Bonnet vs. scarf vs. silk pillowcase: which one wins?
All three protect your hair at night. Here's how to choose, or why you might want two.
The great hair-protection debate. Everyone has an opinion, and the honest answer is that each option is good at something different.
The bonnet
Best for: long hair, curls, braids and protective styles. It holds everything in one place.
The catch: it slips. You fall asleep wearing it and wake up to find it somewhere near your feet.
The scarf
Best for: wraps and sets that need to stay exactly where you put them.
The catch: there's a learning curve to tying it so it stays, and some people find it warm.
The silk pillowcase
Best for: anyone who wants protection without wearing anything to bed. It looks after the hair touching your pillow and your face at the same time.
The catch: it doesn't hold your hair in place, so very long or very textured styles can still shift around.
Think of the pillowcase as insurance for the bonnet.
The verdict
Use a bonnet or scarf for your style, and sleep on a silk pillowcase as the backup for the nights the bonnet goes rogue. You're covered either way, and your skin gets a better night too.
The short version
A bonnet or scarf holds your hair. A silk pillowcase protects hair and skin with nothing to fall off. Together they cover everything.
