No One Should Ever Sleep with a Ponytail, Here s Why
There are few things finer than sinking into bed after a long, hard day, right? But before you hit the sack, you probably have a bedtime routine that might include putting your hair up - if it’s long. But, this habit could do more harm than good. Anyone with long hair might think that sleeping with a ponytail protects it from getting tangled or damaged. Turns out, this habit can trigger hair loss. It could even lead to a health condition called traction alopecia. Your hair especially deserves a break at night if you style it a lot during the day. But in fact, sleeping with a ponytail isn’t the only common bedtime habit that can have a negative effect on your body or sleep... Other videos you might like: 14 Sleep Mistakes You Didn t Know You Made https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRwe8BViy-I How Your Sleeping Position Affects Your Health https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edx-wqeHJA4 8 Tricks to Sleep Better According to Athletes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0_MsC1_wUU& TIMESTAMPS: Why it s bad for your health 0:19 Going to bed hungry 1:51 Sleeping on your stomach 2:26 Checking social media 3:05 Working out 3:36 Not stretching 4:14 Leaving a glass of water near your bed 4:49 Sleeping with pets 5:22 Sleeping with wet hair 6:10 Choosing the wrong pillowcase 6:44 Not taking time to unwind 7:20 #sleeping #haircare #brightside SUMMARY: - Tight buns or braids, and even sleeping with rollers, can also be harmful to your mane. - Your hair especially deserves a break at night if you style it a lot during the day. But if you want to get it out of your face before turning in, try wrapping it up in a silk or satin scarf, or get yourself a sleeping cap. - Having a pre-bedtime snack full of protein and fiber boosts your metabolism, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight. Also, if your body doesn’t get any fuel before getting rest, insulin levels drop. - Sleeping on your stomach puts additional strain on your spinal cord and back, which doesn’t allow your muscles to relax during rest. - Staring at your device’s screen also poses a threat to your eyes. Blue light can damage light-sensitive cells in the retina. - Doing vigorous physical exercises makes you feel more alert and awake, making it hard to doze off. - While experts are still not sure what exactly causes night leg cramping, they advise stretching the muscles regularly to lower your risk of getting them. - Sharing a bed with a pet is especially not advised for elderly people and those who have diabetes. On top of that, humans and animals have different sleep cycles. - Your face touches a pillowcase for much longer than any other fabric. That’s why getting a silk one is important if you want to keep your face looking good. - We live in a pretty stressful time, and many of us have to juggle multiple commitments. That’s why it’s so important to learn how to relax and prepare yourself mentally for bedtime. So, take a warm bath, take a walk in the park, or simply meditate to improve your health. Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightgram/ 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/
