Is it bad to leave hairspray in your hair overnight? It could be very bad

 

Although I never much liked guessing, if you’re wondering  if it’s bad to leave hairspray in your hair overnight , it’s probably because you use it on a regular basis.

Why do I guess that’s true for you?

 

Well, think of this scenario. If you were to use hairspray sporadically, for example, for a hairstyle for a party, you wouldn’t even think about it.

I’m sure that after the party, which probably ends in the early hours of the morning, when you get home, the first thing you think about is going to bed.

You wouldn’t remember the hairspray.

 

The only thing in your memory would be that beautiful prince that captured your attention all night long.

Therefore, it’s logical you wouldn’t know whether hairspray is used on wet or dry hair either. And even less would you have doubts about whether hairspray expires because you probably just bought it.

 

So, I’m pretty sure that if you doubt whether it’s bad to leave hairspray in overnight, it’s because you use it frequently.

And you want me to tell you something else?

 

You’re almost a unicorn, an endangered species. Because I think very few people use hairspray on a daily basis.

Many use styling gels or styling creams. But fixative hairspray?

 

For me personally, hairspray reminds me of my grandmother, who used it as if it were a religious precept. There hasn’t been a single day ever since I can remember that she hasn’t applied hairspray to her hair.

 

So, let’s focus on your question. I’ll resolve all your doubts.

Shall we begin?

 

If you use hairspray every day or on a regular basis, you shouldn’t leave it in your hair overnight

That’s right. I can offer you no other solution.

No matter how tired your eyes might be, no matter how late you’ve arrived home, no matter if there’s no hot water,  you must completely remove the hairspray from your hair. 

 

Of course, you don’t need to wash your hair before going to bed.

 What you should do is remove the hairspray by brushing your hair.  This will get rid of the hairspray residue from both your hair and your scalp.

And I recommend that you wash your hair the next morning to remove it completely.

 

Because some sprays contain oils to make your hair shinier, and the small particles of oil can clog the pores of your scalp.

And if the pores of your scalp are clogged,  you’ll get dandruff, irritation, and flaking . Leaving hairspray in your hair for several days and nights on end can even cause hair loss.

 

It’s also extremely important you don’t leave the hairspray overnight in your hair for another reason. What is it? All hairsprays contain alcohol, which is what allows the spray to dry almost instantly.

But  alcohol can dry out your hair , leaving your cuticles hard and exposed to breakage. Therefore your hair fiber will lose nutrients.

 

So, if you use hairspray more than three times a week, it’s best you:

 

I recommend that you use clarifying shampoo once a month , to remove any residue build-up left by the hairspray.

This will help detoxify your hair.

 

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Also, you can use a brush with natural bristles, which will remove all the hairspray in two or three brush strokes without breaking your hair.

 

If you only use hairspray sporadically, you can leave it on overnight

Why? Because you probably only use hairspray for special occasions.

So, if you’ve had an important meeting or a party, and you’ve put hairspray in to keep your hairstyle flawless throughout the night, you can leave the hairspray on overnight.

And the next morning, you should brush your hair, and if you notice that it has become stiff and dull, you can wash it with your usual shampoo and conditioner.

 

Conclusion

If you use hairspray more than three times a week, you shouldn’t leave it in your hair overnight. It will dry your hair out and may even cause dandruff.

If you only use hairspray sporadically you can leave it in overnight and just brush your hair the next morning.