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How To Sleep With Curly Hair: 6 Ways
Sleeping with curls is slightly different from sleeping with straight hair. With curls, it’s all about finding a way to wear it to sleep that won’t leave you with tangles, wonky curls, frizz or flattened curls the next morning.
If you put in a little extra effort before you go to sleep, you can sleep easy and wake up with healthy, bouncy curls. In this article, we’ll share 6 ways to sleep with curly hair that will ensure a bouncy and less frizzy morning.
Also read: The main techniques of the Curly Girl Method
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How to sleep with curly hair tip 1: put your hair up into a pineapple
The best way to keep curly hair intact overnight is to put it up into a pineapple. This is a very high and loose ponytail, on top of your head.
Flip your hair all the way over and secure it to a loose bun, preferably with a scrunchie or a soft hair tie in order to avoid breaking or denting the hair. Stand back up, and separate the ponytail so that half is on each side of your head.
This way your curls won’t stretch out while you sleep. We don’t need to tell you how this technique got its name, do we?
The pineapple method and short curly hair
If you have short curly hair, try to get the ‘pineapple’ as near as possible to the ideal spot.
Tie up your curls in a loose bun with a cloth, headband or a satin scrunchie. If you have collected your short hair at the top, then the chances of sleeping on your hair strands are minimal.
Keep in mind you keep the scrunchie loose to your hair before you fall asleep, to prevent breakage.
How to sleep with curly hair tip 2: sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase
Preferably change your cotton pillowcase for a silk or satin one, for maximum protection while you sleep.
Cotton pillowcases are very drying on curly hair and cause friction while you sleep, which can lead to breakage, dehydrated hair and frizz. A silk pillowcase, on the other hand, will help keep your hair hydrated and prevent breakage.
Silk and satin are soft, so they won’t tug at your hair when you turn or absorb your hair’s natural oils, which lend it natural moisture.
Your hair will glide smoothly over the pillowcase without creating frizz. You can use this in combination with any of the other tricks on this list.
For example, many women pineapple and sleep on a satin pillowcase.
How to sleep with curly hair tip 3: wear a satin bonnet
If you don’t like the look or feeling of sleeping on a satin or silk pillowcase, you can wear a satin bonnet instead to protect your curls. A hair bonnet are usually made of silk or satin. You can also use a silk scarf or a fabric covered hair tie.
They keep your hair in one place and prevent friction. They can also prevent knots and tangles.
Some people can get away with putting their hair directly into the bonnet, while others prefer to pineapple their hair and then pop it in the silk bonnet. Alternatively, you can wrap a satin scarf around your head.
How to sleep with curly hair tip 4: overnight plopping
Plopping is a heat-free styling technique that helps cut down on drying time, without damaging your hair. Instead of letting your curls dry “hanging”, plopping will accordion your curls, helping them keep their defined, spiral shape.
Many women plop for 10-20 minutes before they diffuse or air-dry their hair, and some even keep their hair like this overnight.
You plop your wet hair after you’ve applied your styler, and don’t use a normal towel for this, because that’s made to absorb the moisture from your hair.
And moisture is very important for curls, which are naturally very dry and sensitive. That’s why it’s better to use a soft fabric, such as a cotton t-shirt, microfibre towel or hydrophilic cloth.
Also read: The pros and cons of hair plopping
How to sleep with curly hair tip 5: sleep with a gel cast
When you shower and style your curls with gel, it will dry with a gel cast. Normally you would break this by scrunching out the crunch.
But when you do your wash routine at night and go to bed with a gel cast (maybe pull your hair into a pineapple), the cast preserves your curls.
It will soften while you sleep, but the actual curl is preserved. So this is a perfect trick for fabulous hair for people that don’t have time for a full routine in the morning!
How to sleep with curly hair tip 6: sleep with braids
Braiding your hair is another great way to contain your curls overnight. This is also a great option if you’re wondering how to sleep with wet curly hair. However, braids will impact your natural curl pattern, making it either wavier or kinkier.
- For kinkier curls: braid your hair in multiple tight french braids or mini braids.
- For looser waves: opt for a single loose braid, or a couple of loose french braids.
How do I sleep with curls when I have wet curly hair?
When you are sleeping with wet curly hair you can follow an easy routine.
You can wash curly hair at night or in the next morning. It depends how much time you have.
If you have to get up early the next day, wash your hair the previous night.
Wash your hair 2 to 3 hours before you go to sleep. Remove all the excess water from your hair with a microfiber towel. Before you go to sleep you can apply a light moisturizing hair gel to give your curls extra protection.
Twist the sections from the root into a knot. Tighter curls in particular work especially well when you twist them before bed. This is one of the best hairstyles to sleep in for naturally curly hair.
Whether you wear your hair wet or you have dry hair when you sleep, it’s a personal experiment to find out what’s best for you. Wet or dry hair? It’s both fine!
How do I refresh my curls after sleeping?
When you are sleeping with wet curly hair you can follow an easy routine.
You can wash curly hair at night or in the next morning. It depends how much time you have.
If you have to get up early the next day, wash your hair the previous night.
Wash your hair 2 to 3 hours before you go to sleep. Remove all the excess water from your hair with a microfiber towel. Before you go to sleep you can apply a light moisturizing hair gel to give your curls extra protection.
Twist the sections from the root into a knot. Tighter curls in particular work especially well when you twist them before bed. This is one of the best hairstyles to sleep in for naturally curly hair.
Whether you wear your hair wet or you have dry hair when you sleep, it’s a personal experiment to find out what’s best for you. Wet or dry hair? It’s both fine!
Also read: Freshening up your curls in between washes
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