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Tired of waking up with a tornado of a hairstyle? Then it’s time to invest in a wardrobe of bonnets and head scarves. Bonnets and scarves have been around for eons for a reason—they work! Usually made of satin or silk, they protect your hair from anything that is trying to ruin your style.
What’s the difference between a bonnet and a head scarf?
A bonnet is a loose cap that keeps your hair enclosed in a soft, breathable material. A head scarf is a versatile accessory that can be worn to cover part of, or all of, your hair—depending on your needs.
Both a bonnet and a head scarf are used to protect hair from wind, friction, and bopping around town. Both can be found in a breathable satin material. And, while this next part is highly debated, both can be worn whenever and wherever you’d like to.
Some might say that bonnets are only for indoor use. But truthfully, you can wear your bonnet whenever you need hair protection fast as a head scarf can take some finessing to throw on in a time crunch.
7 Bonnets & Scarves to Protect Your Hair 24/7
- Colors & Care, Soft Satin Wrap Scarf, Jacques Agbobly Design, $6
- Colors & Care, Silky Satin Edge Scarf, Luxe, $3
- Colors & Care, Visor Satin Hair Cap Braid, Black, $12
- Colors & Care, Visor Satin Hair Cap XL, Leo, $9
- Colors & Care, Satin Bonnet Cap, Black, $5
- Colors & Care, Satin Bonnet Cap, Leopard, $7
- Colors & Care, Satin Bonnet Cap, Black, $4
7 Bonnets & Scarves to Keep Your Hair Protected
Created in collaboration with the Black in Fashion Council (BIFC), this limited-edition scarf can be worn to cover any amount of hair you wish. At 60” long and 16” wide, wear it as a headband, let it cover the crown of your head, or wrap it around all of your hair for on-the-go protection.
Now, let’s say you have long hair and want to keep it protected. Any hairstyle, braids to a blowout, stays fresh while your eyes are shielded from the sun.
If you don’t have long hair but still want the benefits of a visor bonnet, then this one is for you. The shorter profile keeps your hair off your back as you run errands and get active under the sun.
Craving a classic silhouette? Then, meet this wide edge bonnet. Its extra-large size gives your nights or wear so that you can sleep soundly knowing that your hair is being protected as you toss-and-turn. Plus, it’s reversible so that you can add a pop of color to your nighttime look.
If your hair is extra-long (or wonderfully voluminous), reach for this jumbo-sized bonnet. Its wide edge sits comfortably on your head, the reversible satin lets you have fun with leopard print or stick to a classic black, and it still protects your hairstyle with its breathable satin fabric.
Try this extra-large bonnet for those days when you just want to protect your style, without a wide band wrapped around your skull. It’s made of breathable satin that can stretch over natural and protective hairstyles and has a slim edge that can go undetected under hats and beanies.
