Did you know that, like the skin, the hair also needs to be exfoliated to remove dead cells? In order not to damage it, it is recommended not to repeat the process more than once a week
Many times we worry about taking care of hair during the day since we want it to look fabulous wherever we have to go. What we tend to ignore is that, despite care, daylight hours are the ones that expose hair the most to different factors that can weaken and damage it.
Nightly hair care is the best way to counteract possible damage or alterations because they provide nutrition and repair. For this, there are several treatments and recommendations that can help clean it before bed, in order to take advantage of the rest hours for its regeneration.
Here we bring you some care for your hair. Take note!
Advantages of night treatments
Usually, at night, we have a beauty routine that includes body relaxation and skincare. However, we rarely worry about hair, since we consider that its care should be done at another time of the day.
The truth is that pampering your hair before bed has many advantages for its beauty that are worth considering:
- Applying hair treatments before bed its ingredients will have all hours of rest to act more effectively.
- It is a great option for those who do not have enough time to take care of their hair during the day because the next morning the mane will look splendid.
- It removes impurities absorbed during the day and leaves it clean and silky.
- Helps repair damage to prevent problems such as dropping, dryness, and split ends.
What night treatments can be given to the hair?
At night the hair fiber has the ability to better absorb the nutrients for the hair and that is why it is an excellent time to pamper it.
1. Moisturizing mask
After exposing yourself to dust and molecules from environmental pollution, there is nothing better than a good moisturizing mask to nourish and repair.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (25 g). This study carried out by the State University of Santa Cruz (Brazil), affirms that this liquid is a powerful antimicrobial, very beneficial for our hair.
- 1 ripe avocado
What should you do?
- Crush the pulp of a ripe avocado and mix it with a tablespoon of coconut oil to form a paste.
- Dampen all the hair, and then apply the treatment and leave it to act for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with warm water and wait about two hours before going to sleep.
2. Natural scrub
Like the skin, the scalp and hair need a good exfoliation to remove dead cells and all those accumulating impurities.
Although this treatment should not be done every day, it is good to keep in mind for once a week.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar (28 g)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (25 g). This ingredient has numerous benefits, including its great anti-inflammatory power, according to this research from the Institute of Cardiology (Brazil).
- 3 drops of vanilla extract
What should you do?
- Prepare a mixture with the ingredients and apply it to all the hair with gentle massages to make sure that the nutrients penetrate well.
- Rinse your hair and let it dry a bit before going to sleep.
3. Serums or sprays
These types of products are generally available on the market. There are them of several marks, in different presentations and prices.
However, at home you can also make your own spray taking advantage of the incredible benefits of apple cider vinegar. However, it is advisable not to exceed, as stated in this report from the University of San Diego (California).
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons organic apple cider vinegar (60 ml)
- ½ cup of water (125 ml)
- 1 bottle with spray
What should you do?
- Dilute the apple cider vinegar in half a cup of water and then pour it into the spray bottle.
- Spray the mixture all over your hair before going to sleep and leave it on overnight.
Other tips to keep in mind
- Before applying any treatment or product, be sure to untangle all the mane well to facilitate its oxygenation.
- In the case of using greasy products, it is best to avoid applying it to the scalp, since the next morning it could cause discomfort.
- You should avoid lying down with very wet hair because that makes it tangle more and ends up becoming more fragile.
- A good option to avoid tangles at night is to pick it up gently, for example with a loose braid.
- In order not to wet the pillow after treatment, a good option is to cover it with a towel so that it absorbs the water. Avoid wrapping your hair because it can be very uncomfortable to sleep and it can also cause a bad smell.
We hope that these tips will help you take care of your hair. What are you waiting to try them?