What Could Silk Pillowcases Do For Your Hair?

Silk pillowcases are popular for their benefits for your skin, but can they benefit your hair as well?

Whether you have thin and damaged hair or thick and curly hair, sleeping on silk is one of the best things you can do to improve your hair health.

For starters, silk is one of the softest fabrics in the world. This means no friction between your hair and the pillow, resulting in "silky-smooth" tresses.

Keep reading to learn why sleeping on a silk pillowcase is great for your hair and how to choose the right pillowcase for you.

One of the main silk pillowcase benefits for your hair is due to silk being less absorbent than cotton and other pillowcase fabrics. When a fabric retains moisture, this means it dries slower and becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and dirt. It also causes the hair to look dehydrated and dry, leading to bed hair and bad hair days.

Even if you don't notice it, cotton retains moisture, oil, sweat, and dirt from your face and hair, so when you sleep, it all goes back onto your skin and hair. This is why many people struggling with acne and skin problems switch to silk bedding and pillowcases.

Silk doesn't retain moisture as much as cotton and if it does, it dries much faster, which means no residue goes back to your hair and skin. You'll say goodbye to split ends, dry and dehydrated hair, and most importantly, bed hair.

There's a reason many high-end hair care products contain a real silk protein called sericin which makes the hair incredibly soft, silky, and healthy. Now you can enjoy the same benefits by choosing to sleep on a silk pillowcase made of 100% pure silk.

One of the biggest reasons why so many women (and men) decide to switch to a silk pillowcase is because it's noticeably smoother than other fabrics. As you switch sides during the night, your hair gets tangled up which leads to frizz and damage.

A silk scrunchie is one possible solution if you have long and thick hair that you don't want in your face while you sleep. If you have shorter or curly hair and want to sleep with your hair down, a silk pillowcase will prevent friction. This will enable the hair to glide onto the pillow as you sleep, leading to less frizz, breakage, and tangling, which leads to stronger, healthier, shinier hair.

Silk is a low-absorbency fabric which means it won't retain moisture that comes from your face or hair. If you use hair products to hydrate and condition your hair, a cotton (or any other fabric) pillowcase will absorb most of the moisture. As a result, you'll wake up with frizzy, messy hair despite using expensive hair care products to improve its texture.

A silk pillowcase will not absorb the moisture out of your hair so any products you use can work their magic throughout the night. When you wake up in the morning, your hair will be silky smooth and frizz-free. Even if you don't use any products, a silk pillowcase will keep your hair smooth and hydrated each night.

A silk pillowcase for curly hair is a great way to maintain your hair texture without breaking the curls. Curly hair is naturally more frizzy than straight hair, so it needs more hydration and softness.

A silk pillowcase provides these two things, and it also makes it easier to fall asleep if you want to keep your hair down and give it more freedom of movement. Finally, a silk pillowcase will keep your hair hydrated without sucking out the moisture from your curls and keeping it strong and healthy night after night.

Because silk is so smooth and soft, it'll help prevent frizz and friction in your hair. Sleeping on such a soft surface will help the hair move more naturally if you sleep with your hair down. If you prefer to put your hair up, use a silk scrunchie to tie it to prevent folds and breakage.

Silk pillowcases, compared to cotton or other fabrics, can really make a difference in the growth of your hair as well. While a silk pillowcase won't directly influence or stimulate hair growth, it can eliminate many of the factors that cause damage to your hair. As a result, your hair will start to grow healthier and become shinier with each night sleeping on a silk pillowcase.

Though satin and silk look and feel very similar, silk is the superior fabric. Real silk is made from the silkworm and produced very carefully in special factories to get to the end result. This is also why silk is so expensive and valued as a luxurious fabric — unlike cotton and polyester, the manufacturing process is longer and the fabric is stronger and more durable.

Satin is cheaper than silk because it's made of cheaper fabric blends, including polyester and rayon. So if you've been wondering whether to choose a silk or satin pillowcase, we recommend silk if you want to feel the full range of hair and skin benefits.

Sleeping on a silk pillowcase has many proven benefits for both your hair, including improved texture, less frizziness, and shinier locks. Whether you're trying silk pillowcases for the first time or have some experience with them, these tips will help you make the switch to silk bedding.

Looking to buy a new silk pillowcase? Here are 8 factors to consider before you decide and learn how to choose the best silk pillowcase for your needs. Explore our silk pillowcase shop to find a huge range of colours, prints, and styles available in regular and king size.