The Nighttime Hair Routine That Saves Your Install

Here's a truth bomb: Your nighttime routine is MORE important than your morning routine when it comes to hair extensions. What you do before bed determines whether you wake up looking like a goddess or a bird's nest.

Why Cotton is Your Hair's Enemy

That standard cotton pillowcase on your bed? It's draining the life from your extensions. Cotton is highly absorbent - it literally sucks the moisture out of your hair while you sleep. Add friction from tossing and turning, and you have the perfect recipe for tangled, dry, matted hair.

The 5-Minute Nighttime Routine

Step 1: Gentle Detangle (2 minutes)

Use a wide-tooth comb or a special "wet brush" to gently detangle from the ends up. Never rip through knots - hold the hair above the tangle and work through it slowly.

Step 2: Moisturize the Ends (30 seconds)

Spritz your ends with a leave-in conditioner or a water/conditioner mix. The ends are the oldest and driest part of the hair - they need the most attention.

Step 3: Secure the Hair (1 minute)

How you secure depends on your texture:

• Straight/Body Wave: Wrap the hair around your head and pin it, or create a loose low ponytail
• Curly/Deep Wave: Use the "pineapple" method - gather all your hair loosely at the very top of your head with a silk scrunchie

Step 4: Cover with Satin/Silk (30 seconds)

Put on a large satin bonnet that fully covers all your hair, OR tie a silk scarf around your head. If bonnets fall off in your sleep, invest in a satin pillowcase as backup.

Step 5: Morning Refresh (1 minute)

When you wake up, remove your bonnet/scarf and let your hair fall. Spritz lightly with water or a refresh spray, scrunch if curly, and shake out. You're ready to go!