How To Wear Your Hair For Bed

As a ‘wash and wear’ kinda gal with very thick, difficult-to-style hair, I’m a big fan of any techniques that can give me a magnificent mane with minimal effort. In my experience, what you do before bedtime can drastically alter the condition of your hair in the morning – and what could be easier than styling your hair while catching some sleep? Here’s how you can literally fall into bed and wake with luscious locks….

1) Luscious curls

Lusting after luscious curls but don’t have time to do battle with a curling iron? A simple rope braid can get you there. For best results, towel-dry hair leaving it slightly damp, then divide into two sections from top to bottom. Braid with only two pieces of hair, ‘rolling’ each section towards inwards and down tothe nape of your neck, picking up hair every time you twist a piece of hair over. Secure at the bottom with hair elastics. If you have very straight hair or just want your curls to last longer, a spritz of strong-holding hairspray along the length of each braid can work wonders, ensuring curls stay bouncy and giving them a bit of extra shine (we used TRESemme Ultimate Hold Lacquer Hairspray). Simply loosen the plaits in the morning to awaken to beautiful, salon-worthy curls.

Top tip: To prevent strands escaping from your braids overnight, wear a hair net such as Lady Jayne Hair Nets.

2) Loose waves

To wake up with loose, Victoria’s Secret-style waves, first wash and towel dry your hair. While it’s still a bit damp, twist it high on your head and secure with a strong, snag-free elastic band such as Gliders Snag Free Hair Elastics to create a loose bun. If you have thicker hair like me or just want to give your waves a bit more oomph, we recommend applying a small amount of wave-enhancing product to your hair before you put it up, such as De Lorenzo Elements Barrel Wave Curl Defining Lotion. Then simply release the bun in the morning to enjoy full, wavy tresses!

Top tip: While you want it to stay secure through the night, make sure the bun isn’t too tight to avoid creating unsightly kinks.

3) Smooth and sleek

Girls with frizzy, unmanageable hair take note: you have the most to benefit from heat-free styling. To get the sleek hair you’ve always dreamed of, simply towel-dry your hair leaving it a bit damp, then brush it back into a smooth, low ponytail. Twist your pony repeatedly around your fingers until it’s almost dried (you can do this easily while watching TV!). For best results, wear your twisted pony to bed, releasing it in the morning for sleek, smooth locks. For hair that’s particularly unmanageable, we recommend using a leave-in hair treatment such as John Frieda’s Frizz Ease® Extra Strength 6 Effects™ Serum overnight. Simply apply a small amount evenly through hair prior to styling, paying particular attention to the ends.

Top tip: For best results when applying a serum, run a wide-tooth comb through your hair to ensure every strand is coated.

Which of these hair looks would you most like to try? Do you have any other tips for super easy hair-styling?

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MerryGoRound 10 Nov 2019 11:05 PM

Oh, if only my hair was that well behaved. I normally end up with an unwanted kink somwhere, or flyaway fuzzies, or conpletely unaffected—like it’s defying every effort. Stupid, thick, horse hair.

Lucy16 11 Nov 2018 7:58 PM

The last tip for sleek hair- yes please!

Thank-you BH!

Shop A Everyday 16 Jun 2018 9:27 PM

Looks lovely and soft

Floreview 29 Apr 2018 10:38 PM

This is great! I can't wait to try the different ones. I normally just braid and the next day I spray with sea salt spray.

Qjess168 22 Mar 2018 8:45 PM

I’m definitely in a hair rut. I’ve decided to try grow it out and it’s at that annoying cant do much with it length. Thick and lots of it. Ponytail is my go to everyday

Trish_D 10 Jan 2018 5:44 PM

I would think sleeping with plaits could be uncomfortable. I'll do my hair in the mornings!!

cosmoslyn 16 Jan 2018 9:39 PM

i do it sometimes, it's not that bad if your hair is long enough that the ends don't brush against your nose

alice1908 8 Nov 2017 12:22 PM

If i leave my hair in braids overnight all my baby hairs become super frizzy

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Amynamyn123 8 Nov 2017 9:30 AM

I really have no time to style my hair in the mornings and my hair is incredibly prone to breakage,s o these tips are a lifesaver

Shop A Everyday 11 Aug 2017 12:26 AM

I heat up my rollers and pop them in for 5 minutes in the morning

Chicklet 17 Jul 2017 7:08 PM

I sleep with my hair in a ponytail at the top of my head. It means my straight hair doesn't get messed up in the night, and I don't need to do any styling in the morning other than taking the hair band out.