How to Protect a Silk Press While You Sleep

Short answer: To protect a silk press overnight, keep the hair dry, wrap or secure it with minimal tension, and use smooth satin coverage to reduce friction while you sleep.

How to protect a silk press overnight

  1. Make sure your hair is completely dry before bed.
  2. Wrap or secure the hair in the method that works best for your length and style.
  3. Cover the hair with a smooth satin headwrap.
  4. Keep the wrap secure without creating uncomfortable tension.

Why satin helps

A smooth satin surface helps reduce rubbing between the hair and bedding. It can also help preserve the shape and finish of a silk press overnight.

What should you avoid?

Avoid going to bed with damp hair if your goal is to preserve a straightened style. Excess movement, friction and moisture can work against the finish.

Frequently asked question

Should a sleep headwrap cover your ears?

It does not have to, but some wearers prefer over-ear coverage because it can help the wrap feel more secure during movement while sleeping.

Protect the work you put into your style

Sleep N Cute is designed for secure overnight coverage with a smooth satin surface that helps reduce friction around styled hair.

See the Sleep N Cute Satin Headwrap

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