What Is Hair Slugging And Should You Be Doing It?
And-One/Shutterstock By Danielle Ramos-Sullivan/March 23, 2022 12:43 pm EST
You may have heard of slugging, the popular practice of slabbing a thick layer of petroleum jelly onto your face before bed. This skin-protective measure is said to lock in moisture and keep the skin hydrated and supple.
It could be helpful if you have dry skin and live in a cold climate. As Shari Marchbein, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, told Glamour, “To help combat dry winter skin, I have three words: moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.” Although this skincare regime can revitalize dry skin and leave you looking baby smooth, it’s not a one-size-fits-all fix. After all, not all popular beauty trends apply to everyone. Face slugging can feel heavy on your skin, explains USA Today, and if your skin tends to break out, the thick jelly has the potential to clog pores and aggravate acne. While slugging can be a part of your skincare regime, now we’ve embarked on a whole new type of slugging, and this one is exclusively for hair.
What Is Hair Slugging And Should You Be Doing It?
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By Danielle Ramos-Sullivan/March 23, 2022 12:43 pm EST
You may have heard of slugging, the popular practice of slabbing a thick layer of petroleum jelly onto your face before bed. This skin-protective measure is said to lock in moisture and keep the skin hydrated and supple.
It could be helpful if you have dry skin and live in a cold climate. As Shari Marchbein, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, told Glamour, “To help combat dry winter skin, I have three words: moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.” Although this skincare regime can revitalize dry skin and leave you looking baby smooth, it’s not a one-size-fits-all fix. After all, not all popular beauty trends apply to everyone. Face slugging can feel heavy on your skin, explains USA Today, and if your skin tends to break out, the thick jelly has the potential to clog pores and aggravate acne. While slugging can be a part of your skincare regime, now we’ve embarked on a whole new type of slugging, and this one is exclusively for hair.
It could be helpful if you have dry skin and live in a cold climate. As Shari Marchbein, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, told Glamour, “To help combat dry winter skin, I have three words: moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.”
Although this skincare regime can revitalize dry skin and leave you looking baby smooth, it’s not a one-size-fits-all fix. After all, not all popular beauty trends apply to everyone. Face slugging can feel heavy on your skin, explains USA Today, and if your skin tends to break out, the thick jelly has the potential to clog pores and aggravate acne.
While slugging can be a part of your skincare regime, now we’ve embarked on a whole new type of slugging, and this one is exclusively for hair.
Hair slugging is the newest beauty trend
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Also, you might want to make sure that you aren’t using your best pillowcases when you first try it out, or use a sleeping bonnet. Until you get the hang of tying up the perfect sock-covered ponytail, you might stain your bedding.
