silk bonnet
Smooth sleep cap
A silk bonnet is a soft head covering made from silk or satin fabric, worn primarily by Black women to protect hair—especially styled, braided, or natural hair—while sleeping.
The smooth material reduces friction that causes breakage and preserves moisture.
Once strictly bedroom attire, the silk bonnet has become a cultural symbol and occasional fashion statement: She ran to the store in her bonnet and didn't care who saw.
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- sleepRecurring unconscious repose
- beauty sleepSlumber for appearance
- capCovering for top
- hairFibrous scalp covering
natural hair · hair care · nightcap · smooth · protective · protective style · curls · lace · ribbons · headwrap · pillowcase · frizz · moisture · wash day · edges · Victorian · boudoir · elastic
- bonnetssunbonnet, calash
- sleep accessoriessleep mask, eye mask, earplugs, sleep socks, cooling pillow
- natural hairafro, locs, twists, braids, coils