What is a pineapple? The pineapple is a loose, high ponytail on top of your head, that prevents the frizz, knots and flattened curls that come with lying on a pillow. Only the back and sides of your hair will be subject to your tossing and turning.
What is pineappling hair? The pineapple hair technique, a term coined by the NaturallyCurly community, is a way to protect your curly hair when you sleep. Done correctly, the pineapple hair method creates a beautiful pile of curls on the top of your head, which resembles the shape of—yes, you guessed it—a pineapple.
If you're not familiar with that term, it means you are open to engaging freely in sex. Image. Upside down pineapples aren't just a cruise thing; the symbol is also known on land for swinging/wife swapping.
The original method discourages shampooing (a.k.a. the "no poo" method) and overuse of heat styling. It's a unique product layering technique that encourages supercharging your hair care routine with conditioning, sulfate-free cleansers, and deep conditioning treatments, to build and maintain hydration.
It is best to sleep with your hair down if your hair length is short. This also lets the air flow freely through your hair, which makes you sleep more comfortably. On the other hand, if you have long hair, it is recommended to tie your hair loosely to prevent knots and breakage.
While the pineapple method is typically recommended for curly hair, women with straight hair can also use the technique. In fact, women who have fine or frizz-prone hair may find the pineapple method to be especially helpful!
Does this technique work better on wet or dry hair? "You should do this on wet hair. That will be the best way to lock in your curls with zero frizz. Dry hair won't allow the hair to set and get the curls that you desire."
If your hair is too short to pineapple, we recommend sleeping with a satin bonnet or silk scarf instead. If you have tighter curls and coils, check out Amanda's tutorial for taking down her Type 4a pineapple. Here is our writer Nina's sleeping and morning routine for her Type 2-3 curls.
One, two, or more loose braids will keep your hair secure all night long, protecting it from friction. Loose braids will help maintain your curl pattern, while a tighter braid may add more of a crimp into your strands.
For curly hair textures, washing should take place once every 10 days with a co-wash once a week. For coily hair textures, Massey recommends cleansing as little as possible and opting for co-washes instead (which is a practice I've adopted).
"Curly hair looks best when it's shoulder length or longer, and with a few layers cut in to keep it from looking bottom-heavy or boxy," says hairstylist Garren of the Garren New York salon. Ask for layers that start at your chin and angle down, all around your head.
Later, a very distinct youthful style was in fashion, the so-called “melon”, named because the hair was divided into a number of segments running like the ribs of a melon from the forehead to the back of the head (Hurschmann, 1998).