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You’ve just spent another night tossing and turning. Maybe you’re stressed, or it might just be that your bedroom is cluttered with so much stimuli that a good night’s sleep is next to impossible. You’re not alone. Nearly one-third of all Americans (40 million) are sleep-deprived and get less than six hours of sleep each night, according to a recent report conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So what can you do to ensure at least a few nights of unadulterated rest?

Transform your bedroom—a place where you spend one-third of your life—into a sanctuary. Keep the temperature cool (between 65 and 68 degrees), and the room dark and quiet (use a white noise machine if necessary). “Your bedroom should be reserved for sleep, sex and nothing else,” says Robert Oexman, director of the Sleep to Live Institute (sleeptolive.com) in Joplin, Missouri.

Resist the urge to check Facebook at the eleventh hour. The same goes for TV

watching and web surfing—which should come to a halt about half an hour or so before bed, Oexman says. “The blue light emitted from these electronics impacts your body’s production of melatonin, which you need to fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.”

Once you’ve cleared the clutter and kept technology to a minimum, it’s time to think about décor. “Creating a bedroom that is neat, well ordered and yet comfortable can bring a calming influence into the sleeping area,” says Clay Phipps, owner, Haiku Designs (haikudesigns.com). “By choosing a few choice furniture pieces that complement each other to create a sense of balance in the bedroom, it is actually possible to get a better night’s sleep.”

The goal for your bedroom: to make it as positive and uplifting place as possible. “Start by thinking about the artwork and pictures that fill your bedroom walls,” says DeAnna Radaj, an eco-shui consultant and owner of Bante Design (bantedesign.com), an interior design firm in Charlotte, NC. “Do they convey the symbols of rest and romance, which should be the only two activities that take place in this room?”

If not, it’s time to redecorate, corral the piles of dirty laundry and sweep aside the dust bunnies. “Whether you live alone or share your space with a significant other, kids and pets, your bedroom is your refuge and it should reflect that,” Radaj says. Here are her top tips for a zen bedroom:

Pick cool, restful colors. Great options include blues, purples, grays, white, black and green.

Select quality bedding. Buy organic bedding, in cotton or silk, and the best quality organic mattress that you can afford. Your bedroom should invoke feelings of luxury, spa and comfort.

Mix your textures. To engage the sense of touch, mix and match textures in your accent pillows, curtains, bedding, throws and upholstered pieces.

Don’t forget your floors and walls. Wood/bamboo or tile flooring feels wonderful on your feet (along with a cotton area rug to warm you up) and adds color to the space. Don’t hesitate to add patterns to your walls. Just make sure they’re undulating, organic and/or circular in movement, steering clear of jagged lines or angular shapes.

Cover windows with drapes. These will help keep your bedroom blissfully dark.

Skip the mirrors and ceiling fans. In feng shui terms mirrors are ‘activators’ of energy and fans are likened to knives and ‘cut energy.’ If you must have a ceiling fan, avoid hanging it over the bed or place a small crystal on it to negate the ‘cutting’ effect of the fan blades.

“The sun takes out moisture leading to dry hair,” says Jamal Hammadi, a celebrity hair expert and owner of Hamadi Organics in Los Angeles. “And then there’s the chlorine in the pool, which is very drying. It’s like bleach on your hair.” If you’re a frequent swimmer, Hammadi suggests that you apply a dab of conditioner to your hair right before you get in the pool and then immediately afterward. Your overall game plan for this summer is to keep hair moisturized, using targeted products like leave-in treatments, conditioners, serums and masks. The goal: To focus on moisturizing your strands in the same way you focus on keeping your skin hydrated. Finally, pick a product that matches the state of your hair that day. “If my ends are dry after I’ve shampooed and conditioned them, then I’ll use a leave-in conditioner,” Hammadi says. “Whatever you can do to condition your hair, go for it.”

6 natural products for soft silky hair this summer

Make room in your repertoire for these products. They will help keep your hair supple and shiny, no matter how steamy it gets outside.

Nubian Heritage EVOO & Moringa Repair and Extend Detangling Leave-In Conditioner

Moringa oil is high in antioxidants and vitamins that keep hair soft and prevent breakage. Extra virgin olive oil, rich in fatty acids, adds moisture and shine. Also contains quinoa to protect the hair shaft. 8 ounces; $11.99; walgreens.com

Rare El’ements Essential Conditioner

Massage a nickel-sized dollop of this highly concentrated conditioner into hair and you’ll revive even the dullest strands. Formulated with active botanicals, calming essential oils and butters native to Nepal and Brazil, use this treatment as part of your daily maintenance or as a deep hydrating mask. 6.5 ounces; $44; rare-elements.com

Yarok Feed Your Sunshine Hair Serum

This pre-swim treatment is a blend of several vitamins and antioxidants as well as organic aloe vera and black currant seed oil that protects the hair and scalp from pool chemicals and ocean salt. Use as an after-sun soother/replenisher, leaving it in for 10 minutes for maximum benefit. 1 ounce; $26; yarokhair.com

Jonathan No-Frizz Hydrating Balm

Formulated with rice and soy protein, this citrus-smelling balm not only hydrates hair, but it is ideal for humid days as it helps protect hair from humidity and prevents frizz, too. 100 percent vegan. 5.1 ounces; $24; jonathanproduct.com

Tara Herbal Infused Bindi Hair Oil

A conditioning treatment for hair and moisturizer for dry scalp, use a dab of this product featuring sweet almond and safflower oils to add softness and shine. Lavender and jasmine essential oils smell divine. 6 ounces; $24; taraspa.com

Hamadi Organics Shea Hair Mask

This versatile hair mask penetrates even the driest hair to revitalize hair that has been damaged by chlorine or salt water. Made with all-organic ingredients, including shea butter, which helps protect hair and scalp from harmful rays, and vanilla and ylang ylang essential oils, this mask can be used to repair hair overnight, as an all-day leave-in or you can rinse it out in the shower. 4 ounces; $25; hamadiorganics.com