Everything You Need to Know About the ‘Morning Shed’ TikTok Trend – ryan

The experts say some of the steps can be helpful, but the whole thing leans more toward fad culture. Face masks certainly help boost hydration, and eye patches reduce puffiness. Heatless curlers and silk wraps can protect your strands while you sleep. Even taking a step further and adding A scalp serum to strengthen and thicken hair while you snooze. But it’s reeks of getting a rise out of the internet. All these steps together can cause irritation and discomfort.

“It has the potential to be both beneficial and harmful. If done thoughtfully, it can enhance skin health and support a consistent nighttime routine. But when taken too far, or layered with too many products and gimmicks, it can irritate the skin, disrupt sleep and create unrealistic expectations about overnight results,” says Brezavscek. “The morning shed should be gentle. If the goal is long-term hair health, take your time and treat your strands with care,” adds Dr. Gohara.

Should I Try the Morning Shed Trend?

If you are going to attempt the trend, Brownlee suggests consulting with a skincare professional before combining multiple products for an extended period of time and be mindful of ingredients and textures. “Since this trend focuses on a transformative removal process to wake up with glowy, plump skin, it can be costly and time-consuming. Additionally, it is not tailored for people with sensitive or acne-prone skin, as excessive layering of products can cause irritation and breakouts. Choose the steps that make sense for you and your skin!,” she explains.

Dr. Gohara agrees, telling me how important it is to customize the experience to fit your skin and hair type. “If people start mimicking routines that aren’t suited to their hair or skin type just for the aesthetic of a morning shed, they could over-style or cause damage. It’s always important to personalize the process.”

I found out the hard way when I tried an overnight sleep mask. I was left with major breakouts and couldn’t actually sleep knowing I had a huge sheet on my face. But look, if the ‘morning shed’ sparks joy for you, go for it. It’s also OK to keep your nightly ritual as is. As Brezavscek concludes, “I love the intention behind it. The commitment to routine, the emphasis on self-care, the celebration of progress, it’s all lovely. But great skin doesn’t require theatrics. You don’t need 10 devices and a silk bonnet to wake up looking refreshed. In dermatology, consistency always wins over intensity. Hydrate, sleep, wear your SPF and be kind to your skin. That’s the real morning glow.”