Silk bonnets

Yes! Using a silk bonnet overnight helps to minimise friction against hair as you sleep and hydrates hair each night, to help preserve hairstyles and reduce frizz.

A silk bonnet for sleeping creates a smooth, low-friction surface around the hair while you sleep. This can help reduce overnight tangling, frizz and unnecessary mechanical stress, while also helping to preserve curls, blow-dries and other styles for longer.

Silk creates a gentler overnight environment for the hair and is less absorbent than cotton, helping to keep hair healthy and hydrated.

For the full explanation, read our guide to what happens to your hair when you sleep in a silk bonnet.

Yes. Silk hair bonnets can be used on curly, coily, wavy and straight hair, although the reason for wearing one may differ by hair type.

Curly and coily hair types often use a bonnet to help preserve curl definition and reduce tangling overnight. Fine or straight hair types tend to use it to reduce friction or help preserve a blow-dry, while coloured, chemically treated or fragile hair can benefit from reducing unnecessary overnight mechanical stress.

If you have curly or textured hair, read our guide to silk bonnets for curly hair.

Unlike synthetic or cotton alternatives, our silk bonnets provide unparalleled softness and are naturally hypoallergenic. Whether you’re protecting your hair while sleeping or adding a touch of elegance to your haircare routine, our silk bonnets are a must-have for healthier, more manageable hair. Read more about the benefits of using a silk bonnet here.

Silk is a fibre; satin is a weave. Many lower-cost satin bonnets are made from polyester, although satin can also be made from silk.

Our silk bonnets are made from natural, 100% mulberry silk fibres that are hypoallergenic, breathable, and temperature-regulating, making them ideal for maintaining hair health.

Our bonnets are made from 22 momme, Grade 6A mulberry silk and are silk-lined on the inside where the fabric sits against your hair.

Read our full silk bonnet vs satin bonnet comparison if you are deciding between the two.

Both silk pillowcases and silk bonnets protect your hair, but they serve slightly different purposes.

A silk bonnet offers focused protection by keeping your hair secure, reducing friction, and locking in moisture overnight. A silk pillowcase provides a broader smooth surface, protecting both your hair and skin while allowing freedom of movement.

For optimal results, combine both for protection both around the hair and underneath it. This will maximise hydration, frizz-reduction, and all-around care.

Our guide to silk pillowcase vs silk bonnet explains which is likely to suit your hair and routine best.

Start with dry or mostly dry hair. Depending on your hair type and style, leave it loose or gather it gently into a loose braid, bun or pineapple before placing the bonnet over the hair.

Make sure all of the lengths and ends are tucked inside and position the band so it feels secure without pulling tightly around the hairline.

For curls, braids and longer styles, avoid compressing the hair more than necessary — the aim is to contain it rather than flatten it.

Fit is one of the most important things to get right with any sleep bonnet. The band should sit securely around the head without feeling tight, while the bonnet itself needs enough room to hold your hair without putting the fabric under tension.

Make sure the band sits fully around the hairline and that all of your hair is tucked inside before going to sleep. Very silky pillowcases can make poorly fitting bonnets more likely to move, which makes a secure band particularly important.

If you have a particularly small head, very long hair or a high-volume protective style, fit can vary — our Silk Hair Bonnet product page has the full details of our one-size design.

We recommend putting your bonnet on dry or mostly dry hair rather than soaking-wet hair.

Hair is more vulnerable to stretching and mechanical damage when wet, and covering very wet hair can also mean it takes much longer to dry. If you wash your hair in the evening, allow it to dry substantially before putting your bonnet on.

Yes. Curly and coily hair can be particularly prone to overnight tangling and loss of curl definition because each bend in the strand creates another point where hair can catch or become disrupted.

A silk bonnet helps keep curls contained while creating a smooth surface around them, which can help preserve curl clumps and reduce friction as you move during the night.

For more detail, read our full guide to using a silk bonnet for curly hair.

A bonnet can be particularly useful for long hair, braids and protective styles because it keeps more of the hair contained overnight rather than allowing the lengths to move freely across the pillow.

The most important consideration is space: your hair should fit comfortably inside without being tightly compressed. For very long braids, locs or particularly high-volume styles, a longer or larger bonnet may be more suitable than a standard one-size shape.