10 Bedtime Tips for Better Hair

You ever look at the girls around you, who always arrive at work on time with their hair looking all neat and perfect with amazing curls, or neatly tied up in a bun and wonder, how on earth do they manage to find time to make perfect hair like that in the morning, and still not get late for office? Well, the secret to perfect hair in the morning is that…..you have to care for it at night too! Hair care at bed time is extremely important unless you want to end up looking like Tarzan coming back from one of his morning swinging sprees the next day.

Here are some amazing bedtime tips to help you get a perfect hair day every day!

1. Brush and Brush!
We all brush our teeth before getting in bed, right? But how many of us brush our hair? Well, most of us don’t and that just ends up in messy and tangled up hair the next morning. Make brushing your hair, a part of your bed time ritual and try not to skip it. This will ensure in the minimizing of tangles and knots in your hair the next morning. But be extra cautious as to not brush your hair too roughly and use a soft hair brush. Brushing your hair doesn’t mean you need to brush it roughly; otherwise you might end up losing hair instead!

2. Smooth Satin!
Get yourself a Satin pillow case. Satin is a soft and smooth material and it helps in reducing tangles and split ends by not catching and pulling your hair when you toss and turn in bed throughout the night. You will definitely see a huge difference in your hair health once you invest in satin pillow cases.

3. Braid your Hair!
For women with longer hair, it is best to braid your hair lightly after brushing it. Braiding will ensure that your hair doesn’t get pulled or tangled when you toss and turn during the night. You can add a bit of fun in your bed time routine by assigning specific braiding styles for specific days like Side Braid Saturdays or French Braid Friday. Get creative and get healthier hair while doing so.

4. No Wet Hair!
Taking a shower and going to bed with wet hair is another huge NO if you do not wish to wake up looking like Chewbacca! The hair is particularly fragile when wet. It is easily breakable or get spoilt. Make sure your hair is dry first, then blow dry it before following your normal pre-bed hair regimen. If you do not want to use hair dryer, then you can take your showers earlier so that by the time you are through with your wash, your hair is already dried by air.

5. Massage the Scalp!
Gently massaging your scalp before bed time can actually help stimulate hair growth. If you have dry hair, you can use a very small amount of any essential oil like Argan oil, vitamin E oil or Olive oil on your dry hair ends or, on your scalp. Argan oil is usually the most preferred oil as it works wonders. Gently massaging your scalp in small circular motions will not only stimulate hair growth but also help you in getting a good night’s sleep!

6. Bun Time!
For those who have short hair, or for women who desire having tangle-free long waves in hair the following day, one good method of shaping the hair is to put the hair in a high bun. It will assist in keeping the hair off your face at night and also intruding your quality sleep where and when. It will also help me manage tangles and frizz in my hair in the morning when I am getting ready.

7. Evil Elastic!
Avoid using elastic bands to tie your hair at bedtime. Your hair can easily get tangled up and stuck in the elastic bands and it can get quite painful. Elastic bands also cause breakage of the hair and my even pull at your hair roots. Instead of using elastic bands to tie your hair, use a soft scrunchie instead.

8. Dry Shampooing at Night!
A lot of people tend to use dry shampoo in the morning when they don’t want to shower. However, using dry shampoo at night is better. If you spray a generous amount of dry shampoo in your hair at night, you will wake up with hair looking way more natural and grease free.

9. Secure It!
Whatever you do, do not let your hair down especially at night. Secure your hair in a braid or a bun at bedtime and this will ensure less breakage and damage to your hair during the night.

10. Stock up on Sleep!
And let’s not forget the miracle beauty tip for glamorous hair and good health- sleep. Getting a good 7-8 hours of sleep can work wonders for your hair and ensure shiny and stronger hair in the morning.

Eugene Gabriel is a passionate blogger. He has always been fascinated by sleep and how it relates to health and wellness. Read his post on Health and Fitness. You can follow him on twitter @eugenegabrielj.