I’m a trichologist & your pillowcase is damaging your hair while you sleep – a common shower mistake breaks your locks

A BEAUTY expert has shared several ways you may be damaging your hair while catching some ZZZ's at night.

She revealed how your choice of pillowcase could be damaging your follicles while you sleep and the importance of avoiding a shower mistake.

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Many of us know how excessive heat can damage our hair, but what about when we sleep?

Trichologist and Absolute Collagen hair expert Eva Proudman shared how we could be damaging our hair at night without realizing it as well as tips to combat it.

“Tossing and turning at night causes friction and heat between your hair and pillow, which can damage the hair and lead to breakage," she explained.

“The best way to protect your hair from friction and damage is to tie it back rather than up. Tying your hair back can indeed cause pulling, but when done correctly, can minimize any friction during the night."

Additional experts at Absolute Collagen came up with a list of ways to protect your hair while resting.

That way you can wake up frizz and breakage-free every morning.

SLEEP ON A SILK OR SATIN PILLOWCASE

For the restless sleepers, a silk or satin pillowcase is a must, especially if you are typically prone to breakage.

The smooth material allows the hair to glide freely, minimizing tangles, friction and frizz as you toss and turn.

Experts noted that silk pillowcases don’t absorb any oils, so your hair won't be stripped of any natural oils, and you can wake up with hydrated locks.

COMPLETELY DRY HAIR

According to the experts, your hair is at its most delicate when it's wet, so the friction and heat from moving around in your sleep can increase matting and even breakage.

The best evening routine for your follicles is to wash it with a nourishing shampoo and conditioner a few hours before bed, then let them air dry.

For a quicker solution, blow dry on a gentle heat using a protectant spray.

WRAPPING YOUR HAIR

"Similar to the pillowcase benefits, wrapping your tresses in a silk or satin scarf can reduce friction, lock in the hair's natural moisture and even reduce the likelihood of split ends," they said.

If you often wake up with it dry or frizzy, consider sleeping in a silk or satin head scarf or wrap, if you don’t have one putting your hair in loose braids is also a great way of to wrap before bed.

In addition, experts advised that you can even use this method if you have had a fresh blow-dry or hairstyle that you want to last for longer.

SWAP HAIR TIES FOR SCRUNCHIES

"If wrapping isn’t for you, but you still want to protect your hair by tying it up and away from your face when you sleep, invest in some soft, silk, or satin scrunchies," an expert at Absolute Collagen said.

Normal fabric ties are fine to use during the day, but it's different while asleep.

The best option is a loose scrunchie that doesn’t cause friction and pull on your delicate hair.

TRY A LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER OR HAIR OIL

Last but certainly not least, for those with curly, tangled or dry hair a leave-in conditioner or hair oil should be your best friend.

Experts suggested that if you have dry hair, try to find a nourishing oil that contains hyaluronic acid, coconut oil or castor oil.

For fine hair, try and look for one that has argan oil or grapeseed oil in it.

This is a great way to lock in moisture and revitalize your curls overnight.

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