Do you wake up every morning with messy hair that is hopelessly tangled? This problem is commonly known as bed hair and is often caused by our sleeping habits the previous night. When we toss and turn while we sleep, friction occurs between our hair and the fibers of the pillow. Too much friction causes long-term hair damage and causes hair breakage and split ends. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce hair friction at night. You can choose one of the protective night hairstyles for bed. These night hairstyles are comfortable to wear, easy to maintain and look elegant day and night. Gentle hairstyles at bedtime ensure a well-groomed look the next morning, whether you sleep with curly or straight hair. Discover the best hairstyles for sleeping here!
Prepare your hair for a protective sleep style
Detangle your short or long hair with a gentle brush
You should always detangle your hair with a gentle brush. If you have a wooden brush with boar bristles, this is the best tool for detangling before bed. The bristles distribute your scalp's natural oil throughout the hair cuticle, ensuring a natural condition while cleansing your scalp.
Head massage as part of your sleep routine
Once you've detangled your hair, we recommend incorporating scalp massage into your sleep routine. What feels like a good scalp massage can actually help you get 2 inches longer hair within a month. This is due to the strong blood flow to the hair follicles, which supply the deeper cell layers of the hair shaft. Not to mention, it just feels amazing.
Don't forget a hair mask
During your scalp massage, you can give your hair a growth-promoting boost of moisture overnight with a castor or jojoba oil hair mask.
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Sleep on silk pillows:Although cotton pillowcases are used in most homes, they are not in the best interest of your hair. The friction between your hair and the cotton material can cause split ends, frizz, and hair breakage. A silk or satin pillowcase is softer and smoother and won't roughen your hair strands. Cotton is also very absorbent and can make strands brittle.
Avoid sleeping with wet hair:Our hair is much more sensitive when it is wet, especially after a hot shower. The hot water opens our hair follicles and makes them more vulnerable to damage. If you wash your hair at night, you should time it so that your hair has time to dry naturally before bed. This way you can also avoid heat damage when blow-drying.
Sleeping hairstyle for long or medium-length hair – the loose braid
A really easy way to style your hair overnight is with a loose braid. If you sleep on your back, this protective sleep hairstyle lies flat against your back. But you can also do a side braid or two side braids if you are afraid that it will bother you.
After detangling your hair or treating it with oil overnight, grab a silk hair tie or hair tie that is gentle on your hair. Simply braid your hair as usual, just with a loose twist. If you like to wear your hair wavy, this is the perfect protective sleeping hairstyle for you. They are awakewith wavy hairwhere you can add some styling product and get started straight away. The tighter you braid the night before, the wavier your hair will be in the morning.
The gentle bun for the night
If you are looking for a protective hairstyle for straight hair,you should decide on a hairstyle, which is not wrapped so tightly that it creates kinks or noticeable waves. If you want to keep your hair straighter while you sleep, a bun is a good option. Twist all of your hair together at the top of your head and secure it with a hair tie or bobby pin. Make sure the clip is attached to the front of the bun so that your head doesn't rest on the clip while sleeping.
To wake up with curls, you can tighten your bun.This hairstyle is also suitableif you want more volume in your hair.
Hairstyles for sleeping: Tie your hair at night
Maybe you've already noticed thatwith many hairstyles, which are worn overnight, the hair is tied back in some way. It is better to sleep with a ponytail than with your hair down because unsecured hair gets tangled during the night.
When tying your hair, make sure it stays in place without pulling too much. Remember to be gentle, as sleeping with your hair pulled tightly can cause long-term distress.
Protective hairstyles for sleeping for short hair: Silk scarf
If you have shorter strands, it's best to sleep with a silk scarf or sleeping cap wrapped around your hair. This minimizes friction and means you don't wake up with frizzy hair and lots of knots.
Applying some hair oil or conditioner before wrapping your hair in the silk scarf will repair your strands overnight.
Hairstyles for sleeping – style your curly hair
This hairstyle is particularly suitable for long, curly or wavy hair. Wrap your hair into a loose bun at the top of your head and secure the ends with a few large clips. You can also use a hair tie to hold your hair in place and then use clips to keep the spilling strands out of your face.
