We all know the hairstyle par excellence when we are at home and the only thing that matters to us is comfort. You know what we are talking about, right? Sure! A plucked bun, very high and, to work! However, beyond the comfort of home, we often ask ourselves whether sleeping with our hair up does or does not favor our hair health.
Sleeping with your hair up, does it harm our health?
Many times we tend to collect our hair in a bun, or braid, before going to bed. Whether for comfort when it comes to falling asleep; because we have a very long mane and it overwhelms us ; Or because we think that, in this way, we avoid being out of control the next day , we must take into account some factors.
Hair loss
Sleeping with your hair up, can cause a brake on the natural growth of our hair . In addition, it is damaged, causing an excessive fall . Therefore, it is recommended that we leave the hair loose, without ties.
Impairs circulation
When asleep with the hair caught with an elastic band, the pressure it exerts, can limit the normal circulation process and harm our scalp. In this way, we can experience a lack of shine and greater dryness .
Damage your hair
When our hair remains tied up for a long time, the hair follicles weaken and the nutrients are not able to get from the roots to the ends. Thus, we paralyze its growth and strip it of vitality and shine.
Recommendations to take care of your hair while you sleep
If you already know the consequences of sleeping with your hair up, but it is really uncomfortable to do it with your hair down, there are some tips that you can maybe use. If you need to pick it up to rest well, without it invading you and overwhelming you too much, do it, but not in any way.
1. Braid
You can make yourself a braid, but remember that it is not too tight at the root, nor with interlacing too tight. Braid hair naturally in its fall , soft. This will prevent your mane from getting out of control, keeping it together, but without putting pressure on it.
2. Low ponytail
Forget about sleeping ponytails altogether. In addition to not being comfortable, they are harmful both due to the tightness that is exerted on the root, as well as the pressure of the ponytail on your mane. Choose a low , loose tail that is not attached to the scalp. Also, do not go around with the elastic band until it is immovable. Let your hair breathe, tie it gently, just so that it does not disturb you when sleeping.
3. Better with tape than with ponytail
It is better to use a tape and make a bow, or cotton strips, instead of elastic bands. In any case, it is always preferable to let it breathe freely, without restraint. So now you know, if you carry out these tricks, you will notice in a short time how your mane thanks you.
