Beauty sleep just got a new definition. Now, it’s more about the preparation than the rest
The internet has birthed all sorts of beauty trends—some odd, some genius, but all designed to help us look our best. Among them? The notion that waking up radiant starts with going to bed anything but. Mouth-taping, chin straps, rods in your hair—these nightly rituals may allude to a laboratory project rather than a good night’s rest. That said, is beauty sleep not so beautiful after all?
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The New “Beauty Sleep”
It used to be simple: sleep enough, wake up refreshed. Today, the concept of beauty sleep is a whole different ballgame.
Before bed, women wrap their hair in silk bonnets after curling them in heatless rods. They tape their mouths shut, wear a chin strap, tape nasal strips onto the nose bridge, line their lips with a peel-off lip stain, and leave layers of serums, oils, and masks to marinate. Rest might still be the goal, but these routines prove that “effortless” takes serious effort.
What’s fascinating is how clinical these routines have become. They’re trivial at first glance—excessive and laughable to some extent—but many hold scientific merit. Mouth tape promotes better breathing and helps with sleep apnea, chin straps minimize mouth breathing while lifting and tightening, and nasal strips clear congestion and quiet snoring. It’s a multi-step process rooted in function, not plain vanity—a carefully calibrated routine with science as its co-pilot.
Comfort Trade-Off
If beauty is pain, this might just be the bedtime pinnacle of the phrase as the discomfort of this routine is undeniable. Can anyone truly sleep soundly with their mouths sealed shut, or the weight of a jade mask pressing down on their eyes? Many would argue no, but the practice ensues.
For them, it’s a worthy trade-off. In the rush of a nine-to-five grind, where time for self-care is a luxury, sleep becomes the only window to invest in how they look. After all, when you’re juggling multiple responsibilities that can wear down your physicality, bouts of discomfort are virtually nothing compared to the payoff. Is it the placebo effect? Only those who’ve tried it will know. But it’s not solely about waking up radiant and with bouncy hair—it’s also about feeling more put together, more rested, and even a little more confident. You don’t just look better; you feel it, too.
That’s another allure of the trade-off—the quiet satisfaction of having taken care of yourself. Looking your best might not be effortless, but it feels more manageable when you’re using every minute—even the ones spent sleeping.
The Morning After
People have taken to social media to share their reveals, slowly peeling off the tapes and lifting off everything they’ve put on the night before to reveal the transformation. Hair is in an instant blowout, puffiness is reduced, and skin is brighter and plumper. Does it work? The proof is all in the morning after.
Yet this brings us to the next question: Are these necessary? The elephant in the room is that these routines are more luxury than necessity. While they work, they also tap into the growing culture of beauty products that make simple routines feel incomplete without the extra step. It’s easy to see it as a consumer-driven trend—a market capitalizing on something as basic as sleep and turning it into a chance to sell products we “need” to look good.
So, at the end of the day, it’s not something you need. Sleep itself—true and uninterrupted—is enough. But if they work for you and feel worth the effort, then who’s to say it’s not worth it? Self-care looks different for everyone—for some, it’s unadulterated sleep, while for others, the extra step. The best part is that it’s entirely up to you.
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