Point of securing hair at night??

[allison76401]

I've been reading some posts and articles and am wondering what the main reason for people securing their hair at night is. Is it so that it doesn't get tangled? Is it to protect it? Is it just to keep it off their neck?

I'd like to keep my hair off my neck this summer for comfort reasons, but I just can't imagine having all my hair so close to my head or with a covering on it. Almost seems like that would make me hot.

So, any suggestions for a person that has never been able to sleep with it any way but down??

[Euphony]

I've been forcing myself to sleep with my hair braided. My hair has gotten to the length that it gets everywhere, so I like keeping it contained. An added benefit is less tangles. I think a lot of people do it to keep damage minimal - I should do it for that reason (then I'd probably do it more often), but I do have a tough time sleeping with it contained.

[the_purple_afro]

Most people sleep with it up either to protect the hair or for comfort (ie so their hair doesn't strangle them/others in the middle of the night)

You could try braid(s) as that won't be concentrated on your scalp but will be tied up. The only advice I can give is to try out lots of different hairstyles and see what works for you. Personally, I have it down the night I wash it on (my curls go ridiculous otherwise) but then I have it either in very high buns, very low buns or buns on the side of my head.

I'm sure others will have better advice, but that's my

[Melian]

I braid it at night to keep it from tangling, breaking and getting tangled on myself! Since I got to BSL I was lying on it, my DH was lying on it so it was pretty annoying. The braid was the perfect thing to keep it restrained and the benefit of it is that it doesn't get tangled much when I comb it in the morning.

[ole gray mare]

I never slept with mine secured until I found this site. I thought my ears would be too cold. Now I sleep with it in a braid and I can't imagine going back to sleeping with it loose. It really helps keep the tangles to a minimum and I can easily fingercomb it the next morning. My hair has a tendency to get dry and tangly, and keeping it contained day and night has really helped it stay healthy.

[Buddaphlyy]

I've always been told to tie my hair up at night, so it never occurred to me not to do it. I know for me, tying my hair at night helps its stay detangled (I wash at night) and I know it protects my hair from the harshness of my cotton pillowcase.

[A&F]

It keeps it from being pinned under a sleeping body and acting as a restraint when you try to roll over in the middle of the night.

[allison76401]

LOL.. but what oh what would my kittens have to keep them entertained at night if my hair were all contained!

I think the braids are out because I prefer my hair to be as straight as possible and it tends to retain and position it was in for a long time. I can't even tuck behind my ears to do my make-up or I get a funny wave there!!!

[Minx]

Braids are good to do and if you worry about waves the next day, try out some updos. No one will know you have waves! It's the perfect crime!

I never used to wear my hair contained at night. But since I've started, I've noticed a drop in tangles and in splits!

Also I hate trying to move in the middle of the night and the DBF is lying on it. It makes me feel like I'm paralyzed or something. Of course he is a heavy sleeper and getting him to move off it is a struggle!!

[frannyg]

I usually wear braids at night, but if you are concerned about braid waves the next day, this is another thing I try. I twist my hair into a bun right on top of my head and contain it with a satin scrunchie. When I first take my hair out of the scrunchie, I have waves for about 2 minutes and then it's straight again. Since you have a bit of wave to your hair, I might suggest that you mist your hair after unbunning it, and comb it straight.

I've really noticed a difference since I've been braiding or bunning as far as tangles. and also there is far less wear and tear from tossing and turning and having my hair rub against the pillowcase. Good luck!

[saracuda]

Mine strangles me when I toss and turn. I keep it in a bun, Justgreen style, or I braid it.

[Loviatar]

Mine is now long enough to make (albeit messy) braids. I part down the centre and make twin pigtail braids for bed, most nights. I then goop the braid tassels with shea butter, Fox's conditioning cream, or just coconut oil...

I have way less tangles with this, but more fairy knots (I think it's because my hair is layered and so the itty bitty layers get tiny knots in them. As I cut the layers out, I expect to get even less tangles and knots.)

HTH!

[CitznMag]

I braid and wear a nylon bonnet or scarf. Helps to keep the knots at bay.

[hrimfaxi]

I braid for the reasons other people here do. Keep my hair restrained, out of my business, so I don't roll on it, so DBF doesn't roll on it, and so it doesn't rub itself all over everything and generate extra splits. I also often go to sleep with wet hair, and wet loose hair in bed dries into the most interesting and fantastic shapes. I toss and turn too much to manage with a high bun; I can't seem to make one that's high enough that it doesn't bother me. I used to ponytail for sleep, but even that is something I can't really do anymore; I tried it last night and woke up multiple times with my hair strangling me, uncomfortably all over my neck, or tangling up in and pulling on my ear pretties (LittleSeven nines; normally I don't leave earrings in as I sleep, but I'm stretching).

[klynn51689]

I keep my hair braided on school nights to make my mornings easier. When it is hot, it becomes more important for comfort.

I find the most comfortable do to be pigtails, but i like low buns too. If I use oils or leave ins over night, I put a low bun in my hair and cover it with a doubled shower cap.

Hope it all helps!!!