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The silk sleep bonnet from Curly'N'Covered - also called a silk bonnet or turban - was designed to disturb the hair structure as little as possible during sleep. Even when hair is beautifully defined and well cared for in the evening, several hours of movement on the pillow can create friction, pressure, and pulling.

Curly, wavy, dry, or sensitive hair in particular often reacts with frizz, knots, loss of definition, and dry ends. The very smooth surface of mulberry silk allows the hair to glide more easily, however. Curl clumps are rubbed apart less, lengths and ends are protected, and moisture remains in the hair more effectively.

The effect is especially noticeable the next morning: curls may remain more defined, frizz is often reduced, and less refreshing or restyling is frequently needed. Straight, fine, color-treated, or breakage-prone hair also benefits from reduced friction.

• Product type: double-layered sleep bonnet / silk turban for nighttime
• Ideal for: curls, waves, afro-textured hair, and dry, sensitive, color-treated, and frizz-prone hair
• For curls: helps preserve definition and curl clumping overnight
• For the hair: reduces friction and helps prevent frizz, tangling, breakage, and split ends
• Moisture: removes less moisture from the hair than many traditional pillowcases - for smoother lengths and ends
• Material: 100% mulberry silk, 22 momme, Grade 6A
• Construction: double-layered, glossy silk inside and out, without irritating inner seams
• Fit: individually adjustable at the back, without elastic, for approximately 58–63 cm head circumference
• Quality: handmade in Germany in small batches

What distinguishes this silk turban from many traditional sleep bonnets is not just the material. The mulberry silk is processed in two layers, so the smooth silk side is on both the inside and outside. There are no irritating labels or rough seams inside that hair could rub against during the night.

An elastic band was also deliberately omitted. Instead, the turban can be individually adjusted with two ties at the nape. This allows it to sit securely without cutting in uncomfortably or leaving pressure marks.

With 22 momme Grade 6A mulberry silk, the material quality is also considerably higher and more substantial than that of many very thin silk bonnets. Together with the double-layered construction and production in Germany, this also explains the higher price compared with simple satin bonnets.

How to use

Gather the hair loosely at the top of the head before going to sleep. For curls, a loose high ponytail or bun is particularly suitable - often referred to as a Pineapple. This keeps the curls from being compressed and gives the turban additional support.

Pull the silk turban over the hair and make sure all lengths and ends are fully inside it. Then tie the two bands at the nape so that the turban sits securely but does not feel tight.

In the morning, carefully remove the turban, shake out the hair, and reshape the curls with your fingers if needed. A significantly smaller refresh is often enough compared with a night on a traditional cotton pillow.

The turban is particularly suitable for short to medium-length or approximately shoulder-length hair. With very long or especially voluminous hair, the volume of the one-size design may be insufficient.

Material & care

Material: 100% mulberry silk, 22 momme, Grade 6A

• Washing: hand wash or use the washing machine's hand-wash program in a laundry bag
• Detergent: use a special silk detergent
• Drying: not suitable for tumble drying and do not dry in direct sunlight; preferably lay flat on a towel
• Ironing: at low to moderate temperature without steam
• Bleaching: do not bleach

The mulberry silk used is tested for substances relevant to human health. Curly'N'Covered sources the silk from China, where the desired quality and fabric testing are available at a realistically feasible price. From cutting to the finished turban, production takes place in Germany; each turban is made in small batches and individually inspected.

The testing or certification applies to the silk fabric used, not to the finished silk turban. Therefore, the finished product itself does not bear a corresponding consumer protection seal.

FAQ

Why is a silk sleep bonnet good for the hair?

During sleep, hair moves across the pillow for many hours. This creates friction and pulling, which can roughen the hair surface, pull curls apart, and contribute to frizz, knots, and breakage. The very smooth surface of silk significantly reduces this friction and protects lengths and ends overnight.

What does a silk bonnet do specifically for curls?

Curls depend on their clumping. If individual hairs are loosened from these clumps by friction during the night, or if the curls are constantly compressed and shifted, they can look frizzier or less defined in the morning. A silk turban helps preserve the curl structure overnight and can significantly reduce the effort required for a morning refresh.

