Our clients (and friends … and acquaintances … and people who happen to be in earshot when new Oribe drops) know all about the importance of high-quality hair products. But we don’t always talk about how overnight hair care—or lack thereof—can impact your extensions just as much as your daytime routine.
Tossing, turning, friction, sweat, and dry air? They’re all working against your strands while you snooze. But with a few intentional nighttime hair habits, you can keep your investment looking luxe for longer.
Here are six Garnish guru-approved tips to upgrade your overnight hair care game for softer, smoother, healthier hair.
1. Switch to a Silk or Satin Pillowcase
Cotton pillowcases? Cute, but not it for extensions. Cotton absorbs moisture and creates friction, which can lead to dryness, tangling, and breakage. Silk or satin pillowcases reduce friction, help retain moisture, and are gentle on your scalp and ends. Bonus: They’re also better for your skin.
Garnish Pick: Slip or Kitsch silk pillowcases. They come in neutral tones plus a few wild patterns so you can match your bedroom vibe!
2. Braid Before Bed
Leaving your extensions down at night is an open invitation for tangles and matting. A loose, low braid or a soft 
scrunchie-secured pony helps keep everything smooth and protected while you sleep. Just avoid tight elastics or high buns—they can pull on your bonds and create stress at the roots. “But where can I find such a scrunchie,” you ask? We happen to know a great salon in Raleigh that keeps them in stock!
3. Apply an Overnight Treatment
Your skin isn’t the only thing that needs a little moisturizer before bed. Your extensions need hydration, too—and your natural scalp oils don’t reach those mids and ends like they do on your real hair. Just a little bit of the right product goes a long way.
Garnish Pick: Oribe’s NEW Gold Lust Restorative Night Creme. We just met her, and we’re already obsessed. This rich, extension-safe formula hydrates, repairs, and protects your hair as you sleep—without leaving residue or buildup.
4. Brush It Out (The Right Way)
Use a boar bristle brush or a wide-tooth comb to gently detangle your hair before bed, always starting at the ends and working your way up. This helps prevent knots from forming while you sleep and distributes any leave-in overnight hair care products more evenly. Daily detangling = less breakage and less stress for your stylist at your next move-up! And speaking of your next move-up, if you need the right tools, they happen to live at Garnish near those scrunchies we mentioned above.
5. Cool Down Your Bedroom
Your environment plays a more major role in your hair health than you might think. Dry indoor air (especially with summer AC or winter heating) can zap moisture from your hair. Try sleeping with a humidifier nearby—or at the very least, avoid blasting cool air directly on your head while you sleep. Your extensions will thank you.
6. Avoid Sleeping with Wet Hair
We know: Life happens. We can neither confirm nor deny that we occasionally roll into the salon with damp bangs. But if you’re regularly going to bed with damp hair, your extensions are at risk. Wet hair is more fragile, and tossing and turning can create tension and breakage, especially around bonds or wefts. Plan ahead when possible, and give your hair time to air-dry or diffuse before hitting the pillow.
Treat Your Hair Like the Luxury It Is
At Garnish, we believe your nighttime routine should feel just as luxurious as your look. Whether it’s investing in a dreamy silk pillowcase, treating your ends to Oribe’s Gold Lust Night Crème, or simply taking two minutes to braid, it all adds up to long-lasting, radiant results.
✨ Want help choosing the best overnight treatments for your hair type or extension method? Ask your stylist at your next visit—we’ve got your bedtime beauty routine covered.
PS: Yes, we do have Gold Lust Restorative Night Crème in stock—but, as you might guess, it’s a popular pick. Snag yours before we have to restock!
