Extensions & sleeping: How to prevent friction and hair breakage

Many extensions look perfect during the day - and are suddenly knotted, frizzy or pull uncomfortably at the roots in the morning. The reason for this is almost always the wrong night care.
Because while we sleep Friction, movement and pressure - exactly what extensions like least.

Find out more in this article:

• Why sleeping is so important for extensions
• which mistakes are most frequently made at night
• How to effectively prevent friction and hair breakage
• and how to keep your extensions soft and well-groomed in the morning

Why is sleeping so critical for extensions?

During the night:

• we move our heads unconsciously
• the hair constantly rubs against the pillow
• we lie on bondings or tapes
• tangle your own hair and extensions

This leads to:
❌ Friction
❌ Hair breakage
❌ Knotting
❌ Loops on the bondings
❌ Premature wear of the extensions

However, with the right preparation you can avoid this.

The most common mistakes when sleeping with extensions

1. sleep with your hair down

Loose hair rubs uncontrollably against the cushion and tangles, especially at the roots.

2. sleep with wet or damp hair

That is one of the biggest mistakes:

• Hair is particularly sensitive when wet
• Extensions are loaded
• Tangles form extremely quickly

3. no evening care

One should never go to sleep with unbrushed extensions.

4. cotton pillowcases

Cotton absorbs moisture and creates high friction - poison for extensions. If possible, switch to satin or silk covers.

How to protect your extensions at night

1. always brush your hair before sleeping

• soft
• with an extension brush
• work from the tips upwards

This removes loose hair before it can become knotted.

2. plait or braided hairstyle - compulsory!

The best night hairstyle:

• loose plait
• loose plait

❗ Important:

• not too firm
• not directly at the base
• No hard hair ties

This keeps the hair bundled and low friction.

3. silk or satin instead of cotton

A real game changer!

Advantages of silk/satin:

• Less friction
• Less moisture loss
• Less frizz
• Longer durability of the extensions

Alternative: Silk or satin bonnet.

4. leave-in care before sleeping

Add a small amount of leave-in such as hair oil:

• Lengths
• Tips

➡️ protects against dryness and friction.
Don't use too much product on the joints and don't use too much so that the hair doesn't get greasy!

Extra tips for maximum durability

✔ Brush your hair in the morning straight after getting up
✔ Do not use metal hair clips at night
✔ Avoid tight buns
✔ Regularly check the attachment for loops
✔ Keep your inspection and cleaning cut appointments

What happens if you ignore night care?

In the long term, this can result in

• Heavy matting
• Hair breakage in natural hair
• Unpleasant pulling sensation
• Damaged bondings
• Early replacement of the extensions

Many of these problems arise gradually - especially at night.

Conclusion: The lifespan of your extensions is decided at night

If you wear extensions, you should take night care just as seriously as washing or brushing.
With a few simple routines you can:

Significantly reduce friction
Avoid hair breakage
Prevent matting
✔ Keep your extensions looking beautiful for longer
✔ Wake up more relaxed in the morning

Your extensions will thank you - night after night.