The Night time is the Right time

Increasing Style Longevity
The Pineapple

Low Ponytail

Loose
Quite a few of my customers have reported that they get the best results by simply sleeping with their curls loose on their pillow. They find that using elastics give them too much stretch and doesn't allow them to get the maximum style longevity. If you do opt for this method, be sure to incorporate a satin pillow case or bonnet into your routine.
Tools needed
Damage Control
Now that we've discussed how to preserve your style to get some extra days from your wash day, let's talk Damage Control! Preventing damage is another, and arguable more important, reason to protect your hair during the night. Tossing and turning on cotton linens is a sure-fire way to cause dryness, split ends and breakage. Here are a couple of tools to use to help prevent damage as you get your precious Zzzzzzz's.
Satin pillowcase
As mentioned above, a satin pillowcase is a great tool to have. It allows your hair to slide across your pillow as well as to preserve its moisture. A cotton pillow case will not only suck vital moisture from your tresses, it often will snag your precious locks, causing damage. And as a bonus, a satin pillow case also helps to maintain your skin's moisture level as well. My favorite satin pillow case can be found on Amazon - it's pretty expensive and comes with a zipper - perfect for toss-and-turners like myself.
Bonnets
Bonnets are an awesome alternative to satin pillowcases. The best ones have a snug headband while boasting enough room for those with oodles of curls. Many curlies apply the double protection of a bonnet AND a satin pillow case - better safe than sorry! My favorite can be found at https://www.thehappyhairco.com/shop/Adult-Reversible-Satin-Bonnet-22-p128406998 - The Happy Hair Co has the absolute lushest fabrics!
Bonus tip: Scalp massage!
(@curlsandblondies)
While you're getting your lovely locks ready for the night, don't forget to throw in a scalp massage. Not only are they uber relaxing, they promote hair growth during the night. Just apply a few drops of your favorite oil to your fingertips and gently massage your hair using a circular motion.
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n3N3WaRa2M
I hope that this blog helped to educate you guys a bit on why protecting your hair at night is important. I also hope that the tools and video examples help steer you in the right direction! I'm sure that there are many other techniques and tools that can be used, so comment below on your favorite way to protect your hair at night and tools that you love to use!
Xoxo,
Adria
Please let me know the stores near Oxford Street, London where I can get the ecoslay products. Thank you!
Your blog posts are always helpful. I normally sleep on a satin pillowcase with my hair in a pineapple.
I love to sleep in a buff.
I love to sleep in a buff.
So I have a question…any ideas of how to work around a CPAP?!? I have tried the pineapple and using a buff and I also use a satin pillowcase, but nothing can stop that CPAP from stretching out/flattening those curls that frame my face. Gah! SO Frustrating! Help!
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