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A Silk Pillowcase and Scrunchie to Cut Night Breakage
Sleeping on a smooth pillowcase with a loose scrunchie to reduce rubbing and tugging. A friction habit, not a growth remedy.
Less friction while you sleep
Hair rubs against the pillow all night, and long or dry hair can fray and snap at the ends. A smooth satin or silk pillowcase and a loose fabric scrunchie reduce that friction, so there may be less breakage in the morning. This is a simple, cost-based habit and not a growth treatment.
Choose a satin or silk cover that you can wash, and a loose scrunchie, never a tight elastic band. Wash the cover weekly to keep the oil and sweat off your face and hair. Keep the hair loosely tied, not pulled tight.
Ingredients
- 1 satin or silk pillowcase
- 1 loose fabric scrunchie
- A wide-tooth comb
How to prepare
- Detangle dry hair gently with the wide-tooth comb.
- Tie it in a loose low ponytail or a loose braid with the scrunchie.
How to use
- Sleep with hair loosely tied, on the smooth pillowcase.
- Wash the pillowcase once a week.
Helpful habits
- A loose braid is gentler than a tight ponytail.
- Avoid sleeping with wet hair tied up.
Precautions
- Never tie the hair tight, since pulling can cause breakage.
- Wash the pillowcase regularly.
- A friction habit, not a growth treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Will silk make my hair grow?
- No. It may reduce breakage from rubbing.
Is satin the same as silk?
- Satin is a weave, often of polyester, and it gives a similar smooth feel at a lower price.
Can I sleep with wet hair?
- It is better to dry it first, since wet hair is fragile.
