Shiny, Soft Hair *Does* Happen Overnight Thanks to These 9 Bedtime Treatments

Pros: Rich formula that absorbs quickly, seals split ends

Cons: Pricey

Size: 5 ounces

Key ingredients: Plant-based collagen, caffeine, biotin, niacinamide, biomimetic repair technology, lupine flower peptides

Trust, my tresses have never looked or felt softer since I got my hands on Oribe's latest launch. Like its name suggests, this is essentially the haircare version of a thick, buttery face cream. It coddles your strands with a signature biomimetic repair technology to smooth the hair cuticles and restore softness, and according to Ciceron, it's "specifically formulated to work with the body’s natural overnight renewal cycle." A bonus? It has eucalyptus oil for a calming, spa-grade experience. "[It] makes your nighttime hair ritual feel like true self-care," Ciceron adds.

Customer review: "The Oribe Gold Lust Restorative Night Cream is like beauty sleep for your hair. I wake up with my strands feeling softer, stronger, and way less frizzy. It’s rich but never greasy, so my hair feels nourished without being weighed down. The signature Oribe scent makes the whole experience feel extra luxurious. Honestly, it’s my secret weapon for keeping my hair healthy between washes."

Pros: Absorbs instantly, doesn't weigh hair down, can be used every night

Cons: Smaller size

Size: 1.7 ounces

Key ingredients: Squalane, Powerbond technology, SalSphere technology

If you're looking for a lightweight serum as opposed to a dense, creamy confection, I can't recommend Fekkai's repairing formula enough. The milky consistency absorbs into my strands immediately upon application with zero greasy residue thanks to squalane, which mimics your skin's and hair's natural oils. Despite the thinner consistency and smaller bottle, this formula puts in the work: It has a potent "Powerbond" technology to penetrate and repair broken hair bonds, as well as a "SalSphere" technology to protect against breakage.

Customer review: "Hair feels amazing after using! No need to wash out and no transfer onto my pillow (LOVE that!) Also smells so so so good."

Pros: Can be used multiple times per day; has a fresh, invigorating scent; enhances shine

Cons: Contains silicones if you avoid those

Size: 3.4 ounces

Key ingredients: Polyglutamic acid, citric acid, squalane

Redken's Acidic Bonding Concentrate line contains specific acids (duh) to bring the hair's pH back to its healthy, slightly acidic range. (The pH can go awry due to coloring, excessive heat styling, and environmental aggressors.) The citric acid in this serum also helps fortify weakened hair bonds and repair existing damage by penetrating deep within the hair fibers. The result? Smooth, shiny hair with notably less frizz. The serum is so light and airy that you can use it multiple times per day if you please—once in the morning and again before bed.

Customer review: "This has completely replaced my need for morning and nightly oil in my ends, leave-in, heat protection, you name it. This checks every box with its detangling, high shine, smoothing, and pH balancing properties. I can use 5 pumps in the morning and 5 in the evening on my fine hair and still go 3 days between washes. I fear I'll need a gallon-sized option soon!!!"

Pros: No risk of protein overload, amazing scent

Cons: Has a thicker texture that could weigh down fine hair

Size: 3.3 ounces

Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, bio-fermented coconut water, polyglutamic acid

If you're hoping to drench your lengths in moisture before hitting the hay, look no further than this ultra-hydrating mask. It doesn't have any protein-rich ingredients—just moisturizing players, like hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, and coconut water—so you don't have to worry about potential "protein overload" (yes, unfortunately that's a thing) while you snooze.

Customer review: "I actually really love this product! First of all, it smells amazing and secondly, it makes your hair feel so hydrating and when you wake up in the morning, your hair is super hydrated!"

Pros: Smells great, lightweight consistency, can be applied during the day too for immediate split-end mending

Cons: Some reviewers say it's a bit sticky

Size: 3.4 ounces

Key ingredients: Avocado oil, green tea oil, sacha inchi oil, nangai oil, corn- and coconut-derived bond-building molecule

No, nothing can ever truly "heal" split ends (the only way to truly rid them is to snip them off), but certain products can disguise their appearance. This Aveda number is one of those products. It features sophisticated plant-based bonding technology to strengthen the hair cuticles, along with nangai oil—a botanical rich in fatty acids—to reduce the appearance of pesky frays by 84% in just one night.

