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    • 14 Sleep Mistakes You Didn't Know You...   How Your Sleeping Position Affects Your Health    • How Your Sleeping Position Affects Yo...   8 Tricks to Sleep Better According to Athletes    • 8 Tricks to Sleep Better According to...   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:   / brightside   Instagram:   / 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices