Pure mulberry silk is renowned for its luxuriously smooth surface. Unlike cotton, silk doesn’t catch, tangle or pull on your hair while you’re sleeping. It’s really that simple.
Take a look at this video comparing what happens when you roll two cotton threads — one across pure cotton and one across pure mulberry silk:
I know your cotton pillowcase feels soft and comforting. I love cotton too, and I wouldn’t fault a lovely soft, washed cotton bed sheet or duvet cover. But when it comes to your hair, mulberry silk really does make a difference.
How silk reduces friction and hair breakage
Pure mulberry silk fibres are naturally long and smooth, creating a beautifully smooth surface. This means less friction, which can tug against your hair cuticle.
The hair cuticle is the outer protective layer of your hair strand. It shields the inner core but can easily be disturbed by friction. When the cuticle is repeatedly rubbed (as it is against cotton) it can lift and become rough. This leads to dull, frizzy-looking hair that tangles easily. Over time, constant friction can contribute to breakage and split ends.
Silk is different. Silk creates significantly less friction so your hair glides across the pillowcase. The result is smoother, shinier, more manageable hair when you wake up. Over time, this means healthier-looking hair with less breakage.
Reduced friction is something many people notice almost instantly. Even after one night sleeping on a MYRN Silk pillowcase, your hair can feel softer, smoother and far less tangled. If you’re spending a lot of money on hair care products to do exactly this, then you are missing a vital step - sleeping on silk. You may even find you need less product in your hair.
Why silk is better than cotton for moisture retention
Where silk really makes a difference is with long-term use.
Pure silk is less absorbent than cotton. This means your hair’s natural moisture and those expensive hair care products you apply before bed, stay on your hair instead of being absorbed into your pillowcase. Your hair is able to retain moisture and actually repair itself overnight.
This is especially important if you have dry or damaged hair that needs more moisture to restore shine, or curly hair that relies on significant hydration to maintain definition and shape.
Using a silk pillowcase every night is where you will really see the change in your hair health. That’s why I never go anywhere without packing my MYRN Silk pillowcase.
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Read more about why silk is the right pillowcase choice for hair and skin:
Why a silk pillowcase is a better choice than satin
Mulberry silk - the secret to healthier hair and skin