After one night, why is hair easily frizzy?
Many people think that frizzy hair in the morning stems from using the wrong shampoo or lack of hair care products. However, hair care experts believe that the main cause lies in the period from going to bed to waking up.
While sleeping, hair continuously frictions with pillows, blankets or loses moisture due to dry air from the air conditioner. This causes the hair cuticle to be damaged, hair becomes more brittle, dry and frizzy the next morning.
According to Dr. Francesca Fusco - a dermatologist at the Wexler Dermatology Center, New York City - USA, protecting hair while sleeping is as important as daytime care steps. She said that wet hair or hair in contact with rough surfaces for many hours will increase the risk of hair damage and split ends.
One of the simple but effective changes is to switch to using silk or satin pillowcases instead of cotton. Soft materials help reduce friction and limit hair dehydration overnight. In addition, a few drops of argan oil, jojoba oil or coconut oil applied to the body and ends of hair before bed also help lock moisture better.
Small habits that make a big difference to hair
Experts recommend not going to bed when your hair is still soaked because at this time the hair strands are very weak and easily broken. If you wash your hair in the evening, you should use a small cloth to gently absorb water and let your hair dry for about 80% before going to bed.
For people with curly or wavy hair, the "Panana" hair binding style, loosely tying hair on the top of the head with soft strings, helps limit hair being pressed close to the knee. This method both holds the hairstyle and reduces frizz effectively.
In addition, loose braiding, using non-washing conditioner, or wearing silk sleeping hats are also measures highly appreciated by many experts. According to British hair stylist Andrew Fitzsimons, currently working in Los Angeles, USA - a dry sleeping environment from air conditioners or heaters also causes hair to lose moisture faster. Therefore, using a humidifier in the bedroom can help maintain softness and smoothness for hair.
Experts emphasize that frizzy hair is not a problem that occurs in the morning but is the result of a whole night of improper care. When hair is well protected during sleep, the hair the next morning will be easier to comb, softer and significantly less broken.
