If your hair gets wet at night and you don't have the energy to dry it, you're not alone! Sleeping with wet hair may not be a good thing to do, but with a few easy steps, you can protect your hair from damage and tangles. Not only can sleeping with wet hair be the ideal solution, you can go a step further and wake up with amazing hair!
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Method 1 of 3: Avoiding Folds and Tangles
Step 1. Partially dry your hair before going to bed
If you have time, give your hair a chance to dry naturally, or use a blow dryer to dry the insides. Partially blow-drying your hair will make it easier to dry completely while you sleep and make it softer.
To dry the inside of your hair, turn your head down and blow on the side that tends to dry longer
Step 2. Apply a leave-in conditioner to protect your hair
Apply a small amount of cream conditioner or leave-in spray to coat your hair and prevent it from breaking or tangling. Conditioner will prevent damage to wet hair and help you wake up with soft and silky hair.
Step 3. Curl your hair using a scrunchie hair tie
Make a coil high above your head so you can sleep without pain or disturbance. Carefully tie your hair into a loose loop and wrap a scrunchie, instead of a regular hair tie, around the loop to hold it in place.
- Unlike regular hair ties, scrunchies generally don't leave creases or indentations on the hair.
- Hair can curl into a bun when you sleep, especially if you have wavy or curly hair. This step can add volume to your hair and a bit of wave texture!
Step 4. Wrap your hair in a microfiber towel
After gently patting your hair with a towel, turn your head over. Place a microfiber towel over your head and wrap the towel around it. Secure the towel with clasps, ties, or velcro. Go to bed with a microfiber towel wrapped around your head, and toss your hair in the morning for a naturally healthy look!
- Apply your favorite styling cream before wrapping it in a towel, especially if you have textured hair.
- You can buy towels that are specially designed for wrapping your hair. This type of towel generally has Velcro or buttons to lock it.
Step 5. Wrap your hair in a silk scarf or bandana
Use your favorite product and brush your hair. Then, put a silk scarf or bandana around your hair by tying the ends together. Try tying longer hair into a ponytail or bun before wrapping it.
Silk wraps are great for removing frizz
Step 6. Use a silk pillowcase to avoid damaging your hair
Silk pillowcases reduce friction, thereby preventing damage to wet hair. To use it, drape your hair over your head until it hangs down to the end of the pillowcase. This will allow your hair to dry naturally while you sleep without causing any curls.
- This step works more effectively on straight hair.
- If you have curly or wavy hair, apply curling cream first and wake up to well-formed curls.
Method 2 of 3: Form Beach Waves, Curly Curls, or Curls
Step 1. Use hair cream
Choose a leave-in conditioner, anti-tangle spray, shine serum, or styling cream depending on personal taste. You can also use beach spray products to support the natural wave texture of your hair!
Step 2. Comb your hair to distribute the serum or hair cream evenly
Combing is important to avoid product build-up, which can lead to dull and dry hair in the morning!
Step 3. Braid your hair
Braiding is a great way to style your hair while you sleep. Depending on the type of braid you choose, you can wake up with a beach-style wave, curly curls, or curls.
- Make one loose braid for a beachy wave style.
- For curly, curly hair, make a few small braids all over the hair, resembling a cornrow hairstyle.
- For curls, try one or two tight French braids starting from the hair around the scalp.
Step 4. Wrap the braid in a high loop over your scalp
Make sure the bobbin feels comfortable enough to sleep in, and secure it with a scrunchie. The curls can help prevent frizz, which can result from turning over during sleep.
Otherwise, cover the braid with a silk scarf
Step 5. Use curling foam to style your hair instead of braiding it
Wrap a small section of damp hair in a foam curler. For best results, cover your head with a silk scarf after wrapping the entire section of hair in the foam curling iron. In the morning, remove the curling foam and gently run your fingers through the hair.
- Limit the number of touches to the hair.
- Spray your hair with a barrier product to keep the curls in check.
- Don't use a comb or hair brush, as these can break the shape of the curls and make your hair frizzy.
Method 3 of 3: Avoiding Danger
Step 1. Protect your pillow with a waterproof pillowcase
When you sleep with wet hair, moisture can seep into your pillow and cause mold and bacteria to grow on it, which can make you sick. Covering the pillow with a waterproof cover can prevent hair from getting wet on the pillow.
- This step is very important especially if you often sleep with wet hair.
- You can also protect your pillow by wrapping your hair in a microfiber scarf or towel.
Step 2. Use a serum or leave-in product to prevent frizz and frizz
Sleeping with wet hair can cause the hair shaft to dry out and bend at the wrong angle, making it look dull and tangled. You can avoid this by using a serum or a leave-in softening product, such as beach spray.
Step 3. Avoid going to bed with wet hair if possible
Sleeping with wet hair on a regular basis can cause fungus to grow on the scalp and cause dandruff, or even damage the hair. Try taking breaks in your nighttime routine to give your hair enough time to dry before you go to bed.
