You won’t believe how easy it is to make your hair shine.
Even if you’re buying ultra-luxe, high-thread-count sheets, your pillowcase is not as soft as you think it is. “Fabrics like cotton are actually coarse and rough, which lifts the cuticle of your hair and makes it easier for strands to tangle,” says Dr. Yadav. When you use a silk pillowcase, wrap your hair with a silk scarf, or use a, your hair glides across the soft material as you toss and turn in your sleep, which means no tangling or breakage.
Whether you’re deeply attached to your curling wand, obsessed with the sleek results of your flatiron, or simply can’t go a day without a blowout, you can bet that your hair is begging for you to chill a little bit. “Heat breaks down your hair cuticle and causes breakage,” explains Manzone. “It’s good to take breaks [by] air drying your hair whenever you can, even if it’s a few times a week or a few times a month.