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When it comes to preserving your flawless hairstyle (which includes your hair extensions, of course), nighttime care is essential. Why? Your hair can get the most TLC or the most damage while you get your beauty sleep. Think tossing and turning, cotton pillowcases that are rough on hair, and subconsciously pulling or running your fingers on your hair throughout the night.
Your hair goes through a lot while you sleep. The best thing you can do—to ensure it's well taken care of from the moment you close your eyes to the time you open them up—is to create a reliable bedtime hair ritual.
Whether you have straight, wavy, or curly hair extensions, just follow our simple yet effective techniques to ensure your hair looks stunning in the morning.
Why Is It Important to Protect Hair Extensions While You Sleep?
A protective hairstyle maintains both your hair's health and the extensions' durability. Protective styles, like loose braids or buns, reduce friction with the pillow, prevent tangles, breakage, and frizz, and reduce tension on your scalp. Extensions are an investment; keeping them safe at night ensures they stay soft, smooth, and tangle-free.
1. Put Your Hair Up In A High Ponytail
Gather your hair into a high ponytail at the top of your head and use a silk scrunchie to tie everything together. We recommend a silk scrunchie over regular hair elastics and ties because they keep your hair in place without being too tight. Plus, who wants to experience hair ties snapping and pulling on their hair while they sleep?
2. Braid 2 Sections and Secure Them
Divide your hair into two sections and create two loose braids. Don't forget to use silk scrunchies to secure the ends! If you want to give your mane some extra nourishment while you sleep, apply a layer of leave-in conditioner or hair oil to wake up to shiny, hydrated hair.
3. Put It Up In A High Bun
Think of it like creating a high ponytail, except instead of tying your hair, loosely wrap it around the crown of your head and secure it in a bun. This protective hairstyle is best to keep curls intact because it prevents them from getting stretched out or losing their bounce when you toss and turn in bed.
Always Keep Your Protective Hairstyle in Place with a Silk Bonnet
Whether you're going for a high ponytail, braids, or a bun, always place each hairstyle under a Silk Turban. It's designed to retain your hair's moisture and shine, lets you wake up to frizz-free tresses, and prevents hair creases and kinks so your hairstyle stays intact and you can wake up to gorgeous hair every day.