Secure your Hair when Sleeping to Protect from Damage

It is tempting after a long tired day to just lay down on bed and go straight to sleep. However, most of us use cotton pillowcases, which create a lot of friction between your pillow and your hair, resulting in tangled, frizzy hair, especially for those who toss and turn a lot in their sleep.

To ensure you wake up with beautiful hair, and to save yourself the pain of having to carefully take out knots, here are some steps you can take:

1. Change your pillowcase to a satin or silk one. These smooth materials will allow your hair to glide over it throughout the night, preventing it from catching and knotting.

2. Put your hair into a bun or braid before sleeping. I always sleep with my hair loosely braided and secured with a hair-safe ponytail holder as I toss in my sleep and thus find that my bun tends to come loose during the night. If you do however choose to bun your hair, a bun high on the top of your head would probably feel the most comfortable.

3. Wear a satin/silk nightcap or bonnet instead of putting hair into a braid or bun. Alternatively, further protect your hair by wearing it over your updo. Do take care to choose a nightcap that is not tight as it will probably feel uncomfortable wearing it for hours. You can even wrap your hair in a satin/silk scarf if you have one.