Can you sleep with clip in extensions?
I've started wearing clip-in hair extensions for volume and length. I'm wondering if it's okay to sleep with them still clipped in, or if it could cause damage to my natural hair or scalp overnight?
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5 months ago
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No, you really shouldn't sleep with clip-ins. It pulls your natural hair from the roots and can cause bald spots over time.
5 months ago
Please take them out before going to bed. I slept with my heavy clip-ins once after a wedding, and the clips pulled so hard at my scalp that I woke up with a headache and broken hair. It only takes two minutes to unclip them, so save your roots!
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5 months ago
I use hair pieces sometimes because my thyroid issue caused severe hair thinning. However, sleeping with clip-ins will cause tension on your already weak hair roots. Make sure you get your thyroid checked regularly and avoid any heavy pulling on your scalp at night.
5 months ago
Honestly, it's a big no. Just like you need to let your body recover, your scalp needs to breathe at night. Sleeping with heavy clips creates friction on the pillow and ruins both your natural hair and the extensions. Just take them out and do a quick scalp massage instead.
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5 months ago
Nahi beta, never sleep with those heavy plastic or metal clips in your hair. They will pull your soft hair from the roots while you turn around in bed, and it can hurt your head too. Keep your hair loose and free when you sleep.