Are you looking for ways to prevent waking up to a bird's nest on the top of your head? Do you want to know how to treat curly hair and keep it in perfect form when you wake up? If so, then you need to learn all that you can about sleeping with curly hair.
Doing so will help you in a variety of ways. It can benefit you by reducing the time it takes you to get ready in the morning, as well as keep your lettuce (hair) in great shape.
See below for an in-depth guide on sleeping with curly hair and the things you can do to wake up in a better situation.
1. Invest in the Right Products
You wouldn't walk out of your front door with hair that didn't have the right hair care products in it, why do any differently before you go to bed at night?
Here's our train of thought: if you want different results after your wake up, you have to do something different before you fall asleep. To make a new haircare nighttime routine, you'll need the right products to back you up.
There are some essentials that you'll need. First, you'll want to get some chemical-free hair oil. We recommend that you go with an organic product to ensure all the ingredients are natural.
As you sleep, the oil in your hair will enrich your hair follicles with nutrients and vitamins, which will make them stronger and more durable.
Next, you'll need a handy product to keep your hair up while you sleep. For that, we recommend one of our own products, such as the Turbie Twist or Turbie Band!
You should also invest in a satin pillowcase. Satin is a soft material that helps to support your hair as you sleep. It's been proven to reduce bedhead throughout the night. Isn't that what we're striving for, here?
2. Stay Hydrated
Did you know that most men and women have dehydrated hair? Not nearly enough people take the time to prioritize their hair's condition.
This can set back your morning hair care routine in a big way. Think of your hair like a lawn filled with grass. If that grass were to dry out, it increases the chances that blades of grass are broken or permanently damaged. The same can happen to your dehydrated hair strands.
So what's the cure? How do we turn this around and keep your hair hydrated as you sleep? Putting in the previously-mentioned oil will help.
Here's a method that's worked for us: invest in some leave-in conditioner that's made specifically for curly hair. Next, take your Turbie Twist and wrap that hair tight, so that you can ensure the conditioner stays in overnight. Voila! You have a way to keep your hair hydrated as you sleep.
Another way to ensure your hair is hydrated, and this might seem obvious, is to stay hydrated yourself! Make sure that you are drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Doing so can benefit your hair, as well as your skin.
3. Unlock the Power of Cotton
Many of you have been wrapping your head of hair with a regular bath towel before you hit the hay for the night; that ends today!
Regular bath towels have one job: soak up as much water as possible to help you dry off. So, if you decide to put that around your hair what do you think it's doing? It's soaking up as much water and oil from your hair as possible. Uh-oh!
Fortunately, we have a solution. Invest in a cotton Turbie Twist to put up your hair before you go to sleep at night.
Cotton will help you protect your hair against any damage while you toss and turn at night. It will keep all your hair's oils and leave-in conditioner in perfect shape throughout the night. Our Turbie Twists also come in microfiber.
4. Mind Your Sleep Positions
This one is tough for most people. It's hard to teach yourself how to fall asleep in a new position, but doing so might be the best for your hair. It can also help you keep your spine in a neutral position to reduce back and neck pain in the morning.
For curly hair, you'll want to try and sleep on your side, but don't crush any hair as you do so. Be sure to whip the hair out from under you before you lay your head down.
You'll also want to invest in a small pillow to place between your ribs and hips, which will reduce back pain (we're just looking out for you!).
5. Put Your Hair Up
There's a fine line to walk, here. Putting your hair up can help prevent you from crushing it as you lay your head on it throughout the night.
However, putting it in the wrong style can also have negative effects. You need to make sure you put it in a practical style. Remember, this is about efficiency; it's not a beauty contest.
We recommend putting it up in a pineapple, meaning that you tie the hair up at the very top of your head. That way, your hair is out of the way as you sleep.
Sleeping With Curly Hair: Know the Tips and Tricks
Now that you have seen an in-depth guide on sleeping with curly hair and all the tricks for how to treat curly hair before you sleep, use this info to your advantage.
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