By What is night capillary wetting and who is it suitable for?
Night wetting is an intensely nourishing hair treatment using vegetable oils.
Its main objective is to return nutrients that are lacking in the hair and also to carry out a lipid replacement in the hair fiber, returning lipids lost due to exposure to external aggressors such as sunlight, pollution, the use of dryers and thermal stylers, chemical procedures and coloring.
The difference between traditional and nighttime wetting is that, in the former, you leave the vegetable oil on the hair for two hours; on the second, you sleep with the oil on your hair and only take it off the next day, that is, the oil acts throughout the night.
Therefore, night wetting is indicated for those who have dry hair or have dry, brittle hair, with a lot of frizz and split ends . That’s also why this treatment is the darling of curly and curly hair, as the curvature of the wire tends to make this type of hair drier.
But make no mistake! Overnight wetting can benefit all hair types. The secret is knowing how to choose the right vegetable oil, apply the right amount and remove everything without leaving any residue.
Best oils for night wetting
The first step to doing an overnight wet is choosing the right vegetable oil for your hair needs.
The first tip before buying is to check that the oil is pure and 100% vegetable. How do you find this out? Take a look at the label.
Various oils can be used for nighttime wetting. We are going to mention here the 3 that we love the most and all the amazing things they can bring to your hair.
Coconut oil
This oil is extracted from the pulp of fresh and mature coconut and is basically composed of fatty acids, which makes it able to penetrate the hair fiber cuticles and nourish the hair deeply.
In addition to nourishing, coconut oil leaves hair soft, loose and with a natural shine, reduces frizz and the appearance of split ends and decreases volume. In addition, it helps balance the hair microbiota, making the scalp healthier.
Its continuous use leaves straight hair more aligned and helps to define curly and frizzy hair.
Avocado oil
The benefits of avocado oil for hair are nothing new, right? But I knew that he is one of the most powerful when it comes to night wetting.
Rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, C and D, amino acids, volatile acids, sterols (sitosterol, campesterol), hydrocarbons and lecithin. All these actives have high hydration and nutrition potential, capable of leaving hair with more shine and softness.
In addition, it contributes to the strengthening and growth of wires, helping to reduce hair breakage and loss.
Wheat germ oil
This oil is extracted from the germ of the wheat grain and is rich in vitamin E, mineral salts and unsaturated fatty acids .
It is a lighter oil, suitable for oily hair or hair that has oily roots and dry ends. It has a strengthening, revitalizing, emollient and nourishing action. It is suitable for hair that needs regeneration, nutrition and elasticity. It has antioxidant action, perfect for the recovery of colored or damaged hair.
There are so many wonderful oils that we made a content just to talk about it. There you will be able to see which are the best oils for night wetting .
How to do a night wetting step by step
Once the vegetable oil is chosen, it’s time to do the nighttime wetting. Do not wash your hair before treatment, the oil should be applied to dry and “dirty” hair. You will only need the oil, a hair elastic and a towel or shower cap. It’s very simple, look at the step by step:
Divide your hair into sections;
- Apply the chosen vegetable oil covering the entire strand from length to ends. Avoid the root, especially if you have straight, oily or mixed hair;
- Make a bun and wrap your hair with a towel or cap (not thermal). The important thing is to prevent the wires from coming in contact with the pillow.
- Let the vegetable oil act throughout your sleep;
- When you wake up, wash your hair with shampoo to remove all the oil;
- Finish as usual.
Easy isn’t it? It’s literally beauty sleep!
How to remove night wetting
One of the main fears of those who do night wetting is not being able to remove all the oil from the hair after treatment and, consequently, having heavy or dirty hair.
If this is a fear for you, don’t worry! Removing the oil from the hair is not a seven-headed animal. Just wash your hair well after treatment. And remember that foam is not synonymous with cleaning, so avoid shampoos with sulfates or anti-residues, as they can damage the hair and make all the benefits of nighttime wetting go away.
There is also a technique to facilitate the removal of oil from the wires. She calls it UCPE, an acronym for “wet, condition, pause and rinse”. The only difference is that after sleeping with the oil in your hair (wetting), you will apply conditioner to your hair ( conditioning), wait for it to act for a few minutes (pause) and then rinse with plenty of water, preferably cold (rinse).
If you choose to remove nighttime wetting with this technique, you don’t need to shampoo. You will notice that the conditioner itself will help – and a lot – to remove the oil from the hair.
Benefits of night wetting
You can already tell that your hair can only benefit from nighttime wetting, right?
In addition to leaving the hair nourished, hydrated, soft and shiny, this treatment is natural and affordable, as vegetable oils are not expensive and can be easily found in natural product stores.
Not to mention that he fits into any routine, right? It’s perfect for those who have little time to take care of their hair, after all, the oil will work while you sleep. It’s literally the sleep of beauty!
