I use an old loc soc that has lost the elasticity around the banding. It ends up being a pineapple (more like Nefertiti
) when I put it up in there. It holds the curls and doesn't mash or mush my hair and the best part is absolutely no manipulation. Because there's so much hair, it holds the loc soc on and the banding is loose around my hairline, so no rubbing. I also sleep on a silk pillowcase.