Yes – Hair care during the day is important and necessary for anyone aiming for flourishing hair; though a stable night routine is just as crucial to ensure the efforts during the day are well maintained, however, it’s sometimes overlooked due to time management issues or lack of understanding. Here’s exactly how you can ensure your locks continue to thrive, even during sleep.
Firstly, protect your hair via twists or braiding before bed. It allows each strand to share the moisture, and prevents them from chaffing against the pillow.
Secondly, wear a bonnet or use a silk pillowcase. Not only does this also halt friction on the hair strands, but it averts breakage, premature frizz and irritation from repetitive pulling. It’ll also facilitate better rest, which leads to our next point.
Lastly, ensure a good night’s rest. Sleep is crucial in hair health, As stated in Colonised Hair, Decolonised Mind by Narisse Monkam, “The right amount of sleep will help produce adequate amounts of the human growth hormone, melatonin, which has been linked to hair growth.” This reigns true, as research referenced in said book also tells of the side effects of sleep deprivation – which include hair loss from weakened follicles.
As such, aim for 6-8 hours of undisturbed sleep each day, to truly nourish your hair from the inside out.
