Bad Hair Habits To Kick in 2026 According to Pro Stylists
Why Going to Bed With Wet Hair Is a Bad Hair Habit
Bad news for night shower people: going to bed with wet hair can seriously mess with your scalp and your hair day. According to our pros, hair is at its most fragile when it’s wet, and a damp scalp can create the perfect environment for irritation.
“It’s not ideal to sleep with wet hair. A damp scalp can create an environment that leads to irritation, and hair is more fragile when it’s wet,” said Reynolds. “Never tie your hair up when it’s wet. As hair dries, it contracts, and under tension it can snap – especially around the hairline”
If you need to keep hair contained, Reynolds suggests opting for loose braids or twists, which distribute tension more evenly and reduce breakage.
And if air-drying overnight is unavoidable, Shah recommends combing hair through, applying a leave-in conditioner, and sleeping on a silk pillowcase to help minimize friction and damage.
