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Wrap a straight style for sleep

Keep a dry straight style contained for bedtime with a directional wrap.

Step by step

  1. A woman uses a paddle brush on dry straight hair while holding the far lengths in a bedroom.
    STEP 1 OF 5

    Brush around the head

    • Start with dry, straight hair. Hold the far lengths with one hand while the other brushes from the front around one side of the head.
    • Continue around the head only while the hair lies smoothly and your reach stays comfortable; do not force the last section.
  2. A woman holds flat wrapped hair at the side of her head while placing a bobby pin horizontally.
    STEP 2 OF 5

    Hold the wrap in place

    • Keep one flat section against the head with your palm. With the other hand, slide a bobby pin horizontally into the section to hold it.
    • Add pins only where the wrap shifts. Stop if a pin catches, presses, or feels uncomfortable.
  3. A woman holds the free side corners of a scarf draped over her pinned straight-hair wrap before tying.
    STEP 3 OF 5

    Fold and drape the scarf

    • Fold a square sleep scarf into a triangle. Drape its long folded edge across the front of the completed wrap, with the triangle point covering the nape.
  4. A woman ties a purple satin sleep scarf over her wrapped hair at the nape.
    STEP 4 OF 5

    Tie and check

    • Bring both side corners below the ears to the nape and tie them comfortably. Check for pulling or pressure before lying down.
  5. A woman supports a flat hair section while sliding out a bobby pin, with the removed scarf and other pins on the counter.
    STEP 5 OF 5

    Untie, remove every pin and brush out

    • In the morning, untie the scarf and remove every bobby pin before gently brushing the wrap out.

About 3–7 min hands-on for brushing hair around the head, pinning, scarf placement and morning release and brush-out. Add overnight wear; prior drying and substantial detangling are separate.

Practical editorial estimate, not measured. A full head wrap needs more handling than simply putting on a bonnet; length and practice change the time.

You’re done when…

The dry hair lies in a smooth wrap around the head, the scarf is tied comfortably, and there is no pulling or pinching.