Today on StyleWise we are talking about 3 ways you can go to bed with damp hair, and wake up ready to go. I am NOT a morning person (or a shower person), so I have been bathing at night since I was a kid. These three techniques have gotten me the best results over years of experimenting, and the health of my hair has greatly improved since I am limiting my heat use to touch-ups in the morning. Now, I will admit that there is the occasional wake-up to 'What the Hell?', but it's really nothing a great pony or braid can't hide. Let's get StyleWise, shall we?
Tips for overnight hair success:
1- None of these techniques will work on WET hair... it should be at least 80% dry before you style, otherwise you'll still have damp hair in the morning and be starting from scratch.
2- Frizz reducing products are a must. I use MoroccanOil (use 'Moore Hair Design' as your salon referral to purchase) and Living Proof Prime every time I style, but especially when sleep-styling.
3- Wrap hair in a scarf to sleep to avoid creating fuzz while you roll around. Or at the very least sleep on a satin pillowcase. Never sleep on a towel unless you want to look like you were struck by lightning.
4- Loose is best. Wrap buns, twists, and braids extremely loose- so that air flow is better and you're likely to be completely dry in the a.m.
5- Never use a traditional hair tie/elastic to secure overnight styles. You will 100% have dents and marks in the hair when you wake. Instead use a cushioned pony O or scrunchy, or my new fave Goody Spin Pins and Bun Twists.
Part 1- Over Night Twist Waves (Far Right Image)
Part 2- Overnight Bun Curls (Far Left Image)
Part 3- Overnight Braid Waves (Center Image)
Do you have an overnight technique that I should try? Let me know in the comments below, and please follow along on facebook and instagram. xoxo
I like to do a french fishtail braid (pig tails). I love the look it creates, i can't explain it but it's more of tight curl but still loose.
ReplyDeleteOhh sounds gorgeous Kristina! I will have to try that- thanks for sharing and reading.
DeleteLove these! Excited to give all three a try. Thanks for sharing girl!
ReplyDeleteHope you get some great results Lara- thanks for reading!
DeleteHello. First I would like to say that I love your blog. I do have one question though.. I have tried these techniques and I must be doing something wrong because I tend to have kinks in my hair. Some of my hair curls but most of it looks like I just finished an 80's music video. Any advice?
ReplyDeleteHi Krystal! Thanks for reading and commenting. If you are getting kinks in your hair, first be sure you're not using a typical elastic- it needs to be a padded elastic or scrunchy. Second- your hair is most likely too damp when you form your twists or buns. Let it air dry straight (or brush it as it's air drying to smooth and straighten as much as possible) then forms your twists with only about 10% moisture left in the hair before going to bed. If it's too damp you'll get kinks and more frizz. Hope that helps! Make sure you use a smoothing agent too (I swear by living proof 'prime' - there is a link above)
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