Q&A for How to Sleep with Straight Hair

A silk pillowcase helps prevent breakage while you sleep. The texture of silk is soft and slippery, which means it doesn't rub or create friction when you move. Sleeping with a silk pillowcase can actually work with any type or color of hair.

There is no way to fall asleep with straight hair and wake up with even straighter hair. However, to maintain straight hair, wrap your hair and then tie it with a silk or satin scarf at night.

First, make sure that your bonnet is tight enough. If you’re a wild sleeper, try not to do so much tossing and turning as you sleep.

No, sleeping will not have an effect on the way your hair grows.

I think the same rules apply if a girl was doing it: try brushing it out before bed and iron out any non straight sections.

If your hair is viciously curly or easily tangles at night, then yes. Otherwise it's not needed.

Yes, if you decide to straighten it naturally or with an iron, as long as your hair is not wet after you straighten it, it will be alright.

Put it in a loose ponytail or bun and go over your hair again in the morning.

If you have flat ironed your hair and don't want to mess it up, you should put it in a braid and put on a hair bonnet. In the morning, go over your hair one time with the flat iron.

Try putting it in a ponytail or a loose bun on the very top of your head, kind of like a cheerleader ponytail. This has worked for me and usually my hair gets super knotted or tangled at night.

Yes, you can, but it might be frizzy the next morning. I don’t use straightening oil and my hair still straightens.

No, braids will make your hair wavy. You should put it in a ponytail or a bun topknot.

Maybe try not using the straighter so much, and let your hair rest from the heat.

Sleeping with your hair in a loose ponytail will make your hair super messy. The wrapping technique is a better option.

Yes, you can. I have always used tights and although it does work, you might be left with slightly frizzy hair in the morning. This method is best used on braids.

Yes. Try straightening your hair before you go to sleep and put it in a messy bun or braid. Using a scrunchie is definitely recommended.

Use ribbon hair ties to prevent this problem. This type of elastic hair tie doesn’t leave dents in your hair. Do a search for “ribbon hair ties” on Amazon or Etsy and you will easily find them. Put your hair up in a high ponytail with the ribbon hair tie before bed.