Hey, there viewers.
If you’re like me, you probably want to climb into bed right when you get home.
After a long, tiring day at work, there is no better feeling than a cozy bed, a few snacks,
and unwinding while watching TV.
However, there is one thing I need you to consider the next time you settle under your
sheets.
Your precious hair!
Why?
Watch this video to find out.
Can sleeping in a ponytail cause your hair to fall out?
What changes should you make with your bedtime routine to ensure your hair will be healthy?
How can you prevent hair loss?
We will be talking about all this and more...
Why is sleeping in a ponytail bad for your hair?
You might think that sleeping in a ponytail is, in fact, a good decision.
There will be no hair on your face.
No tangles.
No damage!
Right?
Think again.
It turns out sleeping in a ponytail may cause serious damage and breakage.
If you pull your hair tightly in a ponytail and sleep with it on, it can cause traction
alopecia along the hairline.
Traction Alopecia is hair loss caused by the hair being repeatedly pulled back.
No matter the length of your hair, its type or texture, just don’t sleep in a ponytail.
The good news is if you happen to notice signs of traction alopecia, it can be easily reversed.
You just need to stop sleeping with your hair up.
And that counts with everything from a ponytail to buns.
Now the bad news…
If you ignore the symptoms and continue putting your hair up while sleeping, the hair loss
can be permanent.
A ponytail is just one of the many ways you may be damaging your hair while sleeping.
Wearing tight headbands and braids, as well as putting your lovely tresses in a bun before
sleeping can be the reason you’re struggling with hair loss.
So basically, any style that hurts your head or creates a pulling sensation shouldn’t
be on while you’re asleep.
To keep your hair away from your face, use silk head wraps and loose scrunches.
You can also braid your hair loosely before going to bed.
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Bedtime routine for healthy hair
This is crucial.
No matter how busy or tired you are, you need to practice good hair habits in order to get
lovely tresses that stay with you forever.
If you want to wake up with lovely hair, follow these tips.
#1 Dry your hair before sleeping
Life can be pretty hectic.
Every morning feels like a race against time.
It makes sense to want to speed up your morning routine by washing your hair at night.
In fact, it is good for you.
Shampooing hair frequently is important in order to get rid of the buildup that causes
bacteria growth and hair issues.
So if you’re shampooing frequently, even at night, you are doing great.
Just make sure you don’t sleep with wet hair.
This can damage follicles.
Your hair follicles are very sensitive when wet.
When you sleep with sensitive hair, they entangle more, resulting in knots and hair loss.
Either wash your hair a little early into the evening, or put your hairdryer to work.
Since air drying is considered the best method, we suggest the former.
#2 Massage your scalp every night
Trust us, this is easy and relaxing.
You will have a very peaceful sleep along with a positive impact on your precious hair.
Use your fingertips to lightly massage your scalp.
You can do this with or without oil.
These days, there are devices available that mimic the movement and pressure created by
your fingers and provide you with an incredible scalp massage experience.
Experts believe that regular scalp massages contribute to thicker hair.
A study was conducted on nine men, who were given four minute scalp massages every day
for 24 weeks.
By the end, many of the men’s hair had become thicker.
The benefit of scalp massages centers around hair follicles that are located right beneath
the skin on your scalp.
Each hair starts its life from within these follicles.
When you massage your scalp, the cells of the hair follicles are stimulated, allowing
them to stretch out and grow thicker.
It is also believed that scalp massages increase blood circulation beneath the skin on your
scalp.
Increased blood circulation encourages hair growth as they receive more blood supply and
nutrients.
Before we move ahead with the next point on our list, here is a video you might like.
Watch this video for tips on growing hair naturally.
#3 Prep and brush
Many of our grandmothers would tell us to count to 100 while brushing hair before bed?
It turns out they were absolutely right.
It doesn’t always have to be 100, but brushing and detangling before sleep are healthy for
your hair.
Use the right type of brush to release tension-causing tangles.
Brushing distributes your natural scalp oil throughout the hair, moisturizing them really
well.
Limit yourself between twenty and twenty-five brush strokes a day.
Over-brushing causes damage as well.
Over-brushing weakens the hair and can cause it to fall out from the root.
Prep your hair at night to save time the next morning.
This is especially essential if you are trying to alter their natural state.
For instance, if you want your hair to come out perfect in twists or braids, prep them
the night before.
In case you want to straighten your hair, do it at night and wrap your head in a protective
silk headwrap.
#4 Moisturize
Just like your skin, hair needs moisture.
Dry hair is more prone to breaking and dandruff.
You can use hair oil, or hydrating hair conditioners and masks to hydrate your hair.
Hair steamers are pretty great for this purpose.
They hydrate hair using steam.
The steam opens up the cuticles allowing products to penetrate deep into the hair shaft, moisturizing
it deeply.
This also heals the damage caused to the hair by pollution, constant use of chemical-filled
hair products, and heat styling accessories.
You can choose hair oil too.
It smoothes the cuticle.
This is the outer protective layer.
Good hair oil can make your hair smoother, softer, and more manageable.
#5 Upgrade to silk pillowcases and headwraps
Since tying your hair up in a bun or ponytail is no longer an option, you need something
that can keep hair away from your face while avoiding damage.
Satin/ silk pillows and headwraps are the safest options to ensure a good night’s
sleep with hair resting safely.
You might not realize it but cotton pillowcases are actually bad for your hair.
They absorb the natural oils while you’re sleeping, making your hair dry and brittle.
Cotton pillowcases can leave you with frizzy and damaged hair.
Satin and silk pillowcases have a smooth surface that doesn’t absorb oil.
Your hair doesn’t get tangled from sleeping on silk and satin pillowcases.
If you cannot get a pillowcase, buy a silk or satin bonnet.
These days, there are oil-infused bonnets available that hydrate your hair while you
sleep.
And in case you prefer safely preserving your prepped hair, get yourself a silk wrap.
It provides even more protection from tossing and turning during your sleep.
#6 Anti-frizz
If your hair is prone to frizz and you find it really annoying, anti-frizz products are
a great way to ensure you wake up with sleek, silky hair.
Frizz hampers the appearance of defined curls and can be pretty hard to tame.
In order to prevent this, you can include anti-frizz serum, masks, or conditioner into
your bedtime routine.
The product gets ample time to work its magic and you get to wake up with well-behaved hair.
Make sure you secure your hair either with a head wrap, or a loose scrunchy/ braid before
retiring for the night.
Your hair should feel relaxed and not strained.
Do you sleep in a ponytail?
Do you have your own bedtime routine for healthy beautiful hair?
Let us know in the comments below.
We would love to hear from you!