Why You Shouldn't Sleep With Your Hair Tied Into a Tight Ponytail

03.04.2024 02:30
Updated: 12.05.2024 22:02

Every girl cares about how her hair looks, because it is an important part of our appearance.

And while we can spend a fortune on different hair products to look beautiful, we need to pay more attention to some things that may seem insignificant at first glance.

However, if you ignore bad beauty habits, it can cause real damage to your hair in the future.

One of these habits is sleeping with a tight ponytail. Let's take a closer look at why this hairstyle is not suitable for sleeping and what to do to make your hair look better.

So, why you shouldn't go to bed with a tail.

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May cause excessive hair loss

A tight ponytail puts pressure on the hair follicle, causing hair growth to slow down or stop altogether.

In addition, while you sleep, you still move your head and the follicles are damaged with double force.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, this bad habit can cause severe hair breakage or hair loss.

The appearance of your hair may change

Obviously, as a result of hair loss, you can notice thinning of the hair, especially along the hairline.

This is because the elastic band of the ponytail creates friction while you sleep, which causes severe damage to your hair.

This can make your locks frizzy and dry, but if you stop sleeping in a ponytail, your hair will eventually look as good as before.

It can even lead to diseases like alopecia.

It is a condition in which hair falls out on all or only some parts of the scalp.

This can be caused by constant pressure on the scalp, mechanical damage to the follicles. Over time, this can lead to the appearance of bald spots.

What can you do to keep your hair healthy?

  • Leaving your hair loose while you sleep or wearing it in a loose braid can actually improve its appearance.
  • Go to bed only with dry hair. It is very delicate and vulnerable when wet, so it can be easily damaged.
  • Choose the right pillow. Silk pillowcases will allow your hair to glide easily without causing follicle damage or breakage.
  • Keep the humidity level in your bedroom at 50-60%. Dry air can also make your hair brittle, so use a moisturizing conditioner and hair mask, and install a diffuser.

Previously we talked about the causes of hair loss in women .

Author: Valeria Kisternaya Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Elena Gutyro