What is it about adulting that makes it so hard for us to sleep at night? Like, really. I want to know. Stress, binge-watching or treating yourself to some ‘me time.’ Pick your reason, it's fine. But you know what’s not fine, the ugly effects of staying up till ungodly hours. Okay, I might be sounding like your Mother right now, but there is little I can do here. Amongst the many downfalls of having a messed up sleep schedule, one is also hair fall. Yeah, I know. Who knew that those hours of Zzzz are undercover agents in our quest to achieve flawless hair. But how exactly are sleep and hair loss connected? We’ll answer.
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The Link Between Sleep And Hair Loss
Your sleep directly affects your hormones, particularly cortisol, the stress diva. The messier your sleep cycle is, the more tantrums she’s gonna throw. The result? Your hair will pull a disappearing act before you know it. Hit the reset button by sneaking in at least 8-9 hours of sleep and watch your hair go from ‘uh-oh’ to ‘flip-tastic!’ Wondering where to start? Enter: sleep hygiene.
What Is Sleep Hygiene And Why Is It Important?
Okay fam, sleep hygiene is nothing more but a sleep routine. Just like your wash day routine or your skincare routine, sleep hygiene helps your body slip into slumber parties, so that you can wake up fresh and your hair: fabulous. Here’s what you can do to invite those 8 hours of blissful, uninterrupted sleep.
1. Have A Consistent Sleep Schedule
Sleeping and waking up at the same time will regulate your body’s internal clock. This will automatically promote healthy sleep and thus improve your hair quality.
2. Setup Your Sleep Sanctuary
Smaller, finer things like the lighting, noise levels and temperature can pull huge impacts on your sleep. Your sleeping space is your sanctuary. Keep it cool, dark and quiet. To create an ultimate sleep haven, make sure that your mattress and pillows are super comfy and your quilt is a bit heavy.
3. Routine, Not Reruns
This might seem a bit of a stretch, but trust us, it's just about a habit. Instead of squeezing in one more episode (which always ends up in 3-4 more), pick up that half-read book or put on some relaxing music, journal, take a warm bath, or practice mindfulness. Frankly, there is so much else you can do. This will allow your body to rest and signal it to wind down.
4. Sweat It Out
Having a regular workout schedule is your VVIP pass to the sweet land of dreams. Get those endorphins pumping—jogging, weight training, yoga, pilates—whatever you prefer. Just make sure not to do it right before bedtime.
5. Blue Screen Detox
That sweet, sweet melatonin (sleep-inducing hormone) is disrupted by the silly blue lights from your phones or electronic reading devices. This is because the blue hues from the gadgets resemble the daytime, which alters the mind rather than slowing it down. Try not to use electronic devices at least an hour before bed.
Hair Care To Help With Hair Fall
By now we know that sleep and hair loss are intertwined and that your beauty sleep is indeed the secret sauce to having healthy hair. So, along with snuggling up and dozing off in a faraway land, you can pick our anti-hair fall regime. Infused with the goodness of onion oil, blackseed oil and patchouli, our 100% vegan and sulfate-free hair care range is all you need for your tresses.
Anti Hair Fall Scalp Serum
Want fuller and thicker hair in just 14 days? It might seem like a tall claim but 96% of consumers claimed that our Curry Leaves & Vegan Biotin Hair Growth Scalp Serum can actually do this! Powered with growth-boosting ingredients, our scalp serum allows you to hand deliver all that goodness directly to your hair follicles. Just 5-7 drops of this magical elixir and a good massage is all you needed to transform your hair, who would have imagined?
Anti Hair Fall Oil
Hair fall is a serious problem and our Onion, Black Seed Oil & Patchouli Hairfall Control Hair Oil is determined to fight it seriously. With 100% pure onion oil, get ready to rock 4x lesser hair fall and flaunt stronger, shinier hair.
Anti Hair Fall Shampoo
It’s time to reverse the hair fall curse, one wash at a time! With our Onion, Blackseed & Patchouli Sulfate Free Shampoo you’ll be treating your hair to a bunch of hair growth ingredients that’ll pamper your scalp and tresses like no other. Bonus: the mellow patchouli fragrance perfectly elevates your shampoo day.
Anti Hair Fall Conditioner
Your quest for thicker, stronger hair ends with our Onion, Blackseed & Patchouli Hairfall Control Conditioner. Control frizz, add shine and bounce and of course, show the exit door to that persistent hair fall with this nourishing sulfate-free hair conditioner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:1 Why should I avoid caffeine close to bedtime?
A. Caffeine consumption can significantly disrupt your sleep cycle, wherein you will fall asleep much later and overall have a dissatisfied sleep. It is proven that even your morning coffee can affect your sleep for up to 48 hours. But if you cannot cut it out, then at least avoid having coffee 4-6 hours before bedtime.
Q:2 Can regular exercise help improve my sleep, and if so, when is the best time to exercise?
A. Working out late into the night or before bed can induce a feeling of restlessness. It is ideal to workout a minimum of two to three hours before bed. The ideal time to workout during the day is during late afternoon.
Q3. What are some effective stress management techniques that can help improve my sleep?
A. You can employ stress management techniques like mindful breathing, meditation, journaling or even listening to soulful music as means to relax your mind and body. Practice them everyday, and overtime, you will experience a much deeper sleep and lower levels of stress.
