Silk Sleep Cap

(For the benefit of whoever may read this review, I have 2a/2b hair)I have recently made the conscious decision to take really good care of my hair, and this purchase was one of my first steps towards that. It is well worth the money. From the moment the package arrived I knew this was a high quality product as the packaging itself had a luxurious appearance.As for the hair wrap, the silk is incredibly soft, and the colour I chose (pink) is beautiful. I was worried it would be difficult to put it on but it’s not that bad, a little awkward when you’re getting used to it. I have heard other people complain about silk head wraps falling off their head during the night; I can’t speak for how actively those people sleep and maybe I am a particularly calm sleeper, but that hasn’t happened to me once.Finally, the effect on my hair has been massive! Before this purchase I used to use a silk scrunchie in a high ponytail or bun to bed, and I would wake up to my hair in a total mess, with only about 30% of my hair remaining in the scrunchie and a lot of tangles. Now, I brush my hair before I put on the silk cap and when I take it off in the morning, my hair is like I had just brushed it. It’s been a game changer for my hair.

I was a bit dubious when ordering this as you read reviews about how great items are and that they work etc etc BUT ....Do they really work? Well, I must say this does. I loved the packaging and box it came in and was impressed by that. That night I put my little bonnet/cap on wondering if I would wake up with smooth, shiny hair OR just like I normally wake up? I was also concerned whether it would make me feel really hot/warm and make me sweat etc (as they say you lose heat from your head which is why when it is cold it is great to wear a hat Lol) Even tho it stipulated that it regulates your body temperature I was still unsure. Anyway I put the item on and laughed (in a good way) as it looked quite good on. I felt a little like a victorian girl Lol. The fit was great and it felt really comfy on. I went to bed. I woke up in the morning and I wasn't dripping in sweat and it didn't disturb my sleep and had stayed on Lol. I took the item off and WOW my hair looked good. It wasn't extra extra shiny BUT it was smoother and had a nice sheen (not greasy) and I was impressed. The more I have worn in the better my hair has got. I have wavy/curly hair and of course get the flyaways and dry bits on my hair which I normally use a serum on. Now there are hardly any flyaways, my hair is shinier and looks better. I must admit I am very impressed and have told other people about this item. It was a great buy.

It's difficult to put on and difficult to fasten so that it stays on. The bow you tie is uncomfortable if you like on it. I wish I had bought one with elastic all round it. Hair is better since using it, so the concept it right, just not the execution.Edited to add: the trick to keeping it on is not to fasten it too tightly, I think I was taking it off in my sleep! Once you get the hang of it it is excellent, the bow isn't uncomfortable anymore either.

I wanted a silk hair wrap to sleep in to prevent frizz overnight, I had seen the Silke London hair wraps but wasn’t prepared to spent £50 on one, when I saw this I thought that it was worth a try at such a reasonable price.It comes in a nice box which didn’t really impact my experience at all but would be good if this was a gift. The actual bonnet is what I would describe as characteristically “silk” on the outside but then on the inside it is just the other side of the material and is not as soft and luxurious as the silkier side. Because of this I just turned the bonnet inside out.The bonnet is quite large which is good in a way because I have almost waist length hair but unfortunately the ties to tighten around your head don’t work very well. The elastic next to the two ties is too baggy and even when tying the bonnet very tight, the elastic made the material too baggy and hair slipped out of the bottom.I have been unable to tie the bonnet tightly enough to keep all my hair in overnight and have had a few nights were it has come off in my sleep.To be honest, as a cheap option for a silk hair wrap for sleeping, it was a waste of money but if you wriggle less than me, or magically find a way to tie it properly, or even don’t use it for sleep; you may have a better experience than me.

Is the shiny side supposed to be on the inside? It's my understanding that the shiny side is the side in contact with the hair. It also feels very lightweight for the price I paid.It fits good, I just use it for inside out.

I was about to return this product as it would slip off my head after after an hour or so. I decided to give it one more try and watched the video again and found the trick: you need to tighten those belts at the back of your head. I first wrapped it around my head and tighten them on the top of my head, which was the issue.

This was my first silk bonnet, and it took some time to get used to sleeping with something on my head, but I adjusted fairly quickly. The bonnet has an elastic back, but the non-elastic ribbon for securing it makes it less comfortable. After months of use, I still need to take breaks every few nights because it makes the back of my head sore. The ribbon isn't long or elastic enough to tie in the front, forcing me to knot it at the back, which is uncomfortable for back sleepers. If tied loosely, it moves around at night, and if tied tightly, it causes soreness. I had to convince myself to keep using it, especially given the high price.While I love the pastel design, the bonnet isn’t double-layered, so for the soft side to touch your hair, you have to wear it inside out, leaving you looking like a chef. Unfortunately, the cute print doesn’t justify the discomfort or cost.