Let's face it: you do a lot of things right, but there's a good chance that you're making your biggest mistakes when you least think about beauty - while you're sleeping. You're unknowingly damaging your hair, breaking it, tangling it, and weighing it down, leaving you with a disheveled appearance and tired ends. The culprits aren't necessarily products, but the little routines you repeat day after day.
What's worse is that you often don't even know you're damaging your hair. Your pillow, the way you blow-dry before bed, or seemingly insignificant things can seriously affect the health and length of your locks. Luckily, there are simple solutions that can quickly turn things around—and make your hair silky smooth, healthy, and shiny.
Every morning, the same story, a look in the mirror reveals hair that refuses to submit to any brush. As if it had secretly spent the night in a storm. But behind this strange phenomenon is no coincidence - but daily habits that are repeated imperceptibly and turn even the smoothest hair into a stubborn mess.
4 mistakes that ruin your hair at night
Some of these habits seem completely innocent, but all of them can affect how... how neat or messy your hair will be when you first look in the mirror in the morning.
When it is revealed, What really happens during sleep?, it becomes surprisingly clear how simple it would be to prevent this problem.
1. Why sleeping with wet hair causes more damage than it seems
Many people wash their hair at night, but sleeping with wet hair is one of the most controversial habits. The hair cuticle opens slightly when wet, making it more sensitive to pressure and movement. When the head moves around pillows, hair is damaged more quickly due to open scales and appears dry and unmanageable in the morning.
In addition, moisture in contact with cotton pillows creates additional friction, which only worsens the enhances frizzTherefore, it is recommended to let your hair dry completely naturally or with a low temperature before going to bed.
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2. Inappropriate choice of pillow and cover
The impact of the material you sleep on is often overlooked. Cotton sheets, although comfortable and breathable, they create friction, which untangles the hair. When you move your head, the hair fibers rub against the coarser fabric, causing the cuticle to lift and create a messy appearance.
Softer materials such as silk or satin, are gentler on the hair, allowing for smooth gliding, meaning fewer knots and less need for morning combing. Investing in a quality cover can make a long-term difference to your hair's condition without any extra effort.
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3. Excessively tightening your hair before going to bed
Many people tie them up in tight ponytail or bunto prevent tangling, but over-tightening has the opposite effect.
Hair under tension is more susceptible to breakage, mechanical damage, and knots where the elastic touches the hair. If you must sleep with your hair tied up, it's better to choose a soft, wide elastic or a silk band that reduces pressure.
Loose tendons or tender fig on top of the head They reduce friction and allow you to wake up with much more manageable hair.
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4. Using inappropriate skincare products before bed
Products containing heavy silicones or overly strong conditioners can create stiffness in the hair overnight, leading to tangles and dry ends in the morning.
If night care products are used, they should be light, nourishing and non-sticky. Oils or serums In moderate amounts, they help close the cuticle while preventing hair from rubbing against each other and breaking.
The right product choice often makes the difference between a quick comb-through or a lengthy detangling routine.
