Key Takeaways
silk is very beneficial for the health and beauty of hair. It hydrates deeply, nourishes the scalp, preserves curls and limits friction. Preferably choose silk 100% natural to take full advantage of its virtues.
The French brand The Oversized Hoodie® 🇫🇷 is famous for its textile expertise, particularly its collection of high-end, 100% natural mulberry silk products certified Oeko-Tex® Standard 100.
Free from toxic and chemical substances, and ecological, the collections silk pillowcase, silk night maskand silk sheets stand out for their incomparable softness and excellent value for money, providing an unrivaled feeling of comfort.
Silk: an ally for your hair
silk is a precious material used for millennia to make luxury clothing and accessories. But did you know that silk can also become your best ally to enhance your hair ?
Indeed, this noble fabric has many benefits for your hair. It will nourish it in depth, strengthen it, and beautify it sustainably.
Also read: What are the advantages and disadvantages of silk ?
The advantages of sleeping with silk
Many women have now adopted the habit of sleeping with a scarf, a pillowcase or a bonnet made of silk. And for good reason! Wearing silk at night allows you to benefit from all its benefits for your hair for several hours in a row.
Concretely, silk will:
- Preserve the natural hydration of your hair
- Limit friction with your pillow
- Avoid knots and tangles
- Keep your blow dry or curls intact overnight
Your hair will therefore be more soft, shiny and easy to style in the morning.
Also read: Why sleep on silk ?
Why choose a silk pillow for the night ?
Investing in a pillow made from silk is the best way to enjoy the benefits of this precious material while you sleep.
Unlike classic cotton or polyester pillows, the pillow in silk will allow your hair to slide over it without snagging. Your hair will move less, which will limit knots and tangles during the night.
In addition, the softness of the silk will minimize aggressive friction against your pillow. Your hair will therefore be less damaged and brittle when you wake up.
At The Oversized Hoodie®, we highly recommend investing in a silk pillow to preserve the beauty of your hair. After several years of creating high-end textile products, we know how to recognize a quality fabric that will take care of your hair.
— Geoffrey, Founder of The Oversized Hoodie®
Also read: How to choose your silk pillowcase ?
How silk contributes to better hair hydration ?
silk is known for its exceptional moisturizing properties. By wearing a scarf or a bonnet in silk, you will somehow wrap your hair in a protective cocoon.
The silk will act as a barrier between your hair and the ambient air, thus limiting the evaporation of the water present in your lengths. Your hair will therefore remain perfectly hydrated, even at night for several hours.
This moisturizing action of silk will make your hair softer , more supple and less brittle : discover our accessories in pure mulberry silk like the silk scrunchie.
The anti-bacterial action of silk on the scalp
Did you know that silk has anti-bacterial properties ? Wearing a charlotte or a scarf made of silk therefore allows you to purify your scarf scalp during the night.
In fact, silk will limit the proliferation of bacteria on the surface of the scalp. Result: you will wake up with a healthier scalp and cleaner hair.
In the long run, this anti-bacterial action of silk will help regulate sebum production and reduce dandruff.
Also read: What silk for your scarf ?
Silk: an asset for curly hair
Curly or frizzy hair is more sensitive to friction than straight hair . Fortunately, sleeping with silk is THE solution to preserving your curls!
Specialists in Afro hair recommend that their clients always sleep with a bonnet in satin or silk. And for good reason: the softness of these fabrics allows curls to fall asleep without damaging them, in order to keep well-defined curls when you wake up.
So ladies with frizzy, curly or curly hair, don't hesitate any longer and adopt silk to enhance your curls!
Satin vs silk: which fabric to choose for your hair?
Satin and silk are two fabrics with very similar properties, both beneficial for hair. Satin has the advantage of being more affordable. But silk remains the best of the best!
100% natural, silk will wrap your hair in softness and hydrate it in depth thanks to to its unique structure. Result: hair that is healthier, more strong and more beautiful over time.
If your budget allows it, we therefore recommend that you opt for silk 100% natural (charmeuse or crepe silk). Your hair will thank you!
We always advise my clients to opt for 100% natural silk for their hair accessories. Even if the budget is higher, silk is a profitable investment in the long term for the health of your hair."
— Geoffrey, Founder of The Oversized Hoodie®
Hair care: how to integrate silk into your beauty routine ?
To make the most of the exceptional benefits of silk, integrate it into your beauty ritual hair:
- When brushing, use a natural bristle brush with rounded bristles so as not to damage your lengths.
- To tie your hair, choose elastics, scrunchies and soft bars, like those in silk or corduroy.
- At night, sleep with a pillowcase in silk as well as a scarf or a hat in silk to protect your hair.
- When traveling, take with you a silk bulk bag to store your brushes and accessories without damaging them.
Your hair has never been so soft, shiny and in full health!
Jasmine, one of our customers contacted us after receiving our silk hair care kit including a night mask, a pillowcase and a silk nightcap. She was delighted because her hair was visibly softer, shinier and better hydrated after just a few uses.
This woman with frizzy hair told us that silk helped her significantly reduce tangles and frizz, while taming her curls. Silk had clearly become a key ally in her hair routine!
This positive testimonial proves that our high-quality silk products keep their promises. They offer visible results quickly to beautify and strengthen the hair.
We are proud to see that our textile expertise brings a real plus to the daily lives of our customers.
Conclusion
To conclude, know that silk is truly THE noble material to adopt urgently to enhance your hair.
Whether you have hair fine, thick, straight, curly, short or long, silk will answer your hair problems. It will nourish your fiber in depth, hydrate it and strengthen it lastingly.
So don't wait any longer, and give your hair the luxury it dreams of with silk! Your hair has never looked so beautiful.
| Advantage | Description | Application | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydration | Preserves the natural hydration of the hair, limiting water evaporation. | Sleep with a silk scarf, hat or pillowcase. | Choose 100% natural silk to maximize the benefits. |
| Reduction of friction | Limits friction with the pillow, avoiding knots and tangling. | Use a silk pillow for a gentle sleep. | Opt for silk accessories at night to maintain your hairstyle. |
| Anti-bacterial properties | Purifies the scalp by limiting the proliferation of bacteria. | Wear a charlotte or silk scarf at night. | Incorporate silk into your skincare routine for a healthier scalp. |
| Nutrition and fortification | Deeply nourishes and strengthens the hair fiber. | Adopt silk accessories for brushing and tying hair. | Prefer natural silk products for optimal care. |
| Preserving loops | Keeps curls intact, without damaging them. | Sleep with a silk bonnet for curly or frizzy hair. | Choose soft silk accessories so as not to disturb the curls. |
FAQ
Why sleep with a silk scarf ?
Sleeping with a scarf in silk allows you to wrap your hair in a protective case all night long. The silk will hydrate your lengths, limit knots and friction, and preserve your curls. You will wake up with soft hair and shiny, easy to style.
Why silk is good for hair ?
silk is beneficial for hair thanks to its unique long and smooth fiber structure. It hydrates deeply, nourishes and strengthens the hair fiber. silk is also anti-bacterial and anti-static. Your hair will therefore be more healthy and more strong.
What are the advantages of silk ?
The main advantages of silk for hair are: better hydration, less friction/nodes/breakages, a nutritive and fortifying action, a regulation of sebum and dandruff, and preservation of blow-drys and loops.
Satin or silk for hair ?
silk is more beneficial than satin because it hydrates and nourishes the hair fiber better. But satin remains a good, more affordable alternative. The ideal is to opt for silk 100% natural such as charmeuse or silk crepe.
Updated February 12, 2024
