Can pineappling be done on short hair?

Gather as much hair as possible into the scrunchie. If your locks are too short to fit into the scrunchie, wrap your hair in a silk scarf before bed. This will keep your hair from getting frizzy while you sleep.

Does pineappling help hair growth?

While it can’t directly boost hair growth, it can reduce breakage and damage, which can help your hair reach longer lengths.

Does pineappling cause hair breakage?

No – quite the opposite! If you pineapple hair properly, it protects from damage that can happen from friction and movement in the night. Just make sure you don’t tie the scrunchie too tight.

How to Pineapple your Hair to Protect Curls

Last Updated September 01, 2026

Hair pineappling involves loosely pulling your curls away from your neck and face to prevent unwanted tangles and frizz while you sleep. The pineappling trend is taking the world by storm, so keep reading to see how you can add hair pineappling to your haircare routine!

Hair Pineappling: Key takeaways

Hair pineappling is a popular method of keeping curly hair safe from frizz and damage overnight.
To pineapple hair, use a silk or satin scrunchie to tie your hair into a loose, high bun on the top of your head.
Hair pineappling protects hair from friction and damage that happens during the night and helps to keep curly hair bouncy and smooth.
For best results use Garnier’s Method for Curls range, which nourishes and hydrates curly hair regardless of thickness, and is designed for curls of all types, including 4 and coils.

What is Hair Pineappling?

The pineapple hair technique is an easy and effective way of protecting curls overnight. When done correctly, hair pineappling creates a beautiful pile of curls on top of your head that resembles — you guessed it — a pineapple!

Pineappling is quickly becoming one of the most trendy ways to protect curly hair. As well as being effective, it's super simple to get right. All you need to do is make a high, loose ponytail on the top of your head with a scrunchie or hairband, and your curls will be protected from all the tossing and turning that happens while you dream.

The pineapple ponytail is best suited to mid-long curly hair. If you have very short curly hair, then pineappling might not work for you, but wrapping your hair in a silk scarf while you sleep can prevent breakage.

The Benefits of the Pineapple Technique for Curly Hair

Hair pineappling has plenty of benefits for curly hair that extend beyond just keeping your curls intact! Here are some of the top benefits of curl pineapples:

Maintains curl definition and bounce: The main benefit of pineappling hair is that it protects your curls from going flat during the night. With hair out of the way, tossing and turning can't ruin your curl definition!
Prevent tangles: Keeping your hair high and loose in a pineapple curl helps to prevent tangling and keep hair soft and smooth.
Reduces frizz: With less contact from your pillow, curls can stay frizz-free thanks to pineappling!
Reduces breakage: A proper curl pineapple is loose and gentle on curls, reducing breakage and prolonging hair’s lifespan.
Improves the longevity of hairstyles: Finally managed to perfect your curls? Hair pineappling can prolong and protect your look by protecting against nighttime frizz and flatness.
Saves time: With hair pineappling, you can finally stop waking up an hour early to do your hair. Pineapple ponytails protect hair from overnight damage and help you keep your hairstyle intact.

Supplies for the Hair Pineapple Method

What makes hair pineappling so popular is how little you need:

A silk/satin scrunchie: the top choice for preserving curls and minimising frizz and friction on hair.
A length of fabric: the softer the better, so it doesn’t cause frizz or damage.
A bonnet: slip on a silky bonnet for extra overnight protection from pillow frizz and natural movement.
A silk/satin pillowcase: Take things a step further with a satin or silk pillowcase, which can minimise hair friction and frizz even more.

Tutorial: how to pineapple hair

01 Wash

The most important thing you can do for your curls is to wash and condition well. We recommend using Garnier’s Method for Curls Shampoo, Conditioner or Mask to hydrate and nourish your curls before you pineapple hair.

02 Moisturise

Moisturise and refresh your hair with Garnier’s Curl Refresher Spray. Alternatively, you can also use our Air Dry Cream, a leave-in conditioner that locks in moisture and locks out frizz, so you can wake up to perfectly styled hair.

03 Flip & Gather

Now, it's time for pineappling. Flip your hair forward, and gather it into a high, loose bun on the top of your head. Use a scrunchie to loosely keep your hair above your head.

04 Tie Up

Fix your curl pineapple with a silk or satin hair tie, and a bonnet if you want extra protection.

How to take out a pineapple hairstyle

01 Untie

Start your morning by gently removing your bonnet, tie, and scrunchie to let your pineapple ponytail down.

02 Spritz

Give your hair a refresh and spritz with Garnier’s Curl Refresher Spray.

03 Style (or Don’t!)

Finish by styling using our Flexi-Hold Gel, expertly formulated to keep your curly and coily hair nourished and defined with a long-lasting, flexible hold that never goes crunchy!

Or… don’t style – as hair pineappling keeps styles intact, saving you time in the morning!

Browse our Method for Curls range

If you have curly hair, the pineapple hairstyle could be a time and frizz-saving addition to your haircare routine. But, just as important as how you protect your hair is how you wash and cleanse it. Garnier’s Method for Curls range is designed, tested, and approved on all curl types, including type 4 and coils, nourishing and hydrating even the thickest curls.