Sleep Protection: Pineapple, Bonnets, Silk — Deep Dive #2

Sleep Protection: Pineapple, Bonnets, Silk — Deep Dive #2. We’ll cut through hype and show you what reliably moves the needle.

Your best routine is boring in a good way—same steps, small tweaks for climate and porosity, and predictable results.

Steps

1. Detangle with water + conditioner in sections
2. Dry hands-off; break the cast only when fully dry
3. Soak thoroughly before applying anything
4. Apply leave-in on soaking-wet hair
5. Cleanse the scalp; avoid roughing up lengths

Toolkit

• Microfiber towel or T-shirt
• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet
• Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
• Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity
• Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)

“Balance humectants with film-formers when dew points rise.”

Example

For high humidity: leave-in + hard-hold gel, then hover-diffuse to 60% and finish with cup-and-hold. Don’t break the cast early.

Execution angle: one tweak at a time for 2–3 wash days; track results briefly so patterns become obvious.

Common Mistakes

• Over-cleansing or never clarifying
• Applying stylers on nearly-dry hair
• Skipping sleep protection

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