Does a silk bonnet help with frizz?

It can significantly reduce frizz because the hair rubs less against itself and the pillow at night. This difference is often particularly noticeable with dry, curly, or porous hair. Frizz cannot of course be prevented completely, as hair condition, care, humidity, and styling also play a role.

Can the silk turban help prevent breakage and split ends?

It can reduce an important trigger: mechanical friction. Sensitive lengths and ends experience less stress on the smooth silk surface than when they frequently rub against rougher fabrics. A silk turban is therefore a useful addition for hair that breaks easily or is prone to split ends.

Why does more moisture remain in the hair?

Traditional cotton fabrics can absorb moisture and natural lipids from the hair. Silk is significantly less absorbent and therefore removes less moisture from the hair. This is particularly interesting for curls and dry hair, as lengths and ends often remain smoother in the morning.

What is the difference between silk and satin?

Satin is initially only a type of weave, not a specific material. Many inexpensive sleep bonnets made of “satin” are made from polyester. This Curly'N'Covered turban, by contrast, is made from 100% genuine mulberry silk. It is a natural fiber with a very smooth surface. If you are looking for a genuine silk bonnet, you should always check the specific material details.

What does 22 momme mean?

Momme is a traditional unit of measurement for the weight of silk fabric. The higher the momme value, the denser and more substantial the silk fabric generally is. 22 momme is a high-quality, comparatively robust grade that is very well suited to products used and washed regularly.

What does Grade 6A mean for mulberry silk?

Grade 6A refers to the quality level of the mulberry silk used, as specified by the manufacturer. Together with the momme value, this provides a better indication of the material quality than the term “silk” alone.

Why is the Curly'N'Covered silk turban double-layered?

The turban is made of smooth mulberry silk on both the inside and outside. This means that the glossy, especially smooth fabric side is also in direct contact with the hair. The double-layered construction also makes the turban sturdier and more substantial than many very thin, single-layer sleep bonnets.

Why does the silk turban not have an elastic band?

A fixed elastic band can feel tight, leave marks, or be too loose or too tight for different head shapes. The Curly'N'Covered turban is therefore tied at the nape. This allows the fit to be adjusted individually.

How can I prevent the sleep bonnet from slipping off at night?

For curls, it helps to loosely gather the hair at the top of the head into a Pineapple before putting on the bonnet. This keeps more volume at the crown and gives the turban additional support. Then tie the bands firmly enough for the turban to sit securely without feeling uncomfortably tight.

What hair length is the silk turban suitable for?

The one-size design fits a head circumference of approximately 58–63 cm and is particularly well suited to short to medium-length or approximately shoulder-length hair. With very long, very thick, or especially voluminous hair, the available volume may be insufficient.

Is a silk bonnet only useful for curls?

No. Straight, fine, color-treated, dry, or breakage-prone hair also benefits from less friction overnight. The effect is often especially noticeable with curls because definition and clumping are easier to preserve.

Do you sweat under a silk turban?

Genuine silk is breathable and temperature-regulating. As a result, it usually creates less heat buildup than many sleep bonnets made of synthetic polyester satin. Individual perceptions of warmth can of course vary.

Silk turban or silk pillowcase - which is better?

Both reduce friction. However, a silk turban fully encloses the hair and keeps the lengths together throughout the night. A silk pillowcase also protects the facial skin and is especially comfortable for anyone who does not want to wear a bonnet at night. For maximum hair protection, both can also be used together.

Why does the silk turban cost 95 euros?

Several factors come together here: 100% Grade 6A mulberry silk in 22 momme, double-layered construction with silk inside and out, a tie fastening without elastic, and production in small batches in Germany. This is therefore not a simple polyester satin sleep bonnet, but a carefully crafted hair accessory for everyday use.

Curly'N'Covered

Curly'N'Covered develops hair accessories specifically for curls, waves, and sensitive hair structures. The focus is on treating the hair as gently as possible - when drying as well as during sleep. The silk turbans are made in small batches in Germany and combine high-quality materials with a thoughtfully designed, practical fit.

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