Priya Singh Priya Singh Asked 10 months ago

Is it better to sleep with hair up or down?

I have really long hair and sometimes it gets tangled at night. My friend told me putting it up can cause breakage, but keeping it down feels messy. What's actually better for hair health while sleeping?

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Sharda Devi Sharda Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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In our days, we always braided our hair loosely before sleeping. It keeps the hair from tangling and breaking during the night. Don't leave it completely open or tie it too tight, a loose braid is always best.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

People online will tell you ten different things about hair growth and sleeping styles. Honestly, just do what is comfortable; unless you have severe hair fall, it doesn't make a massive difference. If your hair is falling out in clumps, go see a dermatologist instead of changing hair ties.

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Meenakshi Iyer Meenakshi Iyer Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

My grandmother always told us to tie a loose plait at night with a little coconut oil on the tips. When I asked my dermatologist, she agreed that tying it loosely prevents friction against the pillow. Trusting both traditional advice and clinical proof has kept my hair healthy.

Riya Sharma Riya Sharma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I used to sleep with my hair completely open, but the frizz and breakouts on my forehead were so annoying. Now I make a loose bun right on top of my head using a satin scrunchie. It really helps keep the hair out of my face and reduces breakage.

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Tanya Sen Tanya Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

With my PCOS, hair thinning has been a big concern, so I try to be very gentle. I tie my hair in a very loose silk wrap to prevent any pulling on the roots. It works for me to reduce daily fall, but do check with your doctor about hormonal balance too.

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