Meaning ❉ Night Moisture defines the thoughtful, consistent practice of infusing textured hair with specific water-based humectants and emollients prior to sleep, a quiet act of sustained care. This foundational understanding recognizes the unique structural needs of curls and coils, where overnight absorption significantly bolsters hydration retention, lessening breakage and supporting resilient length. ❉ Within hair care systematization, it functions as a gentle, almost automatic principle, ensuring the hair’s readiness for daily manipulations by establishing a nocturnal hydration cycle. ❉ Practical application involves selecting appropriate lightweight leave-ins or mists, gently working them through sections of cleansed hair, and protecting strands with a silk bonnet or pillowcase; this simple ritual becomes a vital pillar for maintaining the integrity and supple nature of Black and mixed-race hair, a heritage honored through diligent attention.
