I Slept with a Silk Bonnet On and Here Are the Benefits!
Our hair goes through a lot already during the day, so why not protect it while we're asleep, right? Wearing the right silk bonnet to sleep will help protect your hair from harsh fabrics, keep your hair hydrated and so much more! Here are a list of benefits to why you should wear one to bed tonight.
1. It keeps your hair hydrated
Yes ma’am it does wanderers like keeping your hair hydrated, how?
It 'provides a protective barrier, reducing friction and breakage during sleep' according to amerisleep.com, therefore it helps maintain your desired hair for tomorrow's adventure!
2. Keeps your hair sane (literally)
Your curls that you’ve worked so hard on the night before, will be safe and sound in a silk bonnet, since it helps retain the moisture within your hair.
3. Less tangles
It will leave your hair much easier to brush in the morning which saves A LOT of time in the AM, if you’re usually late for work.
4. Reduces Dandruff
If you have dandruff all over your black shirt and pants, and are visibly showing on your hair, then a silk bonnet is what you need my friend.
I was a person who struggled with dandruffs too. Surprisingly, when I started incorporating hair bonnets into my hair routine, I saw a huge difference!
5. Your hair products remain in your hair!
As it keeps the natural oils and moisture in your hair, it also keeps the products you applied on your hair; deeply penetrating through your hair as you are sound asleep.
6. Prevents dryness
As mentioned in my recent post about silk, I talked about how silkworms are high in protein, oil, minerals and vitamins. So it is a huge benefit for
hair and skin!
Therefore, wearing a silk bonnet prevents your hair from drying out, and it protects all the necessary proteins, oils and minerals your hair needs.
For more information on silk, visit: The Secret Behind Sleeping on Silk
7. It protects your hair
Let’s be honest, most of us reading this are sleeping on the regular cotton pillowcases that are sold insanely everywhere. For that reason, you should invest in a good silk bonnet. It’ll keep your hair from rubbing against your pillows, which creates frizz (even split ends) as you are tossing and turning throughout the night.
FAQ’s
What was the purpose of bonnets?
Bonnets are created not only to protect hair, but to allow your hair to freely glide against fabrics that are not too harsh for your hair.
Does wearing a bonnet improve hair growth?
Yes, with all the benefits mentioned: it hydrates your hair, less tangles, reduces dandruff – which in time contributes to supporting overall hair health and retention.
Can a white person wear a bonnet to bed?
Yes! It doesn’t matter what race you are, I’m Samoan and I have tons of bonnets! They are great for everybody's hair.
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