What are overnight hair care products for?

During the night, when we sleep soundly, the body, on the other hand, implements incredible mechanisms to be able to regenerate itself. Activation of blood microcirculation, cell regeneration, strengthening… An entire microcosm works to ensure the health of the skin but also… of the hair.

A nocturnal process, which allows the scalp to get rid of its dead cells, to bring oxygen and nutrients to the roots, thanks to the small blood vessels but also to strengthen the fiber to allow it to cope with daily aggressions (limestone, pollution, treatments that are sometimes too chemical or aggressive). In short, the night is a fundamental moment for the beauty of your hair.

But how to boost this process to get better results, especially when you have very dry or damaged hair? The answer is simple: applying (good) night cures, perfectly tailored to your needs. But that is not all: the way of applying them is also very important!

What is night hair care for?

As dermatologist Marie-Pierre Hill-Sylvestre explains Psychology journal, the scalp works the same way as the skin during the night :

“A priori, our scalp is like our skin from the soles of the feet to the eyelids: there is keratin, blood vessels… We can therefore assume that the scalp is subject to the same cell regeneration mechanisms. , etc. I hair beautifying treatments are therefore a priori as effective as night cosmetics. »

To enhance the body’s natural mechanisms, excellent serums, masks and other hair products dedicated to night treatment. How come ? To understand this, you need to know that when you sleep, your skin (of the face, body and scalp) is able to better absorb the active ingredients of the treatment (on average, 30% of the active ingredients are absorbed during the day, against 100% during the night). A significant difference, which it would be a shame to overlook.

And for good reason: generally very rich and hydrating, they distill their nourishing powers throughout the night. Enriched with active ingredients from properties antioxidants and regenerative, they can also smooth frizz and strengthen the fiber to fight breakage. All this while applying gently throughout the night for maximum results.

How to apply them?

It’s not enough to have the right hair products in your hands, two other factors are very important in order to get the most out of the care you apply to your hair.

• Step N°1: brush your hair

While you wash your hair, you will eliminate all dead cells, dust and product residues that may have accumulated on the lengths and roots. This gesture will allow you to apply your mask on a relatively clean base so that the active ingredients of the care are perfectly absorbed.

• Step N°2: apply the treatment

Once the hair has been detangled and freed from parasitic residues, apply the mask, serum or night care. If you have oily hair, don’t apply it to the roots to avoid making it oilier. If not, use it on the lengths and scalp, distributing it evenly. You don’t need to put tons of them, just a few peanuts of product are enough to do the job.

• Step N°3: wear a charlotte

To avoid staining your pillow but also to allow the care to be perfectly absorbed, you can wear a charlotte or nightcap. The latter is very practical as it insulates the hair and avoids friction (first cause of breakage).

• And then ?

The next morning, your hair will likely be greasy from being soaked in a rich conditioner overnight. It will then be necessary to rinse them with plenty of water, then wash them as usual. The only difference: rinsing which must be done with warm or even cold water in order not to damage the hydrolipidic film of the scalp.

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