What do you do with your hair at night to sleep?

[Anonymous]

I just do a loose high pony tail and it’s because I get hot if I sleep with my hair down.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have longish straight hair- a couple inches past my shoulders. I just sleep with it down most of the time, maybe in a loose ponytail in the summer.

I’m surprised so many people are bothered by the feel of their hair at night. If you are bothered by your hair at night, would you describe yourself as having other sensitivities also, like maybe to wool or socks with seams? I’m wondering if this is more a general sensitivity issue rather than just an issue of being annoyed by the feeling of one’s own hair.

I'm a side sleeper and hate the hair on my face when I toss and turn.

Just past shoulder length; use a scrunchy for a low ponytail, but it leaves a dent in my hair.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What the heck is “bra strap length” hair? Why wouldn’t you say shoulder length or is it something different than that?

Not pp but to me shoulder length is to end of the neck (start of shoulders), bra strap length is to middle of back - where the bra strap is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have longish straight hair- a couple inches past my shoulders. I just sleep with it down most of the time, maybe in a loose ponytail in the summer.

I’m surprised so many people are bothered by the feel of their hair at night. If you are bothered by your hair at night, would you describe yourself as having other sensitivities also, like maybe to wool or socks with seams? I’m wondering if this is more a general sensitivity issue rather than just an issue of being annoyed by the feeling of one’s own hair.

I'm a side sleeper and hate the hair on my face when I toss and turn.

Just past shoulder length; use a scrunchy for a low ponytail, but it leaves a dent in my hair.

If it leaves a dent its too tight or are you going to bed with wet hair?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What the heck is “bra strap length” hair? Why wouldn’t you say shoulder length or is it something different than that?

Not pp but to me shoulder length is to end of the neck (start of shoulders), bra strap length is to middle of back - where the bra strap is.

This is helpful. And people making fun of someone saying bra strap length its because that's how websites describe it so PP said nothing wrong.

[Anonymous]

Where do you buy a satin bonnet?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I had no idea most people “did” something with their hair at night.

I knew about bonnets - that is it.

Bonnets confuse me. Skin NEEDS to breathe. The scalp needs to breathe and I don't think there is any air flow with them. Not to mention all the pollen, oil, dirt trapped inside them. Just seems like the making for yeast or scalp infections especially in the hot, humid summers here.

My scalp breathes all day. 8 hours in a bonnet is not going to cause a problem. That's like saying pillows don't let your scalp breathe.

And obviously you wash the bonnet regularly, just like any other garment or any pillowcase.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I had no idea most people “did” something with their hair at night.

I knew about bonnets - that is it.

Bonnets confuse me. Skin NEEDS to breathe. The scalp needs to breathe and I don't think there is any air flow with them. Not to mention all the pollen, oil, dirt trapped inside them. Just seems like the making for yeast or scalp infections especially in the hot, humid summers here.

My scalp breathes all day. 8 hours in a bonnet is not going to cause a problem. That's like saying pillows don't let your scalp breathe.

And obviously you wash the bonnet regularly, just like any other garment or any pillowcase.

A pillow case isn't wrapped around your head you lay flat on it. Most pillowcases are cotton, cotton breaths. Satin fabric is generally not breathable, especially when made from synthetic fibers like polyester or rayon, which can trap heat and moisture.

[Anonymous]

I put it in a single braid. My little niece, seeing me in the morning like this, said, "You look like Elsa!" So, Elsa style, I guess.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What the heck is “bra strap length” hair? Why wouldn’t you say shoulder length or is it something different than that?

Not pp but to me shoulder length is to end of the neck (start of shoulders), bra strap length is to middle of back - where the bra strap is.

Thin, fine collar bone length hair. Loose scrunchie, high bun because its too hot to sleep with my hair down and when you toss and turn it gets all knotted and messes up. I lose more hair leaving it down then putting it up at night. I like these:

https://www.amazon.com/Goody-Hair-Scrunchies-Women-Accessories/dp/B001T8M9RY/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=16IUM31W1RQTA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xYac2aMn1AMvkJ7LvwwU9Kr_0b5QChNeYXJIQbVdsr1UzulwYFt9W8An6uFIWGpw6U8vSTphrSNoAXCiCvFyDcBy3hkxw2RXs88VnZCb5gGRamwLN2uQ0eg2qiUSdwMIp5lXBvXxurWQiPkYg8_jQ6oqDGE_iR51QKEKvXkn0O9uoT2Vzslmd0cb8qbZOaDHzm91uvWs_WojxZaGSK3X8A.tynJbnroqj8u47QYuc_HPXHHn4_roqtcMDI15WNX1yA&dib_tag=se&keywords=hair+scrunchies&qid=1767488824&sprefix=hair+scrun%2Caps%2C642&sr=8-8

Not sure the satin scrunchies will hold in my thin, fine hair.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I put it in a single braid. My little niece, seeing me in the morning like this, said, "You look like Elsa!" So, Elsa style, I guess.

Cute! Can you sleep on your back with a braid in though?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I had no idea most people “did” something with their hair at night.

I knew about bonnets - that is it.

Bonnets confuse me. Skin NEEDS to breathe. The scalp needs to breathe and I don't think there is any air flow with them. Not to mention all the pollen, oil, dirt trapped inside them. Just seems like the making for yeast or scalp infections especially in the hot, humid summers here.

My scalp breathes all day. 8 hours in a bonnet is not going to cause a problem. That's like saying pillows don't let your scalp breathe.

And obviously you wash the bonnet regularly, just like any other garment or any pillowcase.

A pillow case isn't wrapped around your head you lay flat on it. Most pillowcases are cotton, cotton breaths. Satin fabric is generally not breathable, especially when made from synthetic fibers like polyester or rayon, which can trap heat and moisture.

I use a bonnet. I’ve never heard of anyone getting a scalp infection from wearing a bonnet; no one here has mentioned it. So you can feel less confused now! You’re welcome!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m white with straight, fine hair in a bob cut. I have never in my life thought about doing anything with my hair at night, which I’m now realizing is an immense privilege.

Why is it a privilege to have short, fine hair? I’ll take pulling my full bodied hair that can be worn curly or straight, up loosely each night.

+100
I'm white but with thick, curly hair that I always hated growing up. As an adult, I'm finally aware of how fortunate I am and glad I don't have straight, fine, flat hair.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I put it in a single braid. My little niece, seeing me in the morning like this, said, "You look like Elsa!" So, Elsa style, I guess.

Cute! Can you sleep on your back with a braid in though?

I don't know. I sleep on my stomach or side.

I guess if you wanted to sleep on your back and in braids, you could do a single braid on the side over one shoulder, or two braids?

Anyway, I have naturally straight, thick hair, and usually shower in the morning, but occasionally will shower in the early evening so that it is completely dry before I braid it for bed. When I do that, my hair isn't super "crimpy" from the braid in the morning, but it gives it just a slight wave after brushing that ends up looking like extra volume through the day. I always get complements on that.

[Anonymous]

Shoulder length hair and I don’t do anything.