I’m a trichologist and a common shower mistake is damaging your hair while you sleep

A BEAUTY expert has shared several ways you can damage your hair while dealing with ZZZs at night.

She revealed how your choice of pillowcase could be damaging your follicles while you sleep and how important it is to avoid making a shower mistake.

Many of us know how excessive heat can damage our hair, but what about when we sleep?

Trichologist and Definitely collagen Hair expert Eva Proudman shared how we can damage our hair at night without realizing it, and tips to combat it.

Tossing and turning at night causes friction and heat between your hair and pillow, which can damage the hair and lead to breakage,” she explained.

“The best way to protect your hair from friction and damage is to tie it back instead of putting it up. Tying your hair back can indeed cause pulling, but if done correctly it can minimize friction overnight.”

Other experts from Absolute Collagen came up with a list of ways to protect your hair while it rests.

This way you can wake up every morning without lint and breakage.

SSLIP ON A SILK OR SATIN PILLOWCASE

For the restless sleepers, a silk or satin pillowcase is a must, especially if you are typically prone to breakage.

The smooth material allows hair to glide freely, minimizing tangles, friction and frizz when tossing and turning.

Experts noted that silk pillowcases don’t absorb oils, which means your hair won’t be stripped of all its natural oils and you can wake up to hydrated strands.

COMPLETELY DRY HAIR

According to the experts, your hair is most fragile when it’s wet, so the friction and heat you get while you sleep can increase matting and even breakage.

The best evening routine for your follicles is to wash them a few hours before bed with a nourishing shampoo and conditioner and then let them air dry.

For a faster solution, you can blow-dry the hair at a gentle temperature with a protective spray.

WRAPPING YOUR HAIR

“Similar to the benefits of a pillowcase, wrapping your locks in a silk or satin scarf can reduce friction, retain the hair’s natural moisture and even reduce the chance of split ends,” they said.

If you often wake up with dry or frizzy hair, consider sleeping in a silk or satin headscarf or shawl. If you don’t have one, wrapping your hair in loose braids before going to bed is also a great way to do it.

Plus, experts recommended that you can use this method even if you’ve had a fresh blow-dry or a hairstyle that you want to last longer.

SWAP HAIR BANDS FOR SCRUNCHIES

“If wrapping isn’t for you but you still want to protect your hair by tying it up and away from your face when you sleep, invest in soft, silk or satin scrunchies,” said an expert at Absolute Collagen.

Regular cloth ties are fine for use during the day, but things are different when you sleep.

The best option is a loose scrunchie that doesn’t cause friction or pull on your delicate hair.

TUSE A LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER OR HAIR OIL

Last but certainly not least, for those with curly, tangled, or dry hair, a leave-in conditioner or hair oil should be your best friend.

Experts suggested that if you have dry hair, you should look for a nourishing oil that contains hyaluronic acid, coconut oil or castor oil.

For fine hair, try looking for one that contains argan oil or grapeseed oil.

This is a great way to lock in moisture and revitalize your curls overnight.

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