You had a glorious hair day, all of your products did what they were supposed to and frizz stayed away. Your curl definition could not be beat. But the big question for every curly girl is - how can you make this last until tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day, without having to shampoo and style all over again?

We have the answer, or rather, we have 9 answers. There is no one way to sleep with curly hair. It's all about finding a way to wear your hair to sleep that won't leave you with dents, frizz or flattened curls the next morning. Depending on the length of your hair, how loose or tight your curls are, and whether you wear your hair wet or dry to sleep, you just have to find the way that works best for you.

Here are 9 ways to sleep with curls, but you can mix and modify these for your unique situation.

1. Loose bun
2. Plop
3. Two-strand twist
4. Pineapple
5. Mini braids
6. Sleep on a satin pillowcase
7. Satin Bonnet
8. French Braid
9. Multi-Pineapple

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by Elise Minton
 
It’s been said time and time again that the real secret to healthy hair is a mix of using the right and frequent hair cuts. “You definitely want to keep up with regular haircuts to maintain the shape of your cut and keep the ends fresh and healthy,” says stylist Thai Le of John Barrett Salon in Palm Beach, FL. “If you don’t, your hair will lose its shape and the ends will start to look dry and dull.”
 
So why the magic number of six weeks? It takes about that long for your hair to grow just enough that any damage that exists is visible. “On average, you should get your hair cut every four to six weeks—hair above the shoulders needs it every four weeks; longer styles can a bit longer,” says Le.
 
On the flipside, if you’re trying to grow your hair out long and your hair is healthy and not exposed to much damage (think heat-based styling tools, chemical processes and the sun) Le says you can probably stretch your cuts out to every eight weeks. “You can do ‘dry dustings,’ where the hair is cut dry to see exactly what needs to be taken off, to maintain a nice shape without losing the length. It’s a little more conservative so you don’t take too much off.”
 
To keep your hair looking its best, make sure you use moisturizing conditioning treatments, take care of your scalp and limit how much heat you’re putting on your hair, which only damages it and makes the need for a cut more necessary. “On average, hair grows about half an inch per month, so if you’re getting your hair cut every four weeks or so, just ask your stylist not to take of more than half an inch,” advises Le.

The biggest misconception about men’s hair is that it’s easier than women’s. If you’ve ever seen how long it takes my better half to get ready, you’d agree! 

Getting your space in the shower can be challenging when its loaded up at every corner with your mate’s shampoos, conditioners, deep conditioners and who knows what else!  Gentlemen, this leaves you with little to no room at all for your gear, so having your own go-to bottles is the key.  Claim your space in the shower.

You will realize that the shower is just another piece in the puzzle of good grooming when you wipe away the steam from the mirror and look remaining struggles directly in the eyeballs.

So, now that your hair is wet and considering that you’re at least a week late on that haircut and also being mindful that you don’t have much of an idea for what to do with the mop on top of your head realize that this is precisely the moment when good styling will save your life.

If your hair is textured opt for clay or paste and apply to wet hair and DRY IT, yes that’s right dry it, there are tools to accelerate the drying process and they are powerful. If you don’t have a dryer borrow hers (or his), we won't tell anyone.

On wet or dry hair, the clay will offer up a mix of thickening, activate the texture and provide a bit of definition whereas, the paste is moldable, smoothing and controls texture, cowlicks and fly-aways for the remainder of the day. Are the curls simply out of control? Tame and smooth curls and accentuate natural waves with the water soluble pomade.

Straight hair? That happens. Sometimes straight can become quite the challenge because it simply doesn’t want to do much of anything. Use pomade to slick it into a classic look with a high sheen. 

Long locks? Avoid any urges you may have to succumb to the comb over. Consider applying a paste to damp hair and air drying to accentuate your hairs natural texture. Maybe throw a bun, top knot or braid into the mix.  Man braids are so on point right now and look great when paired with classic looks like fades, hard parts, pompadours and other retro looks. 

So just remember, take the struggle out of the shower and use styling goods to tame your tresses. 

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You’re putting your head in their hands; confiding skeletons you might even keep from your BFF; trusting them to give you the best hair ever. Couldn’t hurt to follow a few rules that will bond you and your hair pro forever. Celeb colorist, Denis De Souza, gets totally honest here…

1) Stop coloring at home. Just stop. Doesn’t matter how nice and easy it looks, the risk of wrecking your color and damaging strands with over-the-counter color is huge—especially if you’re going for highlights. Just bite the bullet and make an appointment. You’ll save money in the long run.

2) Discuss hair health at the BEGINNING of the appointment. You might think a consultation is all about color and placement, but it’s also the time to share any concerns you have about your hair’s condition. Freaking out that your fried ends and breakage are out of control? Tip off your colorist so they can choose a product that will not only repair your strands, but leave them in healthier, shinier condition after the color application.

3) Understand why your pro doesn’t want to retouch every strand. We know, we know. You love your blonde, your bleach, and your touch-ups. But give your hairdresser a break when they refuse to overlap your highlights. Bleach on top of bleach = breakage. And that ain’t pretty.

4) When your colorist wants you to use a product at home, use it. Trust us—this isn’t a sales pitch. There’s good reason for sending you home with, say, Joico’s Color Balance Purple Shampoo and Conditioner—they don’t want your gorg new blonde to go brassy or yellow.

5) Let your pro tone your hair. No, it doesn’t mean they got the color wrong and need to tweak it. It might just mean that your colorist wants to make sure the new caramel/honey/sandy strands in your highlighted brunette hair don’t turn brassy-orange. (And when they send you home with Joico’s Color Balance Blue Shampoo…use it. See #5 if you’re still skeptical.)
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6) Trust their judgment. You may be dying for Taylor Swift’s new Met Gala platinum hair, but that doesn’t mean her exact shade of blonde works with your skin tone and eye color. If your colorist nixes your choice, believe that it’s for good reason and ask them for a compromise that won’t fry your hair or make you look like a total washout.