How to Sleep with Hair Extensions
How to Sleep with Hair Extensions
Did you know the way you sleep can affect the lifespan of your hair extensions?
Sleeping with your hair loose, wet or tangled can lead to knots, matting, breakage and unnecessary stress on the attachment points.
A simple bedtime routine can help keep your extensions softer, smoother and looking their best between maintenance appointments.
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Never Go to Bed with Wet Hair
One of the biggest mistakes extension wearers make is sleeping with wet hair.
Wet hair is more fragile and can easily tangle while you sleep. It also creates friction against your pillow, increasing the risk of knots and breakage.
Always make sure your hair is completely dry before going to bed.
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Brush Your Hair Before Bed
Always gently brush your hair before sleeping.
Start at the ends and work your way upwards while supporting the attachment points with your hand.
This removes tangles before they have the chance to become larger knots overnight.
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Tie Your Hair Up
Once your hair is brushed, tie it into:
• A loose braid, or
• A low ponytail.
This keeps your extensions together while you sleep and reduces friction against your pillow.
Avoid tying your hair too tightly, as this can place unnecessary tension on the attachment points.
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Sleep on a Silk or Satin Pillowcase
A silk or satin pillowcase creates less friction than cotton.
This helps reduce frizz, tangles and moisture loss while you sleep, leaving your hair smoother in the morning.
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Hydrated Hair Tangles Less
Dry hair is far more likely to knot overnight.
Keeping your hair hydrated with quality shampoo, conditioner, a weekly hair mask and lightweight hair oil helps reduce tangling and makes your extensions easier to manage.
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Why We Created THE FOUR-FREE™ Extension System
We created THE FOUR-FREE™ Extension System to provide hydration-focused haircare without unnecessary ingredients.
Our formulas are free from:
• Protein
• Keratin
• Silicones
• Sulfates
• Drying Alcohols
Suitable for hair extensions, natural hair, chemically treated hair and nanoplasty-treated hair.
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Final Thoughts
Looking after your extensions doesn't stop when you go to bed.
Brushing your hair, tying it into a loose braid or ponytail, sleeping on a silk pillowcase and never going to bed with wet hair can dramatically reduce tangles and help your extensions last longer.
Protecting your hair extensions overnight is just one part of a healthy aftercare routine. Learn more with these expert guides:
- The Ultimate Hair Extension Aftercare Guide
- Why Do Hair Extensions Get Tangled?
- How Often Should You Wash Hair Extensions?
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Written by jennylea lankester
