‘Bedhead’ seems like a rite of passage when waking up. Frizz, knots, tangles and kinks – our sleeping habits can reap havoc on our locks and cause a lengthy de-tangling process in the morning.
Although considered normal, bedhead is actually preventable and by doing something as simple as switching to a silk pillowcase , you can not only save time but also sleep your way to silkier and healthier hair.
Here are five benefits of switching to silk pillowcases …
Less frizz Sleeping on silk material means that less friction is created between your hair and the pillowcase, this massively helps to reduce frizz and can be especially beneficial for those with afro or curly hair [2a – 4b] as these hair types need to retain moisture to stay hydrated.
Cotton, on the other hand, can be very harsh on the hair and the fibres of this material can cause dry and brittle hair and therefore cause frizz.
Reduce split ends If you want to grow long and luscious hair, the biggest obstacle is quite often split ends. The bad news is that your cotton pillowcase may very well be causing the split ends.
During the night, as you toss and turn, your hair creates friction between hair particles and the fibres of the pillowcase. This friction causes very dry hair and against coarse material, this can lead to hair breakage and even split ends.
Switching to silk pillowcases can work wonders in helping you achieve your long-term hair goals. Silk pillowcases eliminate friction, as your hair seamlessly slips across the pillowcase rather than scraping against the fibres, resulting in less damage.
Maintain your salon blow-dry Many people will agree that there is no better feeling than getting that fresh salon blow-dry from your hairdressers and wonder how they can keep that fresh ‘new do’ and make it last you as long as possible.
If maintaining a fresh hair look is your hair goal, then a cotton pillowcase is your worst nightmare. Cotton pillowcases cause friction which disrupts your hair cuticles, creating undesired kinks.
Silk pillowcases naturally keep your hair cuticles straight, causing less interference with freshly styled hair, so you can keep your locks in tip-top condition.
Encourages a healthy scalp One of the biggest benefits of silk is its hypoallergenic properties, silk is one of the most hygienic materials to sleep on as it is less likely to harbour bacteria, unlike cotton. Harmful bacteria can be one of the biggest culprits of causing unwanted scalp conditions such as dandruff and other scalp infections. Owning a silk pillowcase is one of the best ways to minimise your scalp condition and prevent it from reoccurring.
Softer, shinier hair You’ve seen it on all the TV advertisements but what can really contribute to softer and shinier hair?
Silk pillowcases allow your hair to retain its natural oils which are essential for keeping your hair properly hydrated.
These properties, over time, lead to softer and glossy-looking hair as the breakage, split ends and dehydration that occurs from using traditional cotton pillowcases are significantly reduced.
This allows your hair to gain the nutrients, hydration and natural oils it needs to create shine, softness and luxurious healthy hair.
Final thoughts
Whether your hair goals are growth, shine or all of the above, silk pillowcases are a great way to improve hair health and growth.
Plus, the hypoallergenic properties of the material can also help with scalp irritation and other issues that may occur from oil build-up.
Silk pillowcases benefit both curly and straight hair types as it allows hair to retain its essential natural oils.
Shop the range of silk pillowcases from Ethical Bedding here.
