Hair needs as much care as your skin, and while you sleep, in addition to damaging your hair, you may be unknowingly damaging your skin. 5 of the most common things that can happen if you sleep without catching your hair are:
# 1 - You may wake up with tangled hair
As you move through sleep, your hair is likely to tangle. This is due to the friction that occurs when your hair touches the pillow. Not only will you wake up with messy hair, but this recurring damage can also weaken your hair.
# 2 - May cause acne
If you have sensitive skin, prone to acne it would be good for the hair not to touch the face. Hair styling products and conditioners (balm shampoos), but also hair impurities, can clog your pores. It is no wonder that people with long hair tend to have more acne on their backs than others.
# 3 - May sabotage hair growth
When your hair is tangled, it means that their cuticles stand up and stay open. Damaged hair grows slowly and if you are dreaming of longer hair, be sure to protect it while you are sleeping.
# 4 - Hair can be electrified
Hair can lose moisture because, simply explained, the more friction the more moisture will evaporate.
# 5 - May cause burnt bottoms
All the movements you make at night with loose hair, can affect the breaking of the tops.
# 6 - May affect sleep quality
Going to bed with your hair down can keep you awake at night. When you are sleeping, your hair can rub against your face and disturb your sleep.
How to protect your hair during sleep
While sleeping with a tight ponytail can be detrimental to your hair, there are some simple ways to take care of your hair while you sleep.
- Wrap it with a handkerchief. A silk or satin scarf will keep the ends healthy and will not remove moisture from the hair.
- Use a scrunchie, soft hair band.
- Lightly grab 1-2 braids.
