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Silk pillowcase hair benefits

Wake up to smoother hair.

Silk lets your hair glide instead of catching, so you wake up with less frizz, fewer tangles and a blowout that lasts. Grade 6A mulberry silk on both sides, with a hidden closure and no zippers.

Why silk

What silk does for your hair

A silk pillowcase helps your hair in three ways: less friction, less absorbency, and a smooth surface that holds your style. It is a favorite for curly, textured and color-treated hair.

  1. Frizz and breakage

    Less frizz, fewer tangles.

    Cotton's textured weave catches your hair every time you turn. Silk's smooth surface lets it glide, so there is less friction to cause frizz, knots and breakage.

    Silk vs. cotton
  2. Styled hair

    Make your blowout last.

    Less friction means less crushing and flattening overnight, so your style holds into the next day. That can mean fewer mornings reaching for a hot tool, and less heat on your hair.

    Find your momme
  3. Curls and moisture

    Moisture stays in your hair.

    Cotton absorbs the natural oils and leave-in products your hair needs. Silk absorbs less, so curls stay defined and dry hair stays softer.

    Silk care guide

Side by side

Silk vs. cotton for your hair

CompareMulberry silkCotton
FrictionLow, so hair glides as you moveHigh, so hair catches on the weave
FrizzLess frizz and bedheadMore frizz by morning
TanglesFewer knots and less breakageKnots, snags and split ends
BlowoutsStyles hold into the next dayFlattens and crushes styles
MoistureLeaves natural oils and leave-ins in your hairAbsorbs oils and products

Fishers Finery pillowcases are 100% Grade 6A mulberry silk on both sides, never satin or polyester.

Natural white silk pillowcase with smooth, lustrous texture being adjusted on pillow.
Natural white silk pillowcase with smooth, lustrous texture being adjusted on pillow.

Fishers Finery silk

Made for a better night.

  • Grade 6A long-strand mulberry silk on both sides, in 19, 25 and 30 momme.
  • A hidden envelope closure with no zippers to snag your hair.
  • Oeko-Tex® Made in Green certified.
  • A mesh wash bag with every pillowcase.

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Silk and hair questions

Is a silk pillowcase good for your hair?

Yes. Silk has less friction than cotton, so your hair glides instead of catching as you move. That means less frizz, fewer tangles and less bedhead, and silk absorbs less of your hair's natural oils. Silk also helps your skin and sleep.

Does a silk pillowcase help with frizz?

Frizz comes from friction roughing up the hair cuticle. Silk's smooth surface creates much less friction than cotton, so most people wake up with noticeably less frizz.

Is silk good for curly hair?

Yes. Curls lose definition when they rub against cotton, and cotton pulls moisture and leave-in products out of your hair. Silk lets curls glide and absorbs less, so they stay softer and more defined.

Will a silk pillowcase make my blowout last longer?

Less friction means less flattening and crushing overnight, so styled hair tends to hold into the next day. That can mean fewer touch-ups with hot tools.

Can a silk pillowcase help with hair breakage?

Silk reduces the rubbing and snagging that can lead to split ends and breakage from sleep. It is not a treatment for hair loss, but it is a gentle choice for fragile or color-treated hair.

Is silk or satin better for hair?

Satin is a weave, usually made from polyester. It feels smooth but does not breathe or regulate moisture like silk, a natural fiber. Fishers Finery pillowcases are 100% Grade 6A mulberry silk on both sides.

Do silk scrunchies help too?

Yes. Silk scrunchies hold your hair without the tight grip and creases of elastic ties, so they pair well with a silk pillowcase for overnight styles. Shop silk scrunchies.

Which momme is best for hair?

Every Fishers Finery pillowcase is 100% silk, so every weight gives your hair the same smooth surface. Momme measures how much silk is in the fabric: 25 momme has 32% more silk than 19 momme, and 30 momme has 20% more than 25. Our 25 momme has been Good Housekeeping's Best Overall silk pillowcase for 10 years running. Read our momme guide.

How do I wash a silk pillowcase?

Hand wash, or machine wash on a delicate cycle with cold water and a gentle detergent in the included mesh bag. Air dry. See our silk care guide for step-by-step instructions.

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