Sleep Protection: Pineapple, Bonnets, Silk

Sleep Protection: Pineapple, Bonnets, Silk. Here’s a field-tested path you can run for two or three wash days, then decide.

The core idea: fewer, better steps. Cleanse the scalp well, condition until slip, style on soaking-wet hair, then hands-off until dry.

Steps

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

Toolkit

• Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)
• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet
• Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity

“Technique first, product second.”

Example

For workouts: quick refresh—mist water + a touch of leave-in at the hairline and crown.

Styling angle: apply stylers on soaking-wet hair, aim for even distribution, and keep hands off until fully dry to preserve definition.

Common Mistakes

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

FAQ

How often to clarify? When hair looks dull/limp or after heavy products/hard water exposure.

Best diffusing approach? Hover to 60%, then cup-and-hold; break cast only when fully dry.

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