Like many of us, I grew up during a time when maintaining hair meant enduring tight rollers and uncomfortable scarves through the night. My mother and grandmother passed down their routines—sleeping in rollers covered by a scarf to keep our hair pressed or relaxed.

But truthfully? I hated it.

The rollers were painful, the scarf too hot, and every morning I’d wake up with creased, messy hair. Eventually, I abandoned the whole routine and opted to sleep comfortably on cotton pillowcases, even if it meant sacrificing my hair’s health.

Years later, my daughter began complaining about wearing bonnets to protect her curls. By then, I had discovered the magic of silk—how it helps retain moisture, reduce breakage, and keep hair shiny and smooth. I suggested she try sleeping on a silk pillowcase, and her response changed everything:

“I wish there was a bonnet for my pillow.”

And just like that, the PillowBonnet was born—an easier, more comfortable, and stylish way to care for your hair while you sleep.

— Traci Simon, Founder