by Soleau Club
Photo Credit: via Pinterest, Model: Unknown
Okay. I know how it sounds. When I first heard about mouth taping, I thought it was either some kink-adjacent chaos or a Gwyneth-level wellness flex that didn’t apply to us mere mortals.
But then I did it once. And babes—I woke up feeling like I’d been plugged into a Tesla charger all night.
Let me break down what mouth taping actually is, why I do it, and why it’s now as essential to me as my rose quartz water bottle and my tongue scraper.
Wait, What Even Is Mouth Taping?
It’s exactly what it sounds like: you literally tape your mouth shut before bed. Not with duct tape, babe—let’s be clear. We’re not in a horror film. We use gentle, skin-safe surgical tape or bougie strips made just for this.
The goal? To force your body to breathe through your nose while you sleep. Nasal breathing = better oxygen flow, deeper sleep, and waking up with a supermodel jawline (okay, semi-joking… but not really).
Why I Started Taping My Mouth (Besides the Vibes)
Here’s what made me do it—and why you’ll probably want to try it too:
✦ 1. My Sleep Quality Was Mid AF
I was sleeping but not resting. You know that annoying fog where you’re technically awake, but it feels like someone left your brain in the microwave? Yeah. That.
Mouth breathing at night causes you to:
- Snore (yes, even cute girls snore)
- Wake up dehydrated
- Mess with your REM cycles
- Get zero real recovery
Once I started taping = no more dry mouth, no more tossing, no more crusty energy.
✦ 2. It Helps with Bloating + Jawline Puff
Not kidding. Mouth breathing can cause facial swelling, double chin energy, and inflammation. When you breathe through your nose, it activates your parasympathetic nervous system (aka rest-and-digest), meaning:
- Better digestion
- Less cortisol
- Less bloat
- More sculpted “I woke up like this” energy
✦ 3. My Focus Got Sharp AF
Deep sleep = better memory, focus, and mood regulation. When I tape, I literally wake up ready to write emails, romanticize my protein shake, and plot my global takeover. It’s giving clarity. It’s giving CEO. It’s giving laser vision.
So… Is This Dangerous? Or Just Kinda Hot?
Let’s be real—if you have sleep apnea, serious nasal blockage, or medical issues, talk to a real doctor, not just a hot girl on the internet.
But if you're a healthy queen who might just be mouth breathing your beauty away, here's how to try it safely:
How I Started (aka My Hot Girl Mouth Taping Starter Pack)
- Tape: I use Micropore surgical tape or Hostage Tape (it’s a little dramatic, but we love a moment).
- Start Slow: Try it for a nap or during meditation first. Get comfy.
- Clean Face: Clean, dry skin = no breakouts or sticky residue drama.
- Sleep Position: Side sleeping > back sleeping (pro tip from facialists too).
What It’s Actually Done for Me:
✨ I wake up hydrated and glowing ✨ I don’t snore or mouth-breathe anymore ✨ My energy lasts longer (even without 3 matchas) ✨ My face is literally less puffy ✨ My sleep is deep, sexy, and regenerating
It’s free. It’s lowkey weird. But it works. And honestly? I’ve started packing tape in my travel skincare bag. Like, who even am I?
Try It, Tape It, Tell Me Everything
This is the kind of hot girl wellness that no one told us about—but we’re telling each other now.
Mouth taping isn’t just for your sleep. It’s for your nervous system. Your skin. Your mood. Your energy. Your everything.
Welcome to the dark side, babe. We sleep with our mouths shut, our third eye open, and our goals fully downloaded by 7AM.
Follow @soleauclub for more hot girl healing, glow-up rituals, and biohacks that actually work. We don’t gatekeep here—we glam hack.
