At the end of a long day, nothing comes between you and your bed. Sometimes that means just plopping right down and skipping your nighttime beauty routine, but dealing with unruly bedhead in the morning might make you regret skipping that step.
Luckily, the fix is pretty low maintenance — invest in a good pillowcase. Shop TODAY spoke with hairstylists and beauty experts who all agree that the best pillowcases are made of silk. "It’s not only better for your hair; it’s good for your skin, too," says Nicole Pearl, founder of TheBeautyGirl.com.
To take the first step toward eliminating bedhead (and possibly achieve better skin in the process), we asked beauty experts to explain the benefits and for the best silk pillowcases to try.
What is the benefit of using a silk pillowcase?
“The benefit of having a good silk pillowcase is that it creates less friction on the hair and allows the hair a gentle surface," hairstylist Bobby Eliot says. "Friction can disrupt the cuticle layer of the hair, which causes bedhead and frizzy hair.”
Silk fibers are also less absorbent than most other materials, keeping your hair and skin’s moisture intact.
Silk pillowcases recommended by experts
Best cooling option: Shhh Silk Pillowcases
- Customers report no hair knots
- Has a built-in zipper
- Fabric feels cool
- Some say shipping takes time
Colorways: 11 | Sizes: Queen, king and travel
Jennifer MacDougall, beauty expert and celebrity hairstylist, suggests these pillowcases from Shhh Silk.
This pillowcase offers all the traditional benefits of silk, and you can even add a personal touch by paying a little extra to get them monogrammed. They are also available in sets of two. You can save 25% off with the code SLEEP25.
No more creases: Slip Slipsilk Pure Silk Pillowcase
- "Total luxury"
- Helps prevent hair tangles
- Some say it isn't long lasting
Colorways: 10 | Sizes: Queen and king
These 100% silk pillowcases, which are favorites of Eliot, promise to help prevent aging and overnight creases in hair.
“They’re reasonably priced and they’re so smooth and soft. They come in a wide range of colors and feel just as luxurious as a $200 silk pillowcase,” he says.
Best silk pillowcases, according to shoppers
Budget option: Ravmix Silk Pillowcase
- Vibrant colors available
- Cool-feeling fabric
- Zipper keeps pillow in place
- Some say it stains sheets
Colorways: 21 | Sizes: Standard, queen and king
For less than $20, this pillow is the perfect solution for any budget-friendly beauty guru. It has two sides of pure mulberry silk and a color to match every room.
So many reviews: Zimasilk 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
- Over 35,000 five-star ratings
- High-quality
- Lasts a long time
- Some say it's too thin
Colorways: 34 | Sizes: Standard, queen, king, toddler, throw and body
This pillowcase has garnered over 32,000 verified five-star ratings from shoppers who rave about the quality, are repeat buyers and even gift them to family. The brand also offers a 180-day guarantee to ensure your satisfaction.
Easy to put on: Lilysilk 19 Momme Terse Envelope Silk Pillowcase
- Leads to "less-frizzy" hair
- Feels cooling
- Doesn't have a zipper
Colorways: 14 | Sizes: Standard, queen and king
Made with 100% mulberry silk and a 400 thread count, this pillowcase is regarded by the brand as their most popular product. The reviews support that as it has an almost-perfect average rating from over 600 shoppers. Shop TODAY social editorial assistant has one and raves about it, "they feel so luxe compared to other pillowcases I have tried."
Sealy Molded Bed Pillow
Real Simple voted this the "Best Memory Foam Pillow" in their Sleep Awards.
$55.95
Amazon
Hypoallergenic: Quince 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
- "Saturated," shiny color
- Not too slippery
- Zipper is hidden
- Some say they're too large
Colorways: Seven | Sizes: Queen/standard and king
When you see Quince, you probably think of their affordable cashmere sweaters. Their mulberry silk pillowcase has quickly become a customer favorite for its hypoallergenic make, easy washability and cooling touch.
Great for different sleepers: Celestial Silk 100% Silk Pillowcase
- Built with a hidden zipper
- "Good quality"
- Easy to clean
- Some say the zipper gets stuck
Colorways: 27 | Sizes: Standard, queen and king
Who says luxury can't be affordable? Made with a hypoallergenic mulberry silk in a charmeuse weave, your hair will remain frizz- and breakage-free when you rest your head on this silk pillowcase from Amazon. Just take it from over 2,500 verified shoppers who rated it five stars, including one who said, "This pillowcase is heaven. I am a back and side sleeper which can lead to some serious tangles and knots. Those problems seem to have disappeared."
No friction: Brooklinen Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
- Fabric feels cool
- Repeat buyers
- Envelope closure
Colorways: Seven | Sizes: Standard and king
Brooklinen is well renowned for its cozy sheets and towels, but the bedding brand also makes all-star silky pillowcases. Its mulberry silk material is breathable and naturally cool to the touch, two features that guarantee less friction damage to your hair and skin. Hundreds of shoppers have given them a perfect rating, with several calling it a "must-have."
Preserve your locks: Blissy 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
- Helps prevent hair tangles
- Many say it's soft
- Some say it wrinkles easily
Colorways: 44 | Sizes: Standard, queen and king
Blissy is making waves for designing sleep products that "transform your bed into an elegant escape." Their silk pillowcases, in particular, are a shopper favorite for its moisture-retaining, eco-friendly properties. According to the brand, not only will your locks preserve its style and naturally producing oils, but your skin will also keep essential moisture throughout the night.
Right now, if you buy three pillowcases, you'll get one free.
How we chose
The Shop TODAY team spoke with hairstylists and beauty experts about the benefits of silk pillowcases, and we included the go-to picks from Nicole Pearl (the founder of TheBeautyGirl.com), as well as hairstylist Bobby Eliot. We then scanned the internet for shopper-favorite silk pillowcases that have impressive reviews.
Meet the experts
- Nicole Pearl is the founder of TheBeautyGirl.com, a blog that covers news products, trends and more expert-backed advice.
- Bobby Eliot is a Los Angeles-based hairstylist.
- Nunzio Saviano is a hairstylist with more than 20 years of experience and the owner of his self-titled salon in New York City.
- Jennifer MacDougall is a beauty and style expert and celebrity hairstylist.
