Which Hairstyle is Best for Sleeping?
Most people will tell you that their hair is best the day after washing it – it takes that long for newly-shampooed hair to settle after all – but the flip side is that you have to make it through the night with your style intact, especially if you’ve got a big event planned!
So in the interest of great hair every day, we’ve put together a short guide on the best protective hairstyles for bed. Follow these tips to protect your hair and wake up with a glam look that's ready to go.
Which Hairstyle is Best for Sleeping?
1. Is Sleeping in Braids Good for Your Hair?
Braid your hair before going to sleep. There are a heap of benefits that come from braiding your hair at night. This old trick works every time and is one of the best ways to wear your hair when sleeping. It not only protects your hair—stopping it from tangling and breaking—but also gives you gorgeous beachy waves the next day and is a definite frizz killer. Braids are versatile, too, allowing you to experiment with different styles like fishtail braids or Dutch braids for added texture. It’s easy, peasy, totally pleasy hair. There are variations on this beachy look depending on which braid you pick and how thick your braid is. Try mixing it up a bit with boxer braids, French braids, and more. For the lowdown on how to get the best braids, check out this blog post for all the best tips and tricks.
2. Bed Bun - Turn Up the Volume
If you have flat hair and want body the next day, a great trick is to brush your hair into a high bun. This look features #7 on our Hair Trends That Transform Your Look blog. You’ll achieve beautiful volume and it’ll protect your hair. Our tip: To avoid any hair kinks, use a Scunci scrunchie to secure your topknot, instead of a tight elastic. A high bun also keeps your ends tucked away safely, reducing breakage caused by friction against pillowcases. Note wearing your hair up is always preferable to wearing it down if you want to protect your hair.
3. The Best Curl Style for Sleeping
The best way to protect your curls while sleeping is to either make sleeping part of the styling process so you might consider old-school curlers for the night – if it worked for nanna …. just sayin’!
The other option of course is to make sure your hair is prepared properly before you go to sleep – blow dry it carefully and then apply the finishing touches when you wake up. You can either use heated rollers, a curling iron or the VS Sassoon Unbound Cordless Auto Curler, all great tools for creating fabulous curls on prepped hair. Don’t forget to spritz on a heat protectant spray before styling to minimise damage!
4. The Best Straight or Gently Waved Styles for Sleeping
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Again blow dry your hair before sleeping and then cover your hair with a silk scarf while you get your zzzz … yes really! While arguably a passion killer it ‘ll really help to protect your hair beautifully and is a top tip for anyone with long hair. Why? Your hair can easily tangle when you toss and turn at night so brush your hair before bed and wrap it with a silk scarf to prevent new tangles from forming and your style from disappearing. Covering your hair in this way can also help you avoid breakage and prevent split ends as well. For an extra layer of protection, consider applying a leave-in conditioner or serum before wrapping up your locks.
Pro Tip: If you can’t face sleeping in a scarf, either try a silk or satin pillow case - this is one investment that’ll make a huge difference to your hair health. Smooth satin doesn’t catch and pull your hair as much when you toss and turn at night, eliminating bed head.
Some Other Tips to Protect your Style and get Great Hair while Sleeping
5. Never go to Bed Angry or with Wet Hair
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If you’re wondering, is plaiting hair before bed good? It isn’t if it’s wet! We’re often asked when is the best time to wash your hair—in the morning or at night? Our answer is that it doesn’t really matter, BUT it is important to make sure you don’t go to sleep with wet hair. Sleeping on wet hair increases the risk of kinks and breakage, so take a few extra minutes and blow dry your hair if you wash it at night, before you turn in. If you wash it in the morning, you have the option of air drying it as well. When blow drying your hair make sure you don’t make any of these mistakes so you don’t damage your hair.
6. Get your Beauty Sleep
We’ve all heard the one about sleep being your best bet for looking fabulous the next day, well that includes your hair too! Aim for at least 7 hours a night if you want healthy, shiny hair and don’t forget your disco nap if you have a big partay planned.
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