Customer review: "I wasn't sure how this would work as it's a little sticky, but it has worked wonders on my split ends. A little bit goes a long way but the other day I put loads in, almost like a mask on my ends, but I could easily [have] gone the day without washing it out. It's not greasy at all. Although it's not my usual go to as I do prefer oils, I liked this product and it smells lovely too!"

Pros: Provides incredible slip to the hair so it doesn't tug against your pillow, great for reducing frizz

Cons: Contains silicones if you avoid those

Size: 3 ounces

Key ingredients: Niacinamide, glycerin, hydrolyzed wheat, corn, and soy proteins

This Kérastase serum provides an overnight halo effect—that's the only way I can describe how shiny my hair looks in the a.m. Each strand appears noticeably more vibrant, and the formula itself is pillow-soft with tons of slip, so you don't have to worry about any friction (and frizz) as you toss and turn.

Customer review: "Amazing! I recommend this product to everyone I know. I like to brush my hair out at night and apply this after and the shine it gives my hair in the morning is incredible. I have thicker hair that is down to my lower back and one bottle will last me months. I use one-ish pumps on each side of my hair before bed."

Pros: Can be used every night without fear of protein overload, smells amazing, super-lightweight consistency

Cons: Contains silicones if you avoid those

Size: 4 ounces

Key ingredients: Mushroom extract, squalane, olive oil

Here's another strictly hydrating formula you can slather on as often as you please—every night if you wish! (Protein-infused treatments, on the other hand, should be spaced out so as to not overload your strands.) And since it's tagged at $10, you don't have to be too precious about blowing through bottle after bottle. Trust me, after seeing the silky, shiny results from the formula's ultra-hydrating mushroom extract, squalane, and olive oil, you won't want to take any nights off.

Customer review: "I cannot BELIEVE how good of a product this is. I tried it for the first time last night on my fine, wavy/curly hair, and woke up this morning with the most controlled curl definition I think I've ever had. Nothing will ever beat this, I think. It smells great, works great, and generally is an incredible product. I love that I can just put it in my hair at night and then wake up and literally not have to worry about messing with styling. Absolutely unreal, I will always repurchase. If I could give this 10 stars, I would."

Pros: Strengthens hair while you sleep and during the day, has UV protection

Cons: Contains silicones if you avoid those

Size: 3.4 ounces

Key ingredients: Moringa seed oil, arginine, rosehip oil, keratin

At first I was a little confused by this formula's UV protection. After all, why do you need to shield your strands from the sun's rays if you're applying it at night? That said, you can technically rake this treatment through your strands right before stepping out into the heat (a beach day, perhaps). Then at night, you can apply once again to let the arginine and keratin repair broken bonds while you snooze. The formula even has a slow-release technology to ensure those beneficial players seep into your strands all night long. Neat, no?

Customer review: "I have thick medium length hair. This hair treatment is so easy to apply. I applied 3 pumps of treatment on the bottom half of my hair and put on a silk cap to protect the hair overnight. In the morning, my hair feels smooth and shiny after styling. Highly recommended."

Pros: Versatile for everyday styling and as an overnight treatment, smells amazing, organic ingredients

Cons: Strong jasmine smell (I personally love it, but those sensitive to jasmine may not)

Size: 1.7 ounces

Key ingredients: Jasmine oil, amla extract, sunflower oil

Technically, this serum isn't specifically marketed for overnight use, but that doesn't mean you can't let it marinate for eight-plus hours. While you shouldn't leave on just any hair treatment overnight (more on that in just a moment!), this natural blend of jasmine oil, amla, and sunflower oil (and nothing else) only continues to nourish over time. It's also so versatile: Feel free to use it on damp hair to seal in moisture, on dry ends as a quick refresh, or root to tip as a pre-shampoo (or overnight) treatment. I've gone through three bottles and will always continue to restock.

Customer review: "I have been using this on a range of curly hair, types 3-4, for the past month. This is amazing and smells so good!! Softens my chronically dry hair when used as a sealant. I can also use on my children’s curls with beautiful results! Reduced shedding and reduced breakage. It’s staple status!"