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The Pineapple Method for Natural Hair | Tutorial

Discover the pineapple method and keep your curls looking fresh for days. Learn how to preserve your curls while you sleep with this genius technique.
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By Cristina Cleveland · Updated June 11, 2024

The ingenuity of the NaturallyCurly community never fails to impress us. The techniques that you invent and the names that you come up with enter the vernacular of curlies worldwide, and that’s true of the popular nighttime style developed right here on NaturallyCurly: pineappling.

The Pineapple Method for Natural Hair | Tutorial
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When you cut down on shampooing your hair, you must find ways to make your wash day definition last much longer. Pineappling is a technique for preserving your curls while you sleep, for your best second—and third-day hair and beyond.

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 You Need

  • A scrunchie or any type of loose ponytail holder. In the video above, Nikki used this spiral elastic, and Amanda used a scarf.
  • For extra protection, a satin scarf, bonnet, or pillow.

The scrunchie or ponytail holder should be loose/tight enough that you loop it around your hair just once, if possible. This prevents a crease or dent from forming overnight. Many curlies like to use a satin scrunchie to prevent breakage and that terrible feeling of ripping your hair out with your hair tie.

Many curlies also wrap their pineapple in a satin scarf or bonnet to protect their hair from knots and dryness that come with rubbing on a pillow, but if you don’t like to sleep with that on your head, you can just sleep on a satin pillowcase.

If You Have Type 4 Coils

You may find that a scrunchie or elastic still leaves an indentation in your hair. If that’s true, you can pineapple just using a satin scarf and bonnet. This is especially helpful for shorter hair.

How to Pineapple

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This will be a very loose ponytail, so NaturallyCurly community members Grace Currier, aka gncurrier, and Marni Foster recommend doing it “right before you lay down for the night. It may slip a little, but your hair should still be protected. Don’t forget your satin pillowcase!”

  1. Bend all the way forward.
  2. Gently gather your hair on top of your head.
  3. Slip a scrunchie or elastic around the base of your ponytail just once (or as loosely as possible”> The looser the better.
  4. *Optional: You can clip the ends of your pineapple to your head or don’t pull the ends all the way through to create a loose bun. Find a version that works for you.
  5. Add your scarf or bonnet last.

How to Take Down Your Pineapple

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The take down is as important as putting it up. You can’t simply take your hair out of a pineapple and expect to walk out of the house, there is some light styling involved.

What if Your Hair’s Too Short to Pineapple?

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Like I said above, the curly community is endlessly innovative! They’ve invented the multi-pineapple, the modified pineapple, the TWA pineapple, and more.

A pineapple is definitely not the only way to sleep with curly hair. If you’ve tried it and it didn’t work for you, here are 8 more ways to sleep without ruining your curls. You may have even invented your own, if so share it below!

How do you pineapple?


This article was originally published in 2010.

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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. 

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