Sleep and hair: why enough rest matters

Rest and stress are linked

Short sleep often comes with stress, and stress can be linked with more noticeable shedding in some people.

A simple night routine

Keep a consistent bedtime, cut screens before bed and avoid late-afternoon caffeine. Small consistent changes work better than big occasional ones.

Look after hair while you sleep

Avoid sleeping with wet hair, use a smooth pillowcase and do not tie hair too tightly.

When to get help

Long-term sleep problems are worth discussing with a doctor. For hair, start a photo record and see suitability if thinning continues.

General information, not medical advice. A non-surgical cosmetic treatment; not diagnosis or treatment of disease.