Ria Bhagwat is the lifestyle editor at Real Simple, where she covers stories related to health, wellness, life, and home. Prior to joining Real Simple, Ria was a freelance lifestyle writer at a variety of publications, including Apartment Therapy, Well+Good, and House Digest, where she wrote about everything from color coordination to holistic wellness. In her spare time, you can find Ria taking walks across Brooklyn or obsessing over which romance novel to read next.

It's a scenario that's all too familiar for anyone with medium to long length hair: after waking up in the morning and strolling into the bathroom, you notice that your hair has gone haywire from all the tossing and turning throughout the night. Protecting your hair while sleeping is tricky, especially if you're born with fine, curly, or natural hair that can be disturbed during sleep. Thankfully, there's a solution: opting for hairstyles that better prevent pulling and frizzing can help you sleep more peacefully knowing your hair is protected overnight. We asked professional hairstylists for their favorite, client-approved ways to protect hair while sleeping.

Unfortunately, yes. Certain types of hair -- such as fine or brittle textures -- can be susceptible to hair loss, especially while sleeping. When we're asleep, our hair is affected by tangling, loss of moisture, and friction caused by quick, unconscious movements. Sleeping with wet hair can also contribute to sleep-induced damage; just like wet hair is more likely to break post-shower, the same applies to going to bed with wet hair. It's always best to hit the sack once your hair is completely dry.