How to put your hair in a silk bonnet?
The right way to put your hair in a silk bonnet depends on hair type: pineapple for curls, two pineapples for voluminous coily hair, a flat bun for a blowout, a loose braid for very long hair. Golden rule: care before the bonnet, never a rubber band, always a silk scrunchie.
Before you start
Apply your evening hair care products (leave-in, cream, light oil) before putting on the bonnet: mulberry silk is not very absorbent and lets your products work on the hair fiber. If you tie your hair up, use a silk scrunchie, never a bare elastic band, which can mark and break hair. Don't overload with product: too much cream weighs down the roots and makes the bonnet slip.
Curly and coily hair: the pineapple
Gather all your hair towards the top of your head, like a very high ponytail, tie it with a very loose silk scrunchie, then put on the bonnet from the nape of your neck towards your forehead. If the pineapple pulls on your roots, make two, one on each side. This preserves the volume and definition of your curls. See also what protection for curly or coily hair.
Coily, straight and long hair
For significant coily volume, make two symmetrical pineapples. If you have twists or braids, put on the bonnet directly over them without undoing them. For a blowout, form a flat bun on top of your head before putting on the bonnet. For very long hair, make a loose braid then gather it high up, making sure everything is inside the bonnet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pineapple technique: gather hair high up, tie with a very loose silk scrunchie, then put on the bonnet from the nape of your neck towards your forehead. If the pineapple pulls, make two.
Always before. Apply your hair care products, let them penetrate, then put on the bonnet. Silk does not absorb your products: they remain active on the hair fiber all night long.
Adjust the elastic to your head circumference, divide the pineapple into two if it's too heavy, and reduce the amount of product. If the bonnet still falls off, its elastic may be worn out.