Split ends, tangles, frizz, tangles, etc! These are the things you definitely want to avoid when trying to maintain your beauty sleep. Clip-in or permanentyour Hair Extensions To keep your hair looking its best, it needs some extra care overnight, so check out the best protective hairstyles for natural hair and extensions and wake up with smooth, healthy-looking hair every morning.
A safe hairstyle for when you sleep: Nighttime hair care routine
Before we go into more detail about protective hairstyles, let’s talk about your nighttime hair care routine and how to sleep with hair extensions in.
How to Prepare Your Hair for a Protective Hairstyle
First, do not sleep with wet hair. For night care, you need to make sure your hair is dry. Sleeping with wet hair extensions can cause many problems for your scalp, including fungal infections, skin irritation and itching, dryness, and dandruff.
Now, let’s talk about your bed. Have you thought about investing in some new pillowcases? Silk or satin pillowcases have a smooth texture that helps prevent breakage of hair due to friction. Sleeping on a silk pillowcase also helps prevent wrinkles and the buildup of dust mites, fungus, mold, and many other common allergens.
Not everyone is comfortable sleeping with their head covered, but if you’re comfortable with the idea or simply want to give it a try, a silk or satin sleep cap might be the extra measure you need to transform your hairstyle while you get your beauty sleep. If your hair has transitioned from waves to curly, a satin sleep cap can also help minimize frizz.
When it comes to clip-in extensions, there are entirely different rules. You may be wondering if it’s OK to sleep with clip-in hair extensions in. Clip-ins are not designed to be worn while sleeping, and we highly recommend that you do not do so. Clip-ins do have a tendency to cause hair tangles and entanglements, which can easily be prevented by removing them before going to sleep.
Check out our blog Things to be aware of when sleeping with hair extensions Learn more about how to protect and nourish your hair while you sleep.
Protective Sleep Hairstyles: Classic Braids
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This is the most basic braid you can imagine, where three strands of hair are intertwined and the ends are tied with a hair tie or sometimes a ribbon.
Protective Sleeping Hairstyle: Two French Braids
Despite its name, the origins of French braids are unclear and have been widely debated and discussed over the years. Greeks and Africans are thought to be the first cultures to use this braiding technique, with the oldest evidence found in Algeria dating back almost 6,000 years. In Greek art, this style of braid is depicted on kouros statues. Like classic braids, French braids start close to the scalp and work their way down, adding small amounts of hair on their way to the nape of the neck.
Protective Sleeping Hairstyle: Two Dutch Braids
Similar to French braids and also known as “reverse French braids,” Dutch braids cross sections over each other as they are placed on top of the hair, rather than crossing each section one at a time. Along with French braids, Dutch braids are one of the most popular and trending traditional hairstyles, also known as “boxer braids.”
Protective Sleep Hairstyles: Crown Braids
In the Middle Ages, hairstyles were as important as clothing. Fashion was not just a whim at the time, but a total expression of one’s self in terms of social status, economic status, and social standing. Given the prejudice that certain hairstyles were associated with heresy and witchcraft, as well as the general hygiene of the time, braided updos were one of the preferred options for many women. This is how the crown braid was born. Today, the crown braid is an elegant protective hairstyle that keeps your hair safe while still looking fresh and youthful.
Protective Sleep Hairstyles: Low Ponytail
This is probably the easiest and most effortless style.ponytail This is a simple hairstyle that gathers your hair in one place, but it doesn’t offer much protection to the ends unless you use a second hair tie to secure them.
Protective Sleep Hairstyles: Pigtails
Pigtails are the same concept as a ponytail, but doubled up: hair is usually parted in the middle and pigtails can be worn high on the head or low on the nape of the neck, although a low position is always best when sleeping.
Protective Sleep Hairstyles: Fishtail Braids
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Fishtail braids have a similar sleek, braided look to French braids, but divide your hair into two sections instead of three. It can be incorporated into any of the styles mentioned above (fishtail pigtails, fishtail crown braids, fishtail messy buns, etc.) and has been a timeless staple since Ancient Greece.
Protective Sleep Hairstyles: Twisted Rope Braids
This is an ideal style for protecting long hair because it gives you control throughout your hair, not just the ends. Plus, it leaves you with soft, textured waves in the morning. What’s not to love?
To create twisted rope braids, first separate your hair into two sections, then grab one section of hair and twist it. Repeat the same process with the other section. Once done, grab the two sections and twist them together to form an attractive rope of hair.
Conclusion:
That’s it! Protective hairstyles not only protect your hair while you sleep, but they also create gorgeous hairstyles when you wake up. In the morning, get out your styling products, comb your hair, and voila! You have hair you can take anywhere. If you want to create waves or curls, but don’t want to bother with curling irons or hot rollers the next day, Heatless Hair BlogYou’ll definitely find some inspiration on how to achieve Rapunzel-worthy hair using curling ribbons, DIY hair hacks, and more.
Do you have a hairstyle that catches your eye? Tag us on Instagram @CliphairLimited and let us know which one you choose! Snuggle up in a luxurious satin pillowcase, embrace your protective style of choice, and fall asleep knowing you’re investing in the future of your amazing hair.
