You had a fantastic hair day, with all of your products performing as expected and no frizz. Your curl definition is unrivaled. But, for any curly girl, the primary question is: how can you make this last till tomorrow, and then the following day, and then the next day, without having to shampoo and style your kinky curly hair all over again?
We have the solution, or rather, nine solutions. With curly hair, there is no one way to sleep. Finding a way to sleep with your hair that won't leave you with dents, frizz, or flattened curls the following day is the key. You have to find the method that works best for you based on the length of your hair, the looseness or tightness of your curls, and whether you sleep with your hair wet or dry. Here are nine different ways to sleep with curls, but you can mix and match them to suit your needs.
Many curlies like to sleep with their curly hair extension in a loose bun to reduce frizz. Before flipping your hair over and tying it into a bun, apply a leave-in conditioner and scrunch gel to it. Make sure your bun is loose, so your curls don't become too stretched out. Avoid a ding by loosely twisting and tucking your bun and fastening it with a scrunchie.
This strategy gives you a lot of styling options in the morning. If your hair is still damp, add extra curling products and dry naturally or with a diffuser.
Plop It
Plop is a popular curl drying technique that prevents kinky curly hair from being held down by gravity. It involves applying gel to hair, then laying a microfiber towel on a level surface and flipping hair over, allowing it to pile up on top of itself into the towel. Tie the towel's sides together so that it stays put on your head. The towel will hasten the drying process and help the curls “pile” properly. Check out our plopping guide for a complete lesson on how to plop with a t-shirt or a microfiber towel.
Two-Strand Twist
A two-strand twist is another unusual method to arrange hair for the night. Do this on wet or dry hair, although the curls will be tighter if the hair is damp to begin with. This procedure allows you to shape certain areas of hair in a way that won't flatten out while you sleep. Separate a portion of hair into two and wrap the two parts around each other from roots to ends to create a two-strand twist. This method is great for curls and coils that are tighter.
Pineapple
Make a very high and loose ponytail with your dry hair by flipping it over. To avoid breaking or denting your Curly hair Extension, use a scrunchie or a fabric-covered hair tie. Recover your balance and separate your ponytail into two halves, one on either side of your head. A little spritz of water or curl refresher in the morning will do the trick!
Mini Braids
Mini braids are a stylish way to keep hair in place at night. To find out what works best for you, try a single loose braid, a French braid, or many braids. Looser braids will help to keep your natural curl pattern, while tighter braids will add more crimp. Divide your kinky curly hair into 6-8 sections and do conventional braids if you don't know how to French braid. This will give you tighter curls if you have loose waves, and it will stretch your hair if you have tighter curl patterns.
Sleep On A Satin Pillowcase Or Bonnet
Use a pillowcase or bonnet made of silk or satin to avoid hair friction while sleeping. Without producing frizz, your hair will flow softly over the pillowcase. This method can be combined with any of the other methods. For example, many ladies pineapple or braid their hair and sleep on a satin pillowcase. To preserve their Curly hair Extension from slipping out of their bonnet while sleeping, Some women sleep with a satin pillowcase and wear a satin hat. Find the right combo for you. To protect your curls, if you don't like the sight or feel of sleeping on a satin pillowcase, tie a satin scarf or wear a satin hat instead. This helps keep loose hair out of your face, as well as knots and tangles at bay. This is primarily a personal choice.
Conclusion
Keeping your curly hair extension in the condition is essential, especially while you sleep. Now that you know the above tips on how to protect your curls overnight, wake up with tangle-free hair and save your time getting ready in the morning. Kinky curly hair extensions deserve your love day and night, and caring for them is an integral part of achieving gorgeous curly hair.
