If you don't intend to remove your hair extensions at night, it's of utmost importance to master the correct ways to sleep with them. The manner in which you wear your hair extensions during sleep can make a significant difference. Since it's impossible to predict how much we move during the night or how much our partner moves, protecting our hair extensions can effectively minimize hair damage.
Braid Your Hair
The best way to sleep with hair extensions is to braid your hair with a moderate level of tightness. This approach ensures that there is no excessive pulling on the hair while keeping it securely in place throughout the night. It's the simplest and most straightforward method. Braiding helps prevent the hair extensions from shifting and tangling at the attachment points, thereby extending the lifespan of the extensions and safeguarding the health of your natural hair without causing breakage. Moreover, if you opt for loose braids, you can wake up to beautiful, loose waves in the morning.
Brush Your Hair
Before going to bed, carefully examine your extensions for any tangles. Make it a nightly ritual to thoroughly brush your extensions. This not only gets rid of tangles but also breaks down and removes any product buildup that has accumulated during the day.
Wrap Your Hair With A Silk Scarf
If you prefer waking up with straight hair instead of wavy hair, wrapping your hair with a silk scarf is an excellent option. It's essential to use a silk scarf rather than a cotton one because cotton absorbs moisture from your hair, whereas satin and silk do not. Additionally, consider sleeping on a satin or silk pillow. Avoid using cotton pillows, as they can cause hair breakage and absorb the moisture from your hair.
How to Use:
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Comb your hair and wrap it around your head, securing it with hairpins as you go.
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Fold the scarf into a triangle, wrap it around your head, and tie it at the back.
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After tying the scarf, remove the bobby pins from your hair.
☆ This method is most effective for those with sewn-in extensions.
Try a Sleep Cap
Choose sleep caps made of silk or satin and avoid cotton ones. Simply put your hair inside the sleep cap. Alternatively, you can braid your hair first and then put on the sleep cap.
☆ This method is highly suitable for both sewn-in hair extensions and keratin-bonded extensions.
