Satin/Silk Pillowcases – Do they really help?

Written by Samara on August 8, 2010

I decided to try the whole satin pillow case idea instead of my satin bonnet or scarf and I find that they can be more damaging than good. Here’s why:

• Without your hair tied down they create tangles & knots
• Your hair may not stay on just the pillowcase itself
• If the air is dry it will still dry out your hair
• They can’t retain moisture in the hair

So now lets review the above reasons;

Without your hair tied down they create tangles & knots

Absolutely! Although I find that sleeping on a satin or silk pillowcase may keep your hair from being really smashed down, the hair tends to tangle and knot more because it is out and not tied down to prevent friction as you sleep. With bonnets and scarves you have more control of how your hair behaves during the night.

Your hair may not stay on just the pillowcase itself

I have woke up many mornings to realize that my head was on my sheets. Or your cotton sheets or blankets could also be touching your hair absorbing the moisture as well. Unless you are prepared to purchase satin sheets and a satin blanket and comforter (good luck in the summer if you do) this will happen. Again with a satin scarf or bonnet you can prevent this altogether.

If the air is dry it will still dry your hair out

Yet another reason why I find satin/silk pillowcases useless. Your hair isn’t even covered so you have nothing protecting your hair from being dried out!

They can’t retain moisture in the hair

Please see the above.

So again, do satin or silk pillowcases really help? In my opinion they don’t. Yes, they may keep your hair from being as smashed  down in the morning, but at what cost? Knots, tangles, and dried out hair? I’d rather deal with smashed down hair that’s full of moisture and knot free than the alternative.

Credits: Photo from shopbedding.com

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