Me VS My Hair

[Aimskylove]

I have been having many issues lately with my hair when it comes to a bed time hairstyle.

When I braid it I wake up with both or the one hair tie I had gone and my hair loose.
When I put it in a bun it also finds it way out.
I have tried two ponytails and even those have fallen out!
I have tried two buns but that falls out as well and is honestly not very comfortable to sleep with.

Help! lol. I cant seem to find a hairstyle now that my hair is longer. Everything seems to fall out over night with my way of sleeping. I dont like to tie my hair tight because I wake up with a head ache :(
I think im stuck!

[TheBluffs]

Mabey you could try a loose tie (Tie at the ends), or a sleeping cap?
Is your hair layered?

[Aimskylove]

Mabey you could try a loose tie (Tie at the ends), or a sleeping cap?
Is your hair layered?

Yes unfortunately im in the process of growing my layers out. :/ I tried a loose tie but apparently I sleep crazy enough for it to fall out. I find them under the pillow, on the floor, or under the sheets! lol.

[spidermom]

I do a braid coming off the top-back of my head. The most comfortable way to do this is to lay on my back across the bed, my hair hanging over the edge. I braid it as far down as I can reach, then sit up and finish the braid hanging in front of my face. I direct the braid over the top of my pillow and it's out of my way for the night.

[shikara]

I tried something last night and it worked like a charm. I put my hair in two braids, then I put a cut piece of stockings (nylon) on the bottom 4 slightly damp inches or so, rolled the ends like a large pin curl, and put a large bobby pin across it. Everything stayed on during the night, and my ends were wonderfully soft and hydrated in the morning!!

[Phexlyn]

Can you do a loose caterpillar braid/ponytail? You might have some hairties that fall out, but they shouldn't all be gone in the morning.
Sometimes a French braid might hold better than an English braid, but if the elastic is the problem, that won't help much.

[|Xei]

My hair is heavily layered, and I find that a French braid holds up really well. Just make sure you work with small sections (for reference, I do 1 inch sections). I don't roll around much in my sleep, but I think it might be worth a try. :)

[Panth]

I do a braid coming off the top-back of my head. The most comfortable way to do this is to lay on my back across the bed, my hair hanging over the edge. I braid it as far down as I can reach, then sit up and finish the braid hanging in front of my face. I direct the braid over the top of my pillow and it's out of my way for the night.

I wear a sleep sock-thing mostly, but whatever I do I chuck my hair over the top of my pillow. That way, even if it does come loose, I'm not lying on it and it's not garotting DBF in his sleep...

[Firefox7275]

You could wrap your (loose) braid tightly in satin ribbon or a silk scarf?

[terpentyna]

Hey, I have the same issue!

Rag curls work, of course, but are quite a lot of work. Everything that won't cause breakage will come undone. I'm also growing out layers, but they aren't so severe... I can sport a french braid during the day easily.

Maybe I just thrash uncontrollably when I sleep?:bunny:

[Dragon]

I'm not sure how well theses work as I haven't tried one but have you tried a sleep cap?

[jojo]

I use a satin pillow case and sheets, so just wear my hair loose in bed, occasionally I do 2 braids.

[telegraph64]

I do a braid coming off the top-back of my head. The most comfortable way to do this is to lay on my back across the bed, my hair hanging over the edge. I braid it as far down as I can reach, then sit up and finish the braid hanging in front of my face. I direct the braid over the top of my pillow and it's out of my way for the night.

What a great idea, spidermom. :)
I will have to do this, myself. I have been sleeping in a side braid for as long as I can remember and it isn't good enough !! I am very ready for something easier.

[growingpains]

what about a single high ponytail with a scrunchie. I used to do that (now out of vanity I use an elastic or a small cut and rolled portion of a nylon) and it worked like a charm. The srunchie would tend to start to fall out midway through the night but when I woke up to use the bathroom I'd just fix it.

[Aimskylove]

Thank you all for the replies! :) I am going to try them all out! hahah Ill let you guys know which one can withstand my crazy sleep! :)