How to sleep after a permanent hair straightening?

Here are some tips on how to sleep after a permanent hair straightening. You may have to change your sleeping habits and style your hair differently for at least a week after treatment. 

• Use a satin pillowcase, satin bonnet and/or a sleep cap to prevent frizz and flyaway hair.

• Use a satin cap if you don’t want to use a pillowcase.

• Sleep with your hair in a loose bun or braid. 

• Don’t go to bed with wet hair.

• Sleep in a cool room.

• Avoid sleeping on your side as it can cause friction between your hair and the pillow and lead to breakage.

• Do not use a blow dryer or hot iron to style your hair before going to bed, as it can damage the straightening process done on your hair.

A few simple precautions will prevent hair damage from sleeping on it after a permanent straightening. Your hairdresser will probably tell you the same things, so don’t forget to follow them.

Keep reading this blog post if you want to learn everything about permanent straightening. We will talk about proper hair care, suggest some shampoos and conditioners and even mention some negative sides.

Which shampoo is best after permanent straightening?

Using a high-quality shampoo after permanent hair straightening is essential if you want to take care of your hair. Choose a shampoo with a pH level of 3.5 or 4.5.

Be sure to look for shampoos with sodium chloride listed on their ingredient labels. Shampoos containing sodium hydroxide may be beneficial after permanent straightening treatments.

I would recommend WOW Skin Science Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo. It is an awesome brand that will take care of your hair while giving it that extra glow and shine.

Also, there are other shampoos that you can use after permanent straightening:

• Joico Clarify Shampoo

• Klorane Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 

• Paul Mitchell Clarifying Shampoo Three

Beauty experts recommend these shampoos. They are sulfate-free, they clarify, and they are ideal for treating your hair post-straightening

Pro tip: It’s important to remember that permanent straightening is not the same as keratin treatments. For example, Keratin smooths the hair, but it won’t straighten the curls.

While the type of shampoo you should use after permanent straightening depends on your hair and how much you wash it. We hope this discussion will help you find the best choice.

Which conditioner is best for straightened hair?

You can choose between a conditioner for chemically-treated hair or one for damaged hair. Both of which can help with straightened hair. Use a formula that contains nourishing oils. That means look for conditioners that have almond oil, coconut oil and shea butter, as well as jojoba oil and argan oil.

More tips:

• Pick a deeply hydrating conditioner.

• Find a formula that’s full of shine-enhancing ingredients.

• Make sure it’s color-safe.

Use conditioner every time you wash your hair and leave the conditioner in for at least three minutes.

I would recommend Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Mask.

What are the side effects of permanent straightening?

The side effects of permanent straightening are not too concerning. Permanent straighteners are great if you want to keep your hair straight all the time, but they do come with side effects. Yet, some of them are:

• Allergic reaction

• Itchy, scaly scalp

• Dryness and breakage

• Change in the natural growth pattern of hair

• Chemical burns

There can be some negative side effects to permanently straightening your hair. It would be best to consider them before you decide to go on this beauty treatment.

We don’t mean to scare you, many women do this treatment every year, and they don’t have any side effects. If you have dry, brittle or thin hair, we suggest that you skip every chemical treatment.

Does permanent straightening stay forever?

No, permanent straightening doesn’t stay forever. It lasts for about 6 – 9 months. It depends on the quality of your hair and the type of aftercare you do.

How can you prolong the effects of permanent straightening?

• Use a low pH shampoo

• Try to keep your hair dry

• Avoid the use of heat on the hair

• Avoid chemical treatments on the hair

• Do not brush your hair when it is wet–only use a wide-tooth comb and very gently.

• Before swimming, apply a leave-in conditioner.

• After swimming, wash your hair as soon as possible.

All of these things can help you to prolong the effects of permanent straightening.

The biggest advantage of permanent straightening is that you don’t need to straighten your hair every day. However, permanent straightening causes damage to the hair because chemicals are used to change the texture.

Permanent straightening involves using chemical compounds such as:

ammonium thioglycolate, guanidine hydroxide, and lithium hydroxide, which damage your hair and scalp.

Conclusion- How to sleep after a permanent hair straightening?

After permanent straightening, a loose braid, satin pillowcase, and dry hair are the general rules.

Permanent straightening may last anywhere between 6 to 9 months. With permanent straightening, your hair will return to its natural curl pattern when the treatment wears off.

In short, the effects of permanent hair straightening will last longer if you maintain it with the appropriate care. And part of that means sleeping on a satin pillowcase always and using water-based products on your hair to keep it looking healthy and smooth.

Use a suitable shampoo to avoid drying the hair. Regular shampoos are not recommended. This is because they contain surfactants that can leave residue on the keratin layer and thus extend the duration).

Best to color your hair before the permanent straightening, if possible. The color will mask it and make it look healthy and thicker.

So, what do you think about permanent straightening? Would you like to have this treatment done on your hair?

What are your reasons for having it done? What benefits aren’t on my list that would convince you to try this process? I can’t wait to hear from you!