Kristina is the founder of Lockenbox & Lockenexpertin. She has been intensively involved with the topic of curly hair care since her youth, when her straight hair suddenly turned into curls.
Just a moment ago, my hair was a real curly dream, but then the night came and in the morning everything suddenly looked completely different:
- Messy strands
- lost definition
- the curls are full of knots
- the annoying frizz has struck
- or your hair is simply flat
In short, your curly hair didn't survive the night well. Especially when you're trying to tame the hair catastrophe that arose the night before, the frustration in the bathroom is usually immense in the morning.
In the long run, this nighttime state is also stressful for your curls, and an incorrect overnight care routine can, in the worst case, even damage your hair. Unfortunately, we don't even realize it. Yet we spend a third of our lives asleep.
That's precisely why we should treat our curls as best we can at night . Below, we'll give you a few simple tips on how to preserve and protect your beautiful curls overnight .
How to sleep best with curly hair? Our 3 top tips
So, how exactly do you go about keeping your curls overnight? To avoid a rude awakening in the morning, there are a few tried-and-true tips and tricks for protecting and caring for your curls while you sleep .
Use a silk pillowcase
A silk pillowcase may seem like a luxurious purchase at first, but this precious natural fiber offers many benefits for hair health.
A mulberry silk pillowcase for curls is ideal for the specific needs of curly hair . The smooth surface of the silk pillowcase protects your curls perfectly, allowing your hair to glide effortlessly across the pillowcase.
The surface of a regular cotton cover, on the other hand, is slightly rough, so your hair literally gets stuck to it. On top of that, cotton also draws the moisture so valuable to your curls.
That's why switching to a silk pillow in your curl care routine can be a real game changer with a big impact!
Silk as a luxury treatment for skin & hair
Silk is also a truly luxurious treatment for our skin , and its surface prevents morning wrinkles . Just like hair, the skin also loses less moisture .
But silk can do even more. It regulates temperature and is ideal for sweating . It also has a cooling effect in summer. Furthermore, this natural material
- hypoallergenic,
- antistatic,
- antibacterial
- and even repels dust mites.
The smooth silk also has a soothing effect on the skin and we even find it soothing to sleep on.
The “pineapple” as a sleeping hairstyle
Sleeping with your hair down can have a negative impact on the condition of your curls. Even if you're careful not to lie on your curls when you fall asleep, it can still happen unconsciously during the night, and by morning, your hair will be flat and out of shape.
Due to the natural movements that occur during sleep, long hair in particular is more frequently exposed to friction , which can weaken the structure of your hair in the long run.
The “ pineapple ” has made a name for itself as the optimal sleeping hairstyle for curls.
- The hair on top of the head is loosely tied into a braid so that the hairstyle resembles the shape of a pineapple.
- In this way, all the hair is collected on the top of the head and even if you toss and turn in your sleep, your hair will not be flattened against the pillow
- and your curls remain completely protected.
- When tying the pineapple, make sure not to use hard or stiff hair ties and to make the braid really loose.
We recommend pure mulberry silk scrunchies made from real silk. These are available in large sizes, as you'd expect from scrunchies, but also in small and narrow sizes.
Use a sleeping cap
The advantages:
- great protection for your curls,
- keeps moisture in the hair
- and prevents frizz.
- Wearing a sleeping cap also prevents knotted or matted hair.
When purchasing, make sure you choose a breathable fabric , as your curls love airflow. As with pillows , the antibacterial natural fiber silk is best.
However, there are also versions of sleep caps made of satin. A silk or satin cap can be particularly cozy during the colder seasons.
