How to Put on a Bonnet + Find the Right Size

MORE INFO ↴ Here's how I put it on + how to tell if your size is wrong!

I don't wear a scrunchie because my bonnet keeps my hair in place. Scrunchies leave a dent and stretch my roots. However some love this combo method! Try both and see.

➰ Steps to put it on:
1. Place your hands on the rim and spread it apart
2. Hook the back at the base of your hairline on your neck
3. Stretch the bonnet down and hold it open with one hand
4. Use your other hand to press the ends of your curls up towards the roots like you're "plopping" your hair inside. This prevents misshaped and stretched curls.
5. Optional: Roll the rim until it's snug enough around your hair to keep all your curls up.

❌ How to tell if your bonnet is not the right size:
- Your hair is falling down around your neck
- Your hair is smushed and barely fits inside
- The rim feels loose and falls off at night
- The rim is too snug and leaves a dent

⚠️ It's common for bonnets to fall off at night if you have:
- Loose curls
- Waves
- Straight roots
- Very silky/soft hair
This is because there is nothing for the fabric to grip to.
In this case, try an adjustable band like the one I'm wearing, or one that ties like the alternate one I showed.
Some people also like to pin it in place with clips or bobby pin.

🔗 Links to all of these are in my profile!
🔗 Watch the video on how to refresh and learn more about how to make your curls last longer.

#bonnet #curlyhairtips #curlyhairrefresh #silkbonnet

[GenaMarie]

MORE INFO ↴ Here's how I put it on + how to tell if your size is wrong!

I don't wear a scrunchie because my bonnet keeps my hair in place. Scrunchies leave a dent and stretch my roots. However some love this combo method! Try both and see.

➰ Steps to put it on:
1. Place your hands on the rim and spread it apart
2. Hook the back at the base of your hairline on your neck
3. Stretch the bonnet down and hold it open with one hand
4. Use your other hand to press the ends of your curls up towards the roots like you're "plopping" your hair inside. This prevents misshaped and stretched curls.
5. Optional: Roll the rim until it's snug enough around your hair to keep all your curls up.

❌ How to tell if your bonnet is not the right size:
- Your hair is falling down around your neck
- Your hair is smushed and barely fits inside
- The rim feels loose and falls off at night
- The rim is too snug and leaves a dent

⚠️ It's common for bonnets to fall off at night if you have:
- Loose curls
- Waves
- Straight roots
- Very silky/soft hair
This is because there is nothing for the fabric to grip to.
In this case, try an adjustable band like the one I'm wearing, or one that ties like the alternate one I showed.
Some people also like to pin it in place with clips or bobby pin.

🔗 Links to all of these are in my profile!
🔗 Watch the video on how to refresh in my profile, and watch my previous Reel to learn more about how to make your curls last longer.

#bonnet #curlyhairtips #curlyhairrefresh #silkbonnet

[lotslearn]

Hi Gena ~ i wear a similar satin silk bonnet for sleeping. I put a roller clip atop my head to prevent the bonnet from smushing ny curls. I then put it on front to back, lifting over the clip, then reach back and roll/ tuck the back hair up into the bonnet. Even though i'll need to refresh in the morning, the clip stops "flat top" 😊

Hope your Easter was happy and blessed!

[tedamjoke]

I was wearing it wrong 😮OMG! Ty Gena! Perfect example 😊

[amandawyles]

Thanks, I have been using too long a bonnet.

[angiefarmer]

What is the link to the bonnet you are using?

[tazylab]

Hi I never used one, but my sister lives in USA, next time she is visiting us in Argentina, I might ask her to bring me one, I have a lot of frizz, after washing my hair most of the time I let it dry by itself, I don't like to use hairdryer, but any advice before purchasing (I should buy 2?) do you put it with your hair already dry or someone use it with wet hair?, any that anybody wants to share, I really really thank you😊

[ratnadillafarah]

This is actually a good idea! Thanks Gena, I bought a hair bonnet that is too big for my hair, my curls always get flattened/stretched eventhough i put a loose pineapple scrunchie. Definitely will try folding my bonnet on the next routine ❤

[GraceHabing]

help me!!! I have 2b wavy hair and the bonnet that I use is too big and my hair hangs in it and the bonnet doesn't keep it propped up. It is hard to find the right one because I have a loser curl pattern. Any recommendations????!!

[iIilovex]

Thank you!! Helped me figure out what the heck I was doing 😂

[YAcostaSolutions]

Weird question - I have to sleep with an eye mask. Its band wraps around my head. Would I place the eye mask’s band inside or outside the bonnet?

[solarianvoid-pi]

A larger bonnet still works if you put a beanie over top 😅
I tested that and it works okay

[RitaGB]

My bonnet is way too big so i tie a scarf around it to stay on. It has a band instead of elastic. It works most of the time lol i did buy a multipack on Amazon but those were too small so gave them to my daughter 🤷‍♀️ Tricky finding the right size..

[KelseyLovato]

I wear a long bonnet so my hair has space… Maybe I did it wrong tho and need to order a new one…. (I have slightly wavy hair and just want to protect it)

[zuhaib]

I don’t wear a bonnet or sleep with curls in a pineapple. For the longest time, I just use a t shirt (preferably an oversized one) an kinda imitate a bonnet by stuffing my curls inside the t shirt.

[shessupersalty]

My curls are passed my butt... Pinapple bun and a silky pillowcase is a game changer

[Chrissy]

Totally off topic, but beautiful color lipstick!