One of the best ways to preserve curly hairstyles, braids, and blowouts is by using the best silk bonnets for sleeping. I’ve been wearing hair bonnets for so long that it’s officially become a part of my nighttime beauty routine. They’re game changers for protecting your strands at night (they can help prevent snagging) and can help your hairstyle last much longer (as long you wrap it correctly!).

Hair bonnets come in a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes and are designed to be worn by everyone. Whether you’ve got super long straight locks, a wavy wig from Amazon, or thick, curly hair, there are major benefits to popping on a silk bonnet before bed. Most bonnet and cap fabrics are crafted from silk and satin, which are known to improve hair health by reducing tangles, frizziness, and breakage due to their soft and smooth texture, according to the Sleep Foundation (unlike cotton, which can snag at your strands).

So, if you haven’t tried a silk bonnet for sleeping yet or are looking to swap out your old cap with a new, cuter style, check out some of our favorites below. We’ve got a few editor-tested picks as well as TikTok-viral styles.

The best silk bonnets for sleeping:

photo courtesy of Kaitlyn McNab

How adorable is the glittery braid bonnet?! It can hold up to 24 inches and has an adjustable band tie. “It’s rare that braid bonnets are long enough or cute enough, it’s usually a tough choice between one or the other. This holographic glitter bonnet is the perfect middle ground, and sometimes matches my nails. It never slips off and the elastic isn’t agonizingly tight — a great choice for headache-prone girlies like myself.” — Kaitlyn McNab, Entertainment News Editor, Teen Vogue

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BY Shauna Beni-Haynes

April 8, 2024