Messy Bun A bun keeps your curls contained while minimizing breakage and frizz-causing friction. Simply twist your curls up into a loose, messy bun on top of your head and secure with a soft scrunchy.
Loose protective curly hairstyles like two-strand twists, sleeping with flexi-rods, or a high bun are going to be your best bets. The key when it comes to how to get curls to stay is to corral your hair in a way that won't flatten your curl pattern or stretch your coils out too much.
Switching to silk pillow covers, sleeping on your sides, and wearing a sleeping cap can help maintain your curls. Tie your hair into a loose bun at the top like a pineapple with a cloth or satin scrunchie. This keeps the curls from getting flattened.
Sleep with your natural hair in simple bantu knots, as demonstrated in this TikTok from @elsadesiree, to get gorgeous curls sans the heat. Here's what to do: Split your hair into small sections and twist each in circles toward the back of your head to create small mini buns. Secure the knots with hair elastics.
Sleep with a silk or satin bonnet, scarf or pillowcase. Dry your hair as much as you can with a t-shirt or towel, like PATTERN's microfiber towel for curly hair. Seal in the moisture with a conditioner, so it stays tangle-free. Add in oils to help prevent natural hair breakage.
Generally, the more buns you have, the curlier your hair will be. One or two bigger buns will create waves rather than spiral curls, so section your mane and get twisting into as many miniature buns as you like! Then, secure into place with grips and get some beauty sleep.
Sleeping right with curly hair is important for preserving curls, preventing breakage, reducing frizz, and maintaining moisture. To preserve curls while sleeping, try protective styles like pineappling, braids, or buns and use satin or silk pillowcases or bonnets.
Silk pillowcases are a great way to keep your curls protected from breakage and frizz. They're made from a natural material that's smooth and gentle on even the most delicate of hair types—and they'll help keep your curls smooth and shiny all day long.
Loose and classic curls can lather up two to four times a week. Coily curl types can co-wash weekly, and deep cleanse with shampoo once a month. Tight curls fall somewhere in between - shampoo or co-wash every few days to a week. A good rule of thumb: If your curls feel dry, try washing less frequently.
Simple twists and well-secured braids can stabilize your curls through the night. Tying a silk scarf or using a hair bonnet over your braids, keeps them in place and frizz-free. Certain parts of our hair, usually the ends, can get more dry and frizzy overnight.
It's the cute name given to the loose high ponytail that sits on top of the head. You can wear a pineapple whether you have thick, fine, short, or long curls. Wearing a pineapple is a great way to sleep with your curls because it helps prevent frizz and flattened curls that may be caused by laying on a pillow.
Give your curls at least 20 minutes to set for best results. If you have more time, leave the t-shirt on overnight. By compressing the curls, the secured fabric can help them dry into curly hair that has gorgeous body and shape—without risking frizzy hair.
Luckily, it is possible to get your curl back - but it will take some time and effort. First, you'll need to deep condition your hair to restore moisture levels. Next, cut off any damaged or split ends. Once your hair is healthy and strong, gradually start introducing heat-free styles, such as braids and bantu knots.
3A hair is made up of well-defined and springy curls that have a loopy, “S” shaped pattern. Their circumference is the size of a piece of sidewalk chalk. 3A ringlets have a fine to medium texture. This curl type benefits from lots of body and movement, but is prone to frizzing and dryness.
Just like you put a glass of water by the bed, doing a pre-bedtime 'refresh' will keep curls hydrated while you sleep. Mix a small amount of Curl Cream or Curl Conditioner with a little water in your hands. Glaze it over the parts of your hair that need TLC. Hair should be hydrated but not wet.
Silk or satin cap like PATTERN's Satin Cap, headscarf, or pillowcase. A cloth-covered hair tie or scrunchies such as PATTERN's Satin Scrunchies. Moisturizing styling products such as curly hair cream or curl custard. Curly hair oil such as Argan oil or Jojoba oil.