Why silk is a must have for your hair extensions

Why A Silk Pillowcase Or hair wrap Is a Must-Buy If You Have Hair Extensions

So you’ve had your hair extensions fitted and your hair is gorgeous, shiny, full, and it’s got that swish going on. You’ve bought the recommended products and the brush, and you’re determined that your extensions are going to look as good as possible for as long as possible after you’ve invested your hard earned cash into getting them.

But what if you knew you were sabotaging the health and longevity of your hair extensions every night when you went to bed, by sleeping on a bog standard cotton pillowcase?

Here’s why a silk pillowcase or a hair wrap is a must-buy if you have hair extensions.

When you’ve invested time and money in hair extensions so you can have your dream locks, the last thing you want is for them to end up dry and matted, and this is what can happen if you sleep on a cotton pillowcase.

As you move around in your sleep, cotton pillowcases can cause friction which can turn your hair extensions from glam to a matted, frizzy bedhead, and not only that, cotton is very absorbent, so it can dry them out too. Because hair extensions don’t benefit from the natural oils produced by your scalp, this is bad news if you want to keep them looking hydrated and healthy.

So what’s the answer? How can you protect your hair extensions even in your sleep and make them last longer?

My advice is to invest in a good quality silk pillowcase, or a hair wrap, here we explore the benefits:

Why buy a silk pillowcase?

Silk pillowcases are a soft and smooth surface so your hair extensions will just slip over them when you move around during the night. This means no friction, no tangles, and no matting.

Not only that, silk is not an absorbent material like cotton, so it won’t sap moisture or shine from your hair extensions, and they’ll stay looking gorgeous for longer. Your natural hair will get all the benefits too, so what’s not to love.

Hair extensions aren’t cheap, so it makes sense that you treat them well, and as well as the recommended products and extension brushes, this means adding a silk pillowcase to your haircare shopping list.

Which silk pillowcase is best for my hair extensions?

All silk pillowcases are not the same. If you want to protect your hair extensions, don’t scrimp and get a cheap product. The best silk pillowcase for your hair extensions will be at least 22 momme.

Our range of pillowcases, silk bonnets, and scrunchies are all 22 momme Mulberry silk, which is the gold standard of luxurious silk.

Your hair extensions are an investment, and so is the silk pillowcase that’s going to make them look beautiful for so much longer.

Choose Silkology for the most luxurious silk products

Among our product range, you’ll find the softest, highest quality 22-momme grade 6 Oeko Tex Mulberry silk pillowcases as well as some beautiful silk bonnets and scrunchies that will keep your hair and skin looking drop dead gorgeous.

Don’t just take our word for it though, browse our range of luxury silk products in our shop, we promise, your hair will thank you!