What night routine for straight hair?
A good evening hair routine comes down to three steps: brush your hair with a wooden pin brush, tie it loosely with a silk scrunchie, then sleep on a silk pillowcase. These few minutes limit breakage and friction during the night, and help you wake up with smooth, shiny hair.
Why have a night-time hair routine?
Caring for your hair does not stop at shampoo and treatments. During the night, your hair rubs against the pillow for hours. This friction lifts the cuticles of the fibre, which encourages knots, frizz and breakage. A simple routine before bed protects your lengths and keeps your hair healthy.
Step 1: should you brush your hair before bed?
Yes. Brush your hair in the evening with a wooden pin brush. This type of brush helps spread the scalp's natural sebum along the hair, making it smoother and shinier. Brushing also removes the day's knots before they tighten during the night.
- Start at the ends, then gradually work up towards the roots.
- Brush gently, without pulling.
- On curly or very tangled hair, detangle first with a wide-tooth comb.
To find out which tool suits your hair, read our guide to choosing the right brush or comb.
Step 2: how should you tie your hair for sleeping?
Tie your hair with a silk scrunchie to avoid friction. Silk is gentle on the fibre, unlike ordinary hair ties, which can cause breakage and split ends.
Keep it loose: a loose braid or a low bun, never tight. A style that pulls too hard, night after night, tires the roots.
Step 3: why sleep on a silk pillowcase?
A silk pillowcase is gentle on hair and helps preserve its natural moisture. Cotton, on the other hand, absorbs some of the hair's natural oils, which can leave it dry and tangled when you wake up. Silk glides more: less friction, so less frizz.
What mistakes should you avoid in the evening?
- Sleeping with wet hair. Wet hair is more fragile and tangles more easily. Dry it before going to bed.
- Tying it too tight. Always choose a loose style.
- Forgetting dry ends. If your ends are dry, a small amount of plant oil on the lengths in the evening can nourish them overnight.
To go further, discover our tips for preventing frizz.
In short
- Brush your hair in the evening with a wooden pin brush.
- Tie it loosely with a silk scrunchie.
- Sleep on a silk pillowcase to limit friction.
- Avoid going to bed with wet hair.
A few minutes each evening are enough to prevent breakage, preserve your hair's natural moisture and keep it healthy and shiny.
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