It may be an old wives tale, but it’s said that silk pillowcases are the way to go if you’re concerned about frizzy hair, zits, and wrinkles. Believe it or not, investing in silk pillowcases can reduce the chances of those ‘issues’ easily!
Hair-wise, silk pillows prevent static from the frequent movement as you sleep, and reduces any ‘lion’s mane’ look in the morning. It is also less ‘harsh’, so when your hair does move around, it’s not ending up in tangles either. Same goes with preventing wrinkles. Since silk is smoother, it is easy on your skin when you move around at night, which prevents creases and wrinkles in the face.
Furthermore, and the most important tip concerning your pillow, is to change your pillowcases regularly. Oils, (from your face and hair), dirt, grime, saliva – you name it – can lead to breakouts and irritate skin. So you can only imagine all the junk that could be left on your pillowcase after a week? (Am I the only one who has noticed that you tend to get zits on the side of your face that’s on the pillow?) Gross!
So to recap: Silk pillowcases are less ‘harsh’ on your skin and hair when you move around, so this prevents any frizz, tangles and wrinkles. Just remember to wash and change them regularly to prevent breakouts… and enjoy your slumber! 
Have you heard this ‘old wives tale’ about silk pillowcases? Do you have them at home?
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I am considering investing.. Saying that, I will not be enjoying handwashing the pillowcases weekly – that’s for sure!! But, I am sick of waking up with my fine hair severely knotted! I have tried silk scarves around my head and it works if it doesn’t slip off- this is worth a try for anyone who doesn’t fancy the idea of silk pillowcases and doesn’t mind sleeping with something tied around their head (saying that you do lose the benefits for your skin!). It looks like it is silk or satin pillowcases for me!
Are you Christine, my best friend? LOL.
Yeah, silk scarves should help as well for the hair issue but not so much on the breakouts. Do invest in one, it’ll be worth it! 
I started using silk pillowcases about a year ago, and I love them! They feel so nice and cool on your skin, plus any kind of wrinkle prevention sounds good to me
Yeah! They are so smooth and nice
hi renee i’ve read a lot about these and i’m dead on buying some now! have you any good brands in mind i could try out? thanks!
Hey Mabs! I’m sorry I don’t know actually, I just bought any old one at the department store
Try Metro?
My grandmother uses them and keeps telling me how I should get one! I guess I really should, but there really is no taming my hair haha. I’ll give it a try
Aww worth a try? It’ll be a great ‘investment’!
I love satin pillowcases! I bought them several years ago to prevent frizzy hair, and while they didn’t do much to improve my hair, now I wake up with no lines on my face from regular pillowcases. It’s great – I’ll never buy anything else again. A lot of people are skeptical about them, but I love them.
LovaSilk makes some really nice silk pillowcases in the us and they have free shipping. I got a pair a couple of months ago and i’m loving them.