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The last thing many of us want to do after anighttime showeris dry our hair.
Jerome Tisne
But just how bad is it really to sleep with wet hair?
Pushing through your tiredness to dry your hair completely is simply much better for you in the long run.
Read on and learn more below.
Your scalp and hair will thank you for it later.
Wet hair fibers are more fragile and can only sustain so much manipulation, explains certified trichologistBridgette Hill.
The friction created between wet hair and fabric while sleeping can cause fissures and tears on the hair shaft.
This increases elasticity, which can make the hair more prone to breakage.
Hair structure is slightly weaker where it bends, curls, or coils, she explains.
When the hair is wet, the curl shapes soften so there are fewer points of weakness.
Abalanced microbiomeis essential to promote healthy hair growth and maintain your overall hair health.
Which leads us to our next point…
One of those scalp concerns includes breakouts on your scalp.
And worst case scenario: scalp acne can turn into scalp infections.
This can potentially lead to folliculitis or worsening of seborrheic dermatitis.
I would not expect this to result in large amounts of hair damage.
First, consider what youre sleeping on.
For straight hair, she recommends styling hair in plaits or loose braids if youre going for waves.
But refrain from ponytails.
