment in its overall health and appearance, ensuring that you start each day with hair that looks and feels its best.
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