The question of “should you wash your hair in the morning or at night” is a bit like choosing between Coke and Pepsi: you usually choose one and rarely remain neutral. In many areas of life, you can't take sides, but this topic almost always provokes opposing opinions without compromise: you are either for washing your hair in the morning or for washing it in the evening.
How to understand when it is better to wash your hair – in the morning or at night
In most cases, this decision (which is actually not as simple as it seems) is based on personal habits. For some, it is a matter of feeling: supporters of washing in the morning say that a shower (sometimes even a cool one) helps them wake up. On the other hand, those who choose the evening usually explain this by a lack of time in the morning and the desire for a calm ritual before going to bed.
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Others focus on the condition of their hair after sleeping, taking into account the friction on the pillow. As Caroline de Maigret noted in the book “How to Be a Parisian”, “going to bed with freshly washed hair helps to achieve a more interesting hairstyle in the morning.”
Why thin and thick hair need different care
Despite personal preferences, hair type does play a key role in choosing when to wash your hair. Hairdressers also say this. As José Sánchez, creative director of Oramai salon, explains, rubbing against a pillow can stimulate the sebaceous glands of the scalp. That's why fine hair, which tends to get oily more quickly, is better washed in the morning – this way it will stay fresher longer throughout the day.
Thick hair, on the other hand, often looks its best after washing in the evening. “Hair type can really determine the best time to wash,” says the expert. In addition to the tendency to be oily, the thickness and texture of the hair also matter: they determine the result of styling.
According to Maria Baras, director of the Cheska salon, fine hair is best washed in the morning to preserve the volume and freshness that can be lost due to friction on the pillow. On the other hand, thick or curly hair often benefits from washing in the evening: while sleeping, the volume decreases slightly and the shape becomes more controlled. “You can also collect completely dry hair in a low bun or braid. Then in the morning you will have a beautiful, soft wave,” the expert concludes.
Based on material from vogue.mx