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"Use a product like Kérastase Spray a Porter on towel-dried or damp hair and twist gently into a bun,” said Michleb.
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Instead, enhance your natural texture with a beach spray. "Otherwise, your hair will still be damp in the morning." Samantha Okazaki / TODAY “Do not use leave-in conditioners unless your hair is really lacking moisture," said Woody Michleb of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa and Salon. See for yourself! Twist wet hair into a bunįor starters, products are the most important choice. Vanessa Collington of Louis Licari salons proved that these expert tricks work by testing them out on TODAY Style editor Emily Sher. But trust us, there are plenty of ways to sleep with wet hair and it's easier to avoid the all-dreaded bedhead than you think. Use a scrunchie instead, scrunchies, particularly silk scrunchies are much kinder to hair.We know what you're thinking: Going to bed with wet hair can only result in a disaster the next morning. Steer clear of elastic hair ties though, these are too rough on hair and cause breakage. Even if you commit to wearing a silk turban two to three nights a week you're going to you're going to see some benefit. Silk is a very light fabric so your scalp and hair still get air. They're not for everyone but they really are great for your hair if you're worried about damage. 'It's much better to tie your hair up before you go to bed, particularly if you have long hair, so that it doesn't tangle during the night and suffer breakage the next morning when you try and brush it out,' explains Dr Alia.'The ideal way to keep your hair off your face during the night is to wear a turban. A silk pillowcase is also great for your skin, so it's a win, win.' Should You Tie Your Hair Up At Night? 'A silk pillowcase reduces friction and reduces static meaning your hair is likely to suffer far less breakage during the night. 'It sounds a bit OTT to sleep on a sleep pillowcase for the sake of your hair but it does pay dividends,' says Dr Alia. Sleeping with dry hair is always best for your scalp.'
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So for those of you who give it a quick wash and hop under the covers, mend your ways for the sake of your hair! 'If you trap water in your hair and then lie on it you end up creating a very humid, steamy environment, which can wreak havoc on your scalp. 'The best way to wear your hair whilst sleeping is dry,' clarifies Dr Alia Ahmed. READ MORE: An Expert’s Guide To Having A Better Night’s Sleep Should You Go To Bed With Wet Hair Or Dry Hair? Shop Head & Shoulders Daily Protect Shampoo, £5.99, here. What we see from studies is that if you do massage your scalp or your face in this way a lot of hormones get released that naturally elevate your mood.' Sounds like the perfect pre-bed ritual to us. People tend to whizz in and out of the shower and view it as a chore, but by putting some music on, and appreciating the time spent washing your hair as 'me time'. 'There's so much misinformation out there about scalp health and how often you wash your hair,' says Dr Alia, 'you should wash your hair regularly and make sure you make it an enjoyable experience. Of course the first port of call is ensuring you've locked down the best lather, rinse, repeat routine for both your hair and scalp.
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We know about pillow sprays, overnight face masks are a 'thing' and we're even on board with a mini face massage before bed, but how should we prep for sleep when it comes to our hair? Should we be going to sleep with wet hair? And what's the best way to keep our hair off our faces? Luckily for us Dr Alia Ahmed, renowned consultant dermatologist, skin wellness expert and Head & Shoulders' global psychodermatologist, was on hand to answer our hair and beauty sleep questions.