How to Pineapple for All Hair Lengths

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By · Updated June 28, 2015

Whether you wear a wash and go or a twist out, no one likes to re-twist their hair every night or co-wash every morning to maintain a style. It is a daunting task that no one looks forward to at the end or at the start of their day. Not only does it take a lot of time, it is also too much manipulation. If you use stretched styles to maintain length, then re-twisting might be counteracting those efforts, especially with fine strands. What’s the next best thing? Try the pineapple. The pineapple is when you coif your hair atop your crown to maintain your hairstyle overnight. If you have Type 4 hair, especially short Type 4 hair, you may think that doing the pineapple is not for you, but that is not true. There are many modified methods that can work for your length and texture. Here are some great tutorials that work for all lengths and textures along with tips on what not to do.

What not to do when creating and releasing a pineapple

Do not wet your hair. This will cause the style to shrink, mat, and encourage the scrunchie to leave a pronounced impression.
Pull on the hair too much when releasing the pineapple. Your hair will naturally fall throughout the day. My trick is driving to work with the window down. Fresh air and fly hair.
Do not sleep without a bonnet covering your ends. This could leave your ends exposed to creating friction on your pillowcase, which could then cause dryness.

Pineapple a TWA

Multi-Pineapple TWA

Pineapple Medium Length Hair

Modified Pineapple Medium Length Hair

Pineapple Long Hair

Modified Pineapple Long, Tightly Coiled Hair

The pineapple isn’t for absolutely everybody, if these don’t suit your hair, there are other options! Here are 5 Ways to Sleep Without Ruining Your Curls. If your hair is too short to pineapple, use a satin scarf to tie down your hair so that it moves around less than it would in a bonnet or on a satin pillow case.

MORE: “The Pineapple Method Didn’t Work — Now What?”

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Curly Hairstyles To Try In 2025

We spoke with expert hair stylists about curl trends we can expect in the new year, too.

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By Larry Stansbury · Updated December 24, 2024

Can you believe it’s almost 2025? While we’re looking back at all the beauty moments of this year at all this year’s beauty moments, we’re also looking forward to the trends coming in the new year, specifically for the curls. “The focus is all about embracing natural textures,” says IGK NYC hairstylist Olya Iudina. “People are moving away from over-styled looks and leaning into the beauty of their own curls.”

Remember how people were diffusing their curls? Yep, it’s still on the horizon. “Embracing your natural curls has been making a big comeback in 2024 and for 2025,” says RPZL Master Stylist Stephanie Angelone. “Instead of blowing your hair out, a round brush using the diffusing nozzle with curling products and letting natural curls dry without frizz is on the upswing.”

This year, we’re seeing a surge in styles that celebrate the beauty of all curls, from bold Jheri Curls to curly pixie. For specific hairstyles, layered bobs, heavy fringes, and voluminous shapes offer versatility and showcase curls in their best spotlight. Regarding curly hair, we’re focusing on low-maintenance yet high-impact hairstyles (especially if we’re trying to look good when running late to work). Let’s remember beauty products to maintain the volume of the curls. “The main focus here is moisture,” says Iudina. “Something that will enhance hair texture and won’t bring it down.”

2025 is the year for the curls to shine. We’re here to express ourselves with the power of hair while keeping it chic and healthy.

Below for some inspiring curly hair looks to consider rocking in the new year.