We typically spend a third of our day in bed, so how you sleep with hair extensions is pretty important! If you’re looking to get the most out of your hair extensions and sleep comfortably with them, discover our top tips from the hair extensions experts here at MeibyChic on how to sleep with hair extensions.  

MAKE SURE YOUR HAIR IS DRY

Hair and hair extensions are most vulnerable to damage when they are wet, so sleeping with wet hair is particularly harmful to your hair extensions and can lead to breakage and tangling as you toss and turn whilst sleeping. To avoid this, make sure your hair is fully dry before going to sleep. We recommend gently drying your hair with a microfibre towel, then using a Heat Protection Spray and blow drying your hair extensions until they are completely dry.  

REMOVE THEM (IF THE TYPE ALLOWS IT) 

If you’re wearing clip-in extensions, it’s important to remove them before you go to sleep! Clip-in Extensions aren’t designed to be slept in, so they may cause tugging or pulling on your natural hair whilst you sleep. Sleeping in clip-in extensions could also lead to unnecessary tangling that you can easily avoid. Professional Extensions have been designed to sleep in, without causing any damage to your hair as long as you follow the care instructions.  

BRUSH YOUR HAIR 

Hair extensions require regular brushing to redistribute the natural oils in the hair and ensure that the hair doesn’t matt. Always make sure to gently brush your hair before going to sleep to remove any tangles that may have occurred during the day. We recommend brushing your hair with a brush as they gently detangle and help to evenly distribute the natural oils in your hair.  

BRAID YOUR HAIR 

A loose braid is an easy and damage-free way to sleep with hair extensions. Putting your hair in a loose braid will help to prevent your extensions from tangling as you sleep and reduce friction as you move during the night.  

USE A SILK PILLOWCASE 

Investing in a silk pillowcase can help to improve your hair health as they reduce the friction on your hair, which will also help to hold your hairstyle and reduce frizz!  

INVEST IN A SILK HAIR TURBAN

Silk hair turbans have been used in different cultures for years to preserve a hairstyle through the night and protect the hair from any damage. Wrapping your hair in a Silk Turban ensures that your natural hair oils are redistributed along your hair rather than transferring to your pillow, which will help to nourish your hair and leave it less greasy at the root.  

PUT YOUR HAIR INTO A SLEEP BUN

If you’ve got a good blow-out and don’t want to braid your hair, try putting your hair into a sleep bun. All you need to do is put your hair in a loose bun on the very top of your head and loosely tie the bun with a silk scrunchie (ideally).  

Now that you know how easy it is to sleep with hair extensions by following our 7 easy tips, shop our hair extensions now. If you’re looking for some inspo, check out our Instagram and Facebook.