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Silk Pillowcases

SurferWife — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 05:33:48 GMT

Who uses a silk pillowcase? Are they better on your skin and do they keep your curls from frizzing? Do they keep your head cool?

I'd love your feedback beauties! I have one in my Amazon cart awaiting your feedback.

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hookedonq — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 07:05:53 GMT

SurferWife, I have mixed reviews so not sure how helpful this will be...I have long, curly hair prone to frizz. When I used to straighten it (and lived in a non-humid state), I found that silk cases helped keep frizz at bay. I now live on the east coast and wear my curls naturally, and I find that they don't help as much...can't fight mother nature, I suppose. Also, kind of counter-intuitive but for me they hold heat and by morning they can be too warm. (When I switch to my all cotton cases, I'm never too hot.) So, I guess they might help you...give it a try! Good luck.

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chiclet — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 10:04:50 GMT

I bought one, not sure if it was silk or satin but very slippery. I liked the feel but it would not stay under my head. I fought all night trying to keep it from running away.

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Shanus — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 10:25:44 GMT

@SurferWife I've used a satin/poly/silk (whatever) pillowcase for many years. I purchase the cheap ones at Marshall's, TJ Maxx, Ulta. They're hanging on hooks with the makeup items.

I ordered one from Lily Silk and the handwashing and price was crazy. So, I went back to my others since I change them out every other night.

IMHO, yes they do help my curly hair not get tangled up and my skin does slide across them preventing more wrinkling than cotton.

If they slide off the bed or you feel hot, there's a period of adjustment....maybe a week for me. Everyone I've suggested them to has gotten used to the "satin" cases and loves them. I even keep two cases in my small carry on for travel so I don't forget them. I find it difficult to sleep on cotton now.

Although my hair is curly, it's not quite shoulder length and sleeping with it on top of my head, as many suggest, it's barely long enough and in the morning, all my curls have straightened out.

Hair: since silky scrunchies are suggested now to keep hair from frizz and breakage, the same principle must apply to pillowcases, right?

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tototwo — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 11:20:33 GMT

Thanks for asking about 'silk' pillowcases. I keep seeing these advertised and I'm curious too.

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Witchy Woman — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 11:31:13 GMT

@SurferWife

Mine is not silk, but satin. Some would say that it makes a difference, and, possibly it does.

I can tell you that it makes little or no difference in how my hair looks. Not sure if it is helping my skin.

I was going to spend on a silk one, but...the cost, maintenance, etc. put me off.

So, essentially my curls continue to look like a rat's nest in the morning. Only solution is wetting and recurling or blowing them out

You might want to try one just to see how it works for you. My satin cases seem hot in summer, so I find that annoying.

My sis was going to try a silk shower cap type thing, but I cannot imagine wearing a cap on my head all night.

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Franklinbell — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 11:50:03 GMT

I have slept on a silk/satin pillowcase all of my life. My mom did the same. I don't have curly hair however my hair is chemically relaxed and turning grey. I have my own natural highlights! I also sleep in a satin wrap to keep my hair cut in place. I also keep one in my suitcase so I can have it when I travel. I think it helps to keep my hair from drying out. I would try one and see how it works for you. My stylist started selling the pillowcases, bonnets and scarfs to use at night in her salon. She can't keep them in stock! Hope this helps!

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Natureluvr — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 13:07:13 GMT

I purchased a 19MM pure mulberry silk pillowcase a few years ago and do feel like they help with avoiding those indented lines I used to wake up with on my face when using a cotton pillowcase. I also like the way they feel. You can find plenty of good deals online, especially on A.

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Lilysmom1 — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 13:20:13 GMT

@Natureluvr Agreed.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 14:47:17 GMT

Whichever one you get be sure it has one side that isn't slippery so that your pillow stays put under your head.

Look for 'one-sided silk pillowcase'. Should save you some money as well since the silk is on one side only.

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cjm61 — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 14:05:41 GMT

@SurferWife I had the same issues as @chiclet . I tried and tried using silky pillowcases but they always slipped away, usually falling off the bed. I can't say they kept my hair from frizzing, never noticed a difference. However, they were cool. If you got warm where your head was you could move to the other side of the pillow and it was cool, IF you still had it on your bed.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 14:31:36 GMT

Mine are satin with zippers, love them get them very cheap on ebay.

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ninjawife — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 15:49:46 GMT

I have tried both silk and satin. Right now I am wearing my hair straight but i have worn it curly in the past. I don't find that the pillowcases do much for keeping my hair from frizzing and I don't find that they keep me cool. What works best for me is keeping my hair piled up on my head with a satin scrunchie,

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kindred cats — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 16:19:18 GMT

My hubby surprised me with a blissy silk one, and I ended up returning it.

Very hot sleeping on it and it wouldn't stay in place. Give me 100% cotton any day.

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SurferWife — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 16:32:47 GMT

Thank you ALL for your input. I have to admit, I heard enough feedback about the pillowcases being hot, that I think I'll pass. Being hot in bed (LOL!) is the LAST thing I need!

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Seannie — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 16:39:16 GMT

Aloha, I have 6 silk pillowcases in pink, gray, blue. Love. Brand is Symphony Home. Limited supply on Amazon, but I bought mine on Shop LC. One side is Tencel so they don't slip around.

They keep my shoulder length fine hair from tangling and have argan oil and hyaluronic in them so face doesn't dry out.

Honestly can't recommend these more highly.

Seannie

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SilleeMee — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 16:54:53 GMT

@SurferWife wrote:
Thank you ALL for your input. I have to admit, I heard enough feedback about the pillowcases being hot, that I think I'll pass. Being hot in bed (LOL!) is the LAST thing I need!

@SurferWife

Silk is a natural material and has a temperature self-regulating feature about it. It keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Silk is also breathable so it feels nice against the skin.

Polyester satin pillowcases are the worst when it comes to everything you don't like about a pillowcase.

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tsavorite — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:41:36 GMT

I purchased one in mint green and another in pink after loving my 1st pure silk 25mm weight pillowcase. Mine has a zipper on it and fits my contour pillows perfectly. I want it to be very smooth so IF I sleep on my side I don't get those pillowcase lines from a loose fitting case. Plus having very sensitive skin (rosacea) I find cotton cases to feel like sand paper.

Now with that said I do own 100% rayon made from bamboo sheets and the pillowcases on those sets are just as awesome. But they don't have a zipper on them.

I have very frizzy curly hair and I find both of these natural fabrics to be the best for sure. And they never make me sweat or over heat.

Forgot to mention my pillow never slides off the bed...ever so no issues with that BUT maybe that's due to using memory foam contour pillows? Perhaps other styles this would be a issue I don't know.

Brand I purchased from A is

Celestial Silk 100% Silk Pillowcase for Hair Zippered Luxury 25 Momme Mulberry Silk Charmeuse Silk on Both Sides of Cover -Gift Wrapped- (Standard, Mint Green)

Also I never hand wash them....they go in with my sheets and I use a tiny amount of fabric softener....dry for about 5mins in dryer and hang up to finish drying for about 1hr. Very easy care and well worth it.

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CinnamonBear99 — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:11:52 GMT

I use one most of the time. It keeps my hair smooth and I feel it keeps my hair from falling out. Well it a Satin case. I have the one that has a non slippery side on the other side.

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Zhills — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 19:01:35 GMT

Mine is Copper infused. Does it help? I think so. I've slept on one for years, but I have few wrinkles (result of losing 12 lbs) at 85+!