How should I put up my hair at night?

[bridgeback2life]

Hello, I am a 58 year old AA woman and I love reading this forum. I have curly hair and my hair definitely grows, but I am past menopause and it is REALLY thinning. I've been working on that with vitamins and minoval and I see some real improvement, but I don't know how I can put it up at night without brushing hard or pulling it tight, two no nos. I always air dry my hair. Thanks hope my question was clear.

 

[dlewis]

Welcome to the boards.

I use a satin cloth or satin bonnet on my hair at night. No brushing or anything. Unless I've flatironed my hair. But I only do that a couple of times a year.

 

[baby42]

:welcome3: i am just useing a cap also i am 55 and i use henna it helps my thin hair

 

[veggiegirl314]

Welcome to the board!

Could you maybe cornrow your hair in two big cornrows and sleep in it that way? I'm not sure...just a thought?

 

[mariofmagdal]

I wear a satin moisture scarf. I whole head baggy almost every night.

 

[kandake]

Hi and Welcome.

I usually figure comb my hair back and but a satin scarf over it. The hair hangs freely out of the back of the scarf but the material is still long enough to cover the hair. Sometimes I'll put a bonnet over that. Or use the bonnet sans scarf.

 

[Kranbery]

I just put my hair up in a scarf and make sure the ends are not hanging out.

 

[Toy]

Welcome to the board Cosigning with the other ladies.

 

[SherylsTresses]

Hello there! I moisturize nightly with conditioner, position my hair in a ponytail, bun, baggy almost every night and sleep in a satin scarf and cap.

 

[Dak]

Hello,
Welcome! Another thought would be to start using a satin pillowcase. (scarves don't stay on me)

Are you wearing your hair natural? Can you put it in twists, maybe spritz with a little water & some nice oil or cream?

 

[gissellr78]

My satin cap is dirty so i slept with a pantyhose last night...it worked

 

[SherylsTresses]

My satin cap is dirty so i slept with a pantyhose last night...it worked

Gisselle, I MUST stalk your fotki...!!! BRB

 

[bridgeback2life]

Thank you for the welcomes and the advice. I am admiring all the beautiful tresses in the photos!!!! Wow! You guys have gotten me reading and researching. From the photos I found, I have hair that is mostly 3b with some 3a --- is that right? Will buy a silk scarf tomorrow.