This article was co-authored by Mindy Nguyen and by How.com.vn staff writer, Caroline Heiderscheit. Mindy Nguyen is a Holistic Cosmetologist and the Owner and Founder of Mai Blossom Organic Salon, an organic hair salon in San Diego, California. With more than 35 years of experience in the beauty industry, she specializes in combining Eastern philosophies with Western science to provide organic hair coloring and holistic hair styling.
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If you’re looking for an easy way to get beachy waves in your hair, you may have heard of overnight braids (or, braids you leave intact for sleep). As long as you do them right, overnight braids are totally healthy for your locks. But how can you be sure you're keeping your hair safe during the night? Don't worry, we've got you covered. For all the best tips to achieve gorgeous, healthy curls with overnight braids, read on.
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- QuestionHow do you sleep with tight braids?Mindy NguyenMindy Nguyen is a Holistic Cosmetologist and the Owner and Founder of Mai Blossom Organic Salon, an organic hair salon in San Diego, California. With more than 35 years of experience in the beauty industry, she specializes in combining Eastern philosophies with Western science to provide organic hair coloring and holistic hair styling.
Holistic CosmetologistYou really shouldn't be sleeping with tight braids at all. This can cause stress to the roots of your hair as well as hair breakage. - QuestionIs it normal if your scalp hurts if you wear braids for too long?Bri PudwellCommunity AnswerYes, it is. This is a result of your hair being pulled into an unnatural position for a length of time.
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- ↑ https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/hair/news/a13490/how-to-give-your-hair-beauty-sleep/
- ↑ https://www.herzindagi.com/beauty/benefits-of-braiding-your-hair-prevent-hair-fall-good-for-dry-frizzy-hair-natural-curls-article-152307
- ↑ https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/hair/a16526/how-to-wake-up-with-great-hair/
- ↑ https://www.southernliving.com/news/should-you-sleep-with-your-hair-up-or-down
- ↑ https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/hair/news/a13490/how-to-give-your-hair-beauty-sleep/
- ↑ https://www.ourheritageofhealth.com/how-to-braid-your-hair-for-waves-overnight//
- ↑ https://prose.com/blog/how-to-sleep-with-curly-hair.php
- ↑ Mindy Nguyen. Holistic Cosmetologist. Expert Interview. 8 October 2021.
- ↑ https://youtu.be/ULTtyZZhQMg?t=179
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