Living life with a long wig can be both challenging and exciting. After a tiring day, you can fall asleep. But after waking up you may see your hair is tangled and damaged badly. You can easily solve this issue by learning to manage long hair properly.
This article will discuss everything about long hair management while sleeping without damaging it and make you feel comfortable.
Can You Sleep With A Wig On Without Causing Hair Damage?
Many hair experts agree that sleeping with your long wig on is not a good idea. As with natural hair, wigs pushed, tossed, and pressed during the night can cause frizz, split ends, hair damage, tangling that takes hours to disentangle, pressure on the scalp, and other issues.
Even if you take good care of your wig, sleeping with it on your head regularly or most of the time may significantly diminish its lifespan and necessitate frequent replacement. If you are on a tight budget and want to keep your wig as long as possible, the greatest thing you can do is not sleep with it, at least not frequently.
Things To Avoid With Long Hair While Sleeping
Before digging into the specifics of what you should do with a long hair wig at night, it would be best to start with what you should not do! The following are the top three instances of poor practice:
Wearing alcohol-containing hair products, such as hairspray, to bed. These products' alcohol concentrations might promote dryness and eventually leave your hair brittle and prone to breaking.
Wear hair accessories to bed, such as metal clips, extensions, and elastics. These can cause hair damage, obvious dents in the morning, and increased friction against the fibers of your bed.
Going to sleep with damp hair. When your hair is moist, it is particularly susceptible because the chemical links between keratins (proteins) within the hair follicles weaken. So, sleeping with wet hair, or simply brushing wet hair too vigorously, can distort the hair follicle, resulting in stretching and, eventually, damaged hair.
What To Do With Long Hair While Sleeping?
Cleaning and Brushing of Hair
Brushing your hair gently just before bed, from the ends to the roots, minimizes knots and makes it simpler to manage in the morning. Brushing distributes the natural oils generated by the follicles throughout the hair strands, sealing them in natural moisture and preserving it while sleeping.
Pillowcase in Silk/Satin
Although cotton and bamboo pillowcases are ideal for sleeping since they are breathable and comfortable, they may cause friction in your hair. Similarly, synthetic materials can harm your hair by rubbing against it as you sleep. Friction causes breakage, tangling, and frizz, as well as long-term damage like split ends, dryness, and brittleness.
Silk and satin feature ultrafine fibers that reduce friction and preserve your hair. They are also hypoallergenic and have a higher cooling effect than cotton and synthetic fibers.
Silk is a unique, natural substance that has been utilized throughout history. Silk's remarkable characteristics, including medicinal advantages, are still being discovered by scientists.
Use a Scarf, a Cap, or a Hair Wrap
If you want to keep your hair smooth and straight while sleeping, a scarf, hat, or hair wrap might be a good option. Wrapping one of these hair-containing devices around your head reduces friction when tossing and turning, keeping your hair straight and protecting it from humidity obtained via contact with your neck and shoulders.
It is advised to select an item made of silk or satin. These natural materials are ideal for your hair since they reduce friction while also keeping your head cool. A silk cap retains the natural oils generated by your hair follicles, naturally moisturizing your hair as you sleep. Be aware that low-quality satin and fake silk fabric may not provide the same benefits as the genuine thing! In this scenario, it may be worth investing in something a little more expensive to get the most out of your hair. You can't go wrong as long as the lining is top-quality silk or satin and the outside is a natural fiber (like these silk-lined, bamboo caps).
Top Knot Loose
A lovely, loose top knot formed by piling your hair on the crown of your head with a cloth scrunchie is a suggested way for tying your hair up while sleeping. Try not to tug your hair too tightly and keep it up and away from your neck. Contact with your neck, shoulders, and back when sleeping exposes your hair to sweat and adds moisture to it, which can damage your hair if done night after night. Tying it up and away on top of your head while sleep is both pleasant and hygienic.
This is a good summer hairstyle to attempt because long hair contributes to the overheating impact at night. Get it up and running, and keep yourself cool.
Braids
The very top tip from hair experts is to braid your long hair at night. Braiding your hair is the least stressful on the hair follicles (as long as you don't pull the braids too tight!). Any braid style is acceptable, single or multiple, basic or French, the possibilities are unlimited.
Consider whether you sleep on your side or your back; this will help you decide which braid style is best for you. For example, if you generally sleep on your back, splitting your hair into two braids on either side of your head may be more comfortable.
Another advantage of braiding your hair is that it will have a delicate, wavy appearance in the morning. To avoid 'dents' and breakages, bind the braids using soft scrunchies rather than firm elastics. You may leave the plaits dangling or coil them and fasten them on top of your head to keep your hair away from your neck.
