When we’re awake and in control of what we do, there are obvious steps you can take to care for your hair. However, we spend around a third of our lives asleep, so it’s essential to ensure your bedroom environment positively contributes to the state of your hair
So, is it even possible to care for our hair at night? We want to look at the best ways to care for your hair while sleeping, including what to do before sleeping and what to purchase to leave it in its best condition.
Make Sure Your Hair is Dry
When we step out of the shower and look forward to jumping in bed for a good night’s rest, it’s tempting to lay your head on the pillow as quickly as possible. However, the best thing to do is ensure your hair is thoroughly dry before sleeping.
The best way to do this is not to sleep straight after you shower because even with the most meticulous towel-drying, some strands are likely still wet; this can irritate your sleep through the night, as hair recovery happens best during our sleep when it’s dry, plus strands and roots are more likely to break when wet.
Consider When You Use Hair Care Products
If you’re experiencing hair loss and have been prescribed topical Minoxidil to combat this issue, applying this medication can impact your hair. Minoxidil is usually given to customers as a formula that must be used for affected areas, meaning your hair and scalp need to absorb the formula.
Using Minoxidil right before bed isn’t the best idea because there is a chance that it can be rubbed on the pillow as you toss and turn during your slumber. Therefore, wait a few hours after applying Minoxidil before hitting the hay.
Some Materials are Better Than Others
Harsh materials can aggravate your scalp and result in poorer hair growth. If you suffer from allergies, you should consider which materials would be worse for your hair than others. Therefore, splash out on silk pillowcases as you spend so much time with your head on the pillow throughout your life.
Cheaper pillowcases with materials likely to either cause a reaction or be abrasive against your scalp should be out of the question if your hair health is of the utmost importance to you.
Head Massages Before Sleeping
No, it isn’t just our body that needs a massage now and then. The beauty of head massages is that they generate greater blood flow to the scalp to benefit your scalp’s blood vessels and hair follicles, potentially leading to fuller hair growth.
Make sure your hands are clean before performing the head massage. Use this technique whenever you use DHT-blocking shampoo to ensure the formula gets into your hair follicles as best as possible while boosting blood flow in the targeted areas.
