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

[Anonymous]

I put on a satin bonnet. My hair is short.

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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?

DP. I always get a dent in my (dry) hair when putting it in a ponytail, even with a scrunchy.

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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 sleep in a bonnet on a satin pillowcase and I'm fine.
If this was an issue people wouldn't do it, I promise.

[Anonymous]

Only one bonnet recommendation? Please share your! I have collarbone fine hair and use a silk -satin pillowcase, which has definitely improved my hair. I'd like to try a bonnet to contain my hair too. TIA!

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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?

DP. I always get a dent in my (dry) hair when putting it in a ponytail, even with a scrunchy.

I'm the PP with the dent in my hair.. it's dry when I go to bed; I shower in the morning. It's not too tight because in the morning, it's usually hanging on by like 3 strands of hair.

When I was younger, and slept on my back, I coiled it in a high bun.

[Anonymous]

Slightly wavy, about 2 inches below shoulder length. If I'm washing it the next day, I put it in a high but loose bun with a scrunchie. If I'm not washing it, I just keep it down, but it annoys me during the night.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm surprised this many people sleep in satin bonnets.

It's how everyone has super long hair now. I recently went on a bachelorette trip and every woman there had a bonnet. We laughed and laughed about it. I'm not sure the older generations have caught on, but it seems like everyone under 40 wears a bonnet to sleep in. They're really comfortable. I can't stand the feeling of hair on my neck now when I sleep.

I believe the bonnets started in the black community. I am black but a bit vain and hate the way they look. (Little Miss Muffett ) so I simply sleep on a silk pillowcase with my hair braided.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Have you never worn a hat all day? It’s not complicated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm surprised this many people sleep in satin bonnets.

It's how everyone has super long hair now. I recently went on a bachelorette trip and every woman there had a bonnet. We laughed and laughed about it. I'm not sure the older generations have caught on, but it seems like everyone under 40 wears a bonnet to sleep in. They're really comfortable. I can't stand the feeling of hair on my neck now when I sleep.

I believe the bonnets started in the black community. I am black but a bit vain and hate the way they look. (Little Miss Muffett ) so I simply sleep on a silk pillowcase with my hair braided.

Pp here. I just checked out the link from
for the bonnet recommended. That doesn’t look at all like what I was describing. I really hate the mushroom looking bonnets. The one linked looks like an old sleeping night cap or beanie. I could possibly go for something like this. Thanks to whomever linked it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm surprised this many people sleep in satin bonnets.

It's how everyone has super long hair now. I recently went on a bachelorette trip and every woman there had a bonnet. We laughed and laughed about it. I'm not sure the older generations have caught on, but it seems like everyone under 40 wears a bonnet to sleep in. They're really comfortable. I can't stand the feeling of hair on my neck now when I sleep.

I believe the bonnets started in the black community. I am black but a bit vain and hate the way they look. (Little Miss Muffett ) so I simply sleep on a silk pillowcase with my hair braided.

Pp here. I just checked out the link from
for the bonnet recommended. That doesn’t look at all like what I was describing. I really hate the mushroom looking bonnets. The one linked looks like an old sleeping night cap or beanie. I could possibly go for something like this. Thanks to whomever linked it.

What was the link?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm surprised this many people sleep in satin bonnets.

It's how everyone has super long hair now. I recently went on a bachelorette trip and every woman there had a bonnet. We laughed and laughed about it. I'm not sure the older generations have caught on, but it seems like everyone under 40 wears a bonnet to sleep in. They're really comfortable. I can't stand the feeling of hair on my neck now when I sleep.

I believe the bonnets started in the black community. I am black but a bit vain and hate the way they look. (Little Miss Muffett ) so I simply sleep on a silk pillowcase with my hair braided.

Pp here. I just checked out the link from
for the bonnet recommended. That doesn’t look at all like what I was describing. I really hate the mushroom looking bonnets. The one linked looks like an old sleeping night cap or beanie. I could possibly go for something like this. Thanks to whomever linked it.

What was the link?

https://www.amazon.com/Satin-Lined-Hair-Cover-Sleep/dp/B08KY8M96R

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Have you never worn a hat all day? It’s not complicated.

Lol 😂 hats make your head hot that's why people wear them to stay warm!

[Anonymous]

Why the f is everyone talking about satin bonnets. Silk. Silk! You want silk bonnets, people! Just the part that touches your hair needs to be silk, so they don't have to be expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB1YKRS6

This is what I wear. My hair has layers just past my shoulders. If you have really thick or much longer hair it may be too small for you but it works well for me. There is an elastic band you can pull on to make it tighter.

I am a hot sleeper and it has never bothered me. I just make sure my hair is bone dry before I go to bed. It helps retain moisture nicely.

[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.

My wife is Black. She’s says you can have your privilege of not wearing a bonnet at night. She’ll keep her privilege of being 60 but having the skin of a 35 year old.

Why would you write this?

Agree.

DP. Y'all are too sensitive.

[Anonymous]

Very long hair - nothing. Sleep with it down - sometimes it’s wet.