The Pineapple
The pineapple is the single most useful thing you can learn as a curly. It gathers your curls at the very top of your head so nothing gets crushed while you sleep, which means day-two hair that still has shape instead of a flat, frizzy back section.
- At night
- 1 min
- In the morning
- 1 min
- Skill level
- Beginner
How to do it
- 01
Flip your head forward
Bend at the waist and let all of your hair fall toward the floor. Gravity does the gathering so you don't have to comb or pull.
- 02
Gather loosely at the crown
Sweep hair to the very top-front of your head with your fingers only. Aim for the hairline, not the back of the crown — the higher it sits, the less curl gets flattened.
- 03
Secure without tension
Loop a satin scrunchie once or twice. It should hold, not grip. If you feel any pull on your scalp, it's too tight and will leave a dent.
- 04
Stand up and shape
Flip back upright and gently fluff the ponytail so curls fan out rather than sitting in a tight bundle.
- 05
Take it down in the morning
Release the tie, flip forward again, and shake at the roots. Mist lightly with water if any section needs reviving.
Try another style
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Box Braid High Pony with Curly Ends
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A soft, lifted puff that shows off every coil while keeping your ends tucked together and protected.
Twisted Crown Half-Up
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Low Curly Bubble Pony
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Side Flat-Twist Wash-and-Go
Neat side twists meet a full wash-and-go for an easy asymmetrical style with lasting volume.
Faux-Hawk with Curly Ends
Pinned sides and a lifted center turn defined curls into a bold faux-hawk without cutting or heat.