Revisiting Granny’s Wisdom: The Dangers of Sleeping with Wet Hair
Every night, I find myself going to bed with wet hair because I shower right before I go to bed. Since I wake up in the middle of the night on weekdays to head to work, I am usually in a rush in the morning. Sometimes I am either a bit lazy or feel to tired to blow dry my hair. I also thought I was doing the right thing by avoiding heat-styling tools to protect my long hair from damage.
I recently stumbled upon some information that made me question this habit even more. I am now concerned about going to bed with a wet head.
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Dr. Noelle Sherber, a dermatologist, emphasized that bacteria and germs thrive in warm, moist environments, such as wet hair. This means that as we sleep with a wet head, there are harmful microorganisms that could be growing on our scalp which can be transferred to our pillow and bed! This can cause a host of potential problems, including pimples, bald patches, and ringworm.
My grandmother must have been on to something because she always said that it was not a good idea to go to bed with a wet head and get my pillow soaking wet. I always thought she did not know what she was talking about when she warned me against sleeping with wet hair. It turns out she might have been onto something all along. According to the article in DailyMail. dermatologists now recommend completely drying your hair before going to bed to avoid these potential problems.
Now, I’m more curious than ever to learn about the science behind these warnings. I know there are alternative methods for caring for my hair without resorting to heat styling that can help my hair dry overnight without causing harm. Ultimately, I want to ensure that I’m taking the best care of my hair and overall health, even in those rushed moments before heading off to work.
5 Hair Salon Faux Pas: What Not to Do During Your Glam Session
Booking an appointment for something totally different
This happens a lot more than people usually think. It’s like when clients schedule their appointments ahead for a simple service like a haircut, touch-up, or partial highlight. But when they show up, they’ve decided they want something more involved, like switching from a touch-up to a full highlight or going for a balayage which takes way more time. The stylist might not have enough time that day to pull off a whole new hairstyle. “I am always excited to change it up, but when I have only scheduled a 30 minute color touch up and a client is requesting a balayage which takes about an hour or more, there just isn’t enough time!” wrote the Beauty and The Blonde blogger.
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Neglecting your personal hygiene
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Imagine: a client walks into a hair salon, but there’s this whole hygiene situation going on. Strong odors that you just can’t ignore. The stylists are trying to work their magic, but it’s hard to focus when there’s a funky smell in the air. You want everyone to feel good about being there, right? You don’t want to be the one disrupting the vibe of the hair salon due to your stench. “So I get this one guy who is in sweats and looks like he hasn’t showered in a good two weeks,” a stylist tells Oola, a lifestyle magazine. “He sits down and I could INSTANTLY smell him. It was putrid.” The stylist completed the style but was had to completely sanitize their station due to their client.
Bringing an unrealistic inspo photo
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Encountering clients with far-fetched hair expectations and inspiration photos that are miles apart from their own hair reality is quite a challenge. While it’s great that they’re bringing ideas to the table, sometimes those ideas need a reality check. Certain hairstyles and trends are a journey, not a quick pit stop. It’s like expecting to go from zero to hero in a single leap. Just like Rome wasn’t built in a day, some hair goals require a process to achieve that jaw-dropping outcome they’re aiming for. “Clients [come in] with extremely dark hair [and] expect it platinum blonde or a fashionable pastel color because they’ve seen some video on YouTube or some backstreet salon did it to their friend,” Hannah Jafferji, a hairdresser tells INSIDER. “It’s not possible in one day, and if your stylist has integrity they would explain why it’s not possible.”
Negative gossiping
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Hair salons have always been a hub for good-natured gossip among pals and even random friendly faces. Well, it’s all fun when you’re swapping funny stories or venting a bit to your stylist, but let’s not take it to the level of turning a haircut into a full-on complain-a-thon. Seriously, who knows who might be eavesdropping? It’s also not a good look to trash-talk other salon employees, whether it’s the front desk superstar or a stylist you’ve had in the past. “It is not your responsibility to entertain the person doing your hair,” Kristina Maccaro, colorist and salon owner tells Reader’s Digest. Besides being a bad gossip could get you mentioned on a Reddit thread.
Rushing your stylist
If there’s a salon no-no, it’s hurrying your stylist. These pros are all about giving you top-notch service. You’re a living showcase of their skills, and sometimes nailing that perfect look takes a bit more TLC or time. If you have a tight schedule post-salon, just give your stylist a heads-up. That way, they can adjust things as needed to fit the clock. Also, when you book, ask how long your treatments will potentially be, that way you have ample time in your day.
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