Sleep on these hairstyles.

We asked professional hairstylists for their favorite, client-approved ways to protect hair while sleeping.

Can Our Hair Get Damaged Overnight?

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Certain types of hairsuch as fine or brittle texturescan be susceptible tohair loss, especially while sleeping.

Its always best to hit the sack once your hair is completely dry.

This can help maintain yourcurl patternandminimize tangling, she says.

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This helps to keep your hair contained and reduces friction.

you’re able to also put hair oil in to keep it hydrated, she suggests.

double-check to follow your stylist-suggested hair care routine before throwing your extensions into a low bun or ponytail.

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This keeps your curls from flattening and reduces tangles, Geda says.

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Pink silk pillowcases on bed

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