I bought these pillowcases because my thick, curly hair dries out and frizzes easily. I was doing everything else I could (co-washing, using leave-in conditioner and wide-tooth comb), and although I could get my hair under control during the day, I would always wake up with my hair dry and standing on end. I saw a few recommendations to try silk pillowcases, so I gave these a shot due to their reasonable price. To make sure these would really work, I took a picture after a night of sleeping on a cotton pillowcase (left) and after a night of sleeping on these silk pillowcases (right). I was surprised by how significant the difference was. A side benefit is that they also leave my face less dried out when I wake up, which has reduced some fine lines around my eyes. Even my mouth feels less dry, which could be because they're supposed to be hypoallergenic. As far as washing them, I put them through the washing machine (cold, gentle cycle) and hung them to dry, and they made it through fine. Overall, these were very much worth the money.
I have satin sheets on my bed but they are not high-quality and the pillowcases do very little for my hair. My hair is a very crazy and frizzy 2C style. I would go to sleep with beautiful curls and wake up with a Birds nest. After doing some research I found that silk pillowcases could help with frizzy hair. I could not be happier that I bought these because now I can wake up without looking like Mufasa had a bad blow out. Not to mention they are incredibly soft and smooth and I love putting my face on it. Also my boyfriend has noticed a significant decrease in his acne since using this pillow case. I couple this pillow case with a miracle bamboo pillow and it is truly heaven, it has become impossible to get out of bed.
* I am a regular Amazon customer and all opinions are solely my own and I have not been paid or given this product at a free or discounted rate for review.
I've been sleeping with this pillowcase for about a month now and really love it. No more waking up with a pillow crease on my face that takes hours to go away! I throw this in the washer with cold water washable and so far, so good. I'm really sensitive to smells & worried that this would have the silk smell to it but mine does not. I'm very happy with it and will buy another soon so that I have a spare. Iwas wondering about buying one for the husband but wondering if his scruff will ruin it. ??
***update one year later**** I do need to replace the pillow case. I wash it on gentle once a week in a garment bag because I want to clean as much oils from my face being on it as possible and hand washing it would not remove as much. I realize that this may wear it down sooner but it beats having acne from the pillow case not getting clean enough. So after a year of using it every day and washing on gentle in a garment bag, the silk has softened and ripped away from the zipper. I Dont blame the manufacturer and will be buying this exact one again. It really works and I no longer wake up with creases lining my face.
Super soft silk fabric on both sides, unlike another brand that I tried and had cotton on the other side. I love that it has a zipper and won't slide off at night.
I bought this pillowcase for my hair and skin. At first, I did not notice a big difference in my hair. It wasn't until after I stopped using it that I started noticing my hair texture to change. It began to look dry and frizzy again. With that being said, I truly believe this silk pillowcase will benefit the health and texture of your hair. I recommend giving it a shot. It's super soft and it will also make your bed look more classy ;')
Feature Product
- 14 x 18 inches (37 cm x 46 cm), fits most baby, toddler and travel size pillows
- Dermatologists recommend natural silk pillow cases for the cool touch and breathability. Great for preventing wrinkles, dry skin and frizzled hair, and morning bed head
- Hidden zipper for style, comfort and better fit; Handmade, top-quality workmanship that lasts
- Chemical-free, naturally dyed, no color shading or fading. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certified
- "Makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys deep, restorative sleep!"
Description
Alaska BearEnhance your Life
Dimensions:
13 x 18 inches (33 cm x 46 cm), fits most baby, toddler and travel size pillows.
Care Instructions:
Hand Wash:
The preferred method is hand laundered in cool water with pH neutral soap using a gentle hand movement. Do not soak too long. Rinse in cool water and roll silk in a towel to remove excess water. Never wring water from silk. Hand washing is much easier and in fact faster.
Machine Wash:
Wash in cold water with pH neutral soap, no bleach, on a gentle cycle. Wash silk separate from other items(or put them in a mesh bag) and do not overload washer to avoid any unnecessary wear to the fabric. Do Not run them through a dryer(Tumble dry on very low heat for a short time only if necessary.) as silk is not heat resistant, lay them on towel on a sunny window sill, they will dry fast.
Ironing:
Silk has a resistance to creasing or wrinkling, most will smooth out naturally. If ironing should become necessary, press the damp silk on the reverse side with an iron set on low. Silk charmeuse requires a cool iron to bring back sheen.
Silk is actually very strong for its weight. Filament silk(long strands) is stronger than "spun silk"(short bits spun together). Customers' experience tells that if you take care of silk pillow cases they will last many years! ;-))
Sleeping on mulberry silk pillowcases not only makes your skin look better and younger over time, but helps you stay cool during the warmer months and warm during cooler months ..
I absolutely love this pillowcase. After sleeping on a silk pillowcase, I don't think I could ever go back to sleeping on regular cotton pillowcases. I bought it for my hair because I used to wake up with really straw like hair especially when I showered the night before yet still blow dried my hair. I was looking for all kind of solutions: pineappling, using different conditioners, hair masks, but nothing helped. Now that I have this pillowcase, I no longer have this issue, I wake up with very smooth hair in the morning! I've also had my cats pull threads from cotton pillowcases completely destroying those. When my cat put claws in this pillowcase, no threads came out. I wish Amazon’s prices didn’t go up and down so much so that I could get a pillowcase in a color I really liked. I got mine in brown wchich isn’t my fav color but paying $20+ for a pillowcase is already splurging for me.
After getting myself this pillowcase, I got a bamboo pillow https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EINBSEW/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and now I’m looking forward all day to go to bed :)
I purchased this in July of 2017 to help keep my curls while I sleep and not wake up with bed head. It does help somewhat. It’s better than using a regular pillow case but I also “pineapple” (loose ponytail at top of my head) my hair to go to bed. I hand wash weekly (more like soak with milk detergent and cold water then scrunch the pillow case around in the water and rinse) as directed and I just noticed a hole near the zipper. Oh well. Hope if I invest in a more expensive one the quality will be better and it will last longer.
UPDATE: After posting my review, I was contacted by the seller and offered a replacement. I must say, I was very impressed with the level of customer service I received and for the attention given to me as a dissatisfied customer. I received my replacement and continue hand washing every week with Dreft mild detergent. I am using MORE caution than I was with my original pillow case when hand washing and hope this helps with the life span this time around. I’m hopeful it will. If anything, I’m more than a happy customer by the way I was treated by the seller.
I have curly hair and I’m over 60 with the usual wrinkles that come with that. Hated waking up with messy hair and pillow case creases on my face. Using satin pillow cases was just okay and they kept sliding off my pillow. I did research and it recommended silk was the best material. I found these Alaska Bear