Meaning ❉ Sleep Care is the deliberate practice of safeguarding textured hair during its nightly repose, a thoughtful acknowledgment of its unique structural makeup. This approach recognizes the particular vulnerability of Black and mixed hair to environmental stressors like friction and moisture depletion during sleep, factors often overlooked in daily routines. Systematizing this nightly attention transforms rest into a period of restorative protection, an automated principle for consistent hair health. Practical application involves the mindful selection of soft, low-friction materials such as silk or satin for bonnets and pillowcases, alongside the careful arrangement of strands into protective styles like pineapples or loose twists. These intentional actions prevent tangling, preserve essential hydration, and thereby support length retention and overall hair integrity. This consistent, gentle commitment during sleep forms a quiet yet powerful fundamental element in the sustained vitality and effortless manageability of textured hair, extending beyond simple growth to true hair preservation.
