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**Lianna** · December 9th, 2011, 01:02 PM

oktobergoud, are you open to the idea of a silk bonnet? I change my pillowcase way to often to own just 1 or 2 silk pillowcases (I don't own any).

There might be a pillowcase here that you fancy: http://www.nextag.com/silk-pillowcase/compare-html (there's a variety of prices)

I bought my bonnet here, it's 100% silk, which breaths/doesn't get hot and it was only $18 and I think the shipping was $7 but I'm in Brazil so it might be cheaper for you.

**oktobergoud** · December 9th, 2011, 01:31 PM

Honestly? Well no, I already know I'd never wear that bonnet! I get headaches very quickly and I guess it would just be too much hassle.. I'm a lazy bum, I'll admit it

I like how they call it 'silk hair lingerie' hehe

But thanks for the suggestion anyway

I'm not really interested in buying it online, because that always means shipping costs (specially if it's international shipping D: ) and I don't want to spend that much money on 'just' a pillow case. I have spent WAY too much money on my hair already.. I think of my 2012 resolutions is going to be 'not spending any money any more on hair products'. I think I have enough products for a year :P

Anyway, I might do some more research on the cotton satin and might buy those, they are available here and not too expensive

**Lianna** · December 9th, 2011, 01:48 PM

I kinda wanted to get one of these. They are cotton and people say cotton isn't good for the hair. This would probably help smooth my hair a lot though, kinda like wrapping but without the around the head motion which annoys me.

My hair is on a cotton pillowcase for hours a day so I think it shouldn't be too damaging. They don't have an elastic across the forehead, which is good (no marks). (thinking...)

**oktobergoud** · December 9th, 2011, 03:30 PM

That looks nice!

And I found a Dutch site and ordered a satin pillowcase.. BUT I FORGOT TO DO ASK IF THEY WERE SILK -_- It didn't say a thing about silk on the website, but there are tons of pictures and they are all supershiny. I saw some cotton satin today and that was a bit shiny but not too much. The pillowcases are like crazy shiny.. so I guess it might be silk.. right? RIGHT? :P I sure hope so! Oh well, it wasn't ridiculous expensive (and shipping costs not that high) but still..

Sigh how could I forget? Oh well :P

**Changling** · December 9th, 2011, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by oktobergoud

I don't want to spend that much money on 'just' a pillow case.

This is me, too. I buy all my stuff used or at the discount store (I'm poor T__T ), so I really don't have much of a chance finding a silk pillowcase...but sometimes they get silk men's shirts at the thrift store, and they look like they would fit my pillow! XD I'd just have to modify it a bit...it would SO be worth it!

Originally Posted by oktobergoud

That looks nice!

And I found a Dutch site and ordered a satin pillowcase.. BUT I FORGOT TO DO ASK IF THEY WERE SILK -_- It didn't say a thing about silk on the website, but there are tons of pictures and they are all supershiny. I saw some cotton satin today and that was a bit shiny but not too much. The pillowcases are like crazy shiny.. so I guess it might be silk.. right? RIGHT? :P I sure hope so! Oh well, it wasn't ridiculous expensive (and shipping costs not that high) but still..

Sigh how could I forget? Oh well :P

It might be polyester

but as long as it's got good slip, it should still be better than plain cotton, right?

**shesasmartass** · December 9th, 2011, 03:46 PM

Super short pixie gal here! I have been reading the posts and you ladies have already given me great ideas. I will be ordering the satin pillowcase...maybe even the bonnet.

Oh and I love the Game of Thrones. Can't wait for season 2. Finishing up the second novel now.

Thanks for all the helpful information. I am trying to gain as much information as possible because I am truly committed to having long hair. I have always had short hair with the exception of about 5 years. Oh and I am 40 so I figure I better start sooner than later.

Super Psyched about having even a short bob to start with!

**oktobergoud** · December 9th, 2011, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Changling

This is me, too. I buy all my stuff used or at the discount store (I'm poor T__T ), so I really don't have much of a chance finding a silk pillowcase...but sometimes they get silk men's shirts at the thrift store, and they look like they would fit my pillow! XD I'd just have to modify it a bit...it would SO be worth it!

It might be polyester

but as long as it's got good slip, it should still be better than plain cotton, right?

Aaah I hope not.. anyway I saw something on a review that said it was silk.. so I really hope it is silk. They probably just thought it was silk though lol. Anyway, I guess it's still better than plain cotton, yes! Although I might use a cotton in summer, otherwise it might get a bit sweaty :P

**Lianna** · December 9th, 2011, 03:59 PM

I think as long as the material is really smooth, any is fine in my opinion. And if you don't live in a hot, hot area you don't really need "real silk". The purpose is to not make your head too hot. I bought the cotton headcover thingy, we'll see, it was only $3 and I think it's worth a shot for me because my climate is really hot.

While I can use silk, cotton feels a lot cooler/fresher...and I think I need that. I use to make wraps with fabric swim caps, and my hair turned out very smooth then (but they were a tad too tight).

**oktobergoud** · December 9th, 2011, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by shesasmartass

Super short pixie gal here! I have been reading the posts and you ladies have already given me great ideas. I will be ordering the satin pillowcase...maybe even the bonnet.

Oh and I love the Game of Thrones. Can't wait for season 2. Finishing up the second novel now.

Thanks for all the helpful information. I am trying to gain as much information as possible because I am truly committed to having long hair. I have always had short hair with the exception of about 5 years. Oh and I am 40 so I figure I better start sooner than later.

Super Psyched about having even a short bob to start with!

WEEEEEEEEEEEELCOOOOOOOMEEEEE SUPERSHORTIE AND GOT FAN

Haha sorry extra enthusiastic for the Game Of Thrones love ;D Anyway, the second novel is nice, but the third is AMAZING! I'm going to re-read the books in the new year so I'll know EVERYTHING for the second season hehe.

Oh and I know what you mean with the short bob! So excited to have one as well, my hair hasn't been this long for.. 4 years maybe? Or longer?

**giuditta** · December 10th, 2011, 03:45 AM

Oktobergoud let me know how you find the one you ordered and could you give me a link?

I saw some satin ones in the hema but they were polyester, I sweat a lot at night so I definately want to avoid those...

I am also afraid of headaches with a bonnet, my head is quite big haha and if the elastic is too tight I will definately get one...