Washing your hair too often because of how greasy it gets can be counterproductive, as frequent washing can overstimulate the scalp, leading to even more oil production. This creates a repetitive, never-ending cycle that can be quite frustrating.
There’s been a lot of buzz around silk and its effectiveness in reducing hair oiliness. Silk is known for their moisture-retaining properties, so how does that help with greasiness?
Keep reading to find out!
Before we dive into how they help relieve greasy hair, aren’t you a little curious about the mechanism behind greasy hair formation?
Greasy hair can result from many factors, with genetics at the top of the list. You could be among the few with overactive sebaceous glands naturally producing excess sebum.
It could also be due to product buildup, like silicones, washing your hair too often or not enough, or certain scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis. There are so many reasons to consider!
However, let's take a look at how they can be beneficial to your oily hair:
Product buildup is a surefire way to increase the greasiness of your hair, especially when you go to bed after your nighttime hair care routine.
Cotton pillowcases tend to absorb most of these products, leaving behind residues like oils, serums, leave-in conditioners, and more. This means that these residues can be transferred back to your hair because you’re now lying on a greasy pillowcase.
Silk, on the other hand, has a lower absorbency rate, allowing your hair to maintain its sebum balance. Since it doesn’t absorb much, there’s no trigger signalling your scalp to compensate by producing more oil.
See our post on what pillowcase is best for your hair
Silk is breathable and allows proper air circulation, which helps prevent your hair from overheating. Without trapped heat, there’s less chance of excessive sweating, which can increase hair greasiness.
To find one that provides good breathability, look for options made from mulberry silk with a charmeuse weave, and you’ll be on the right track!
Reducing friction is one of silk's most well-known benefits, but how does this help combat greasy hair? Friction causes hair cuticles to lift, leading to frizz and potential breakage.
Here’s where it gets interesting—when hair breakage occurs, it signals your scalp to produce more sebum in an attempt to protect itself and prevent further damage. However, this response only increases hair greasiness.
So with minimal friction, your scalp would be less triggered to go all out with sebum production.
Greasy hair often looks flat and forms clumpy lumps, which is to be expected. A rougher surface can make this issue even more pronounced. With silk, you should experience none of that. The smooth surface allows your curls to glide through easily, resulting in less flattening and little to no clumps!
Not to brag, but we have the best silk pillowcases for oily hair—or any hair type, for that matter.
To ensure you’re getting a premium-quality pillowcase, certain requirements must be met.
First, make sure it’s made from mulberry silk, as this is the best in the game, and it should be 100% silk—no less! Also, pay attention to the momme count, which is a firm indicator of the weight of the silk fabric.
Good quality silk typically has a momme weight between 19 and the mid-20s. Look for the term "charmeuse weave" in the product specifications, as this allows for good breathability, which is essential for oily hair.
If you do not purchase quality bedding, your hair might get even greasier. Also, you need to change your pillowcases every 2 to 3 days.
While silk can help reduce oiliness, not replacing your pillowcase regularly will leave you in the same position as before—you shouldn’t be using the same pillowcase for two weeks!
If you take a sneak peek into our collection of pillowcases, you’ll find affordable yet high-quality silk options, along with a diverse range of colours to cater to your preferences and enable you to infuse your personality into your bedroom space while bringing down the greasiness to a notch.
