How to Strengthen Your Hair, According to Experts

Never Sleep on Wet Hair

It can be tempting to take a steamy hot shower or a luxurious bath and then hit the sheets, but you should avoid doing that if your hair is wet. “Try not to sleep on wet hair since it is more fragile and prone to breakage,” Ahram points out.

If you do get your hair wet, she recommends drying it with a microfiber towel. “It reduces the drying time, and since it is lightweight, it does not pull on the hair like a full-size body towel typically would,” she says.

Once you have thoroughly dried your hair, Ahram recommends sleeping on a silk pillowcase. “Use silk pillowcases to decrease friction on the hair while sleeping to protect the hair strands as well,” she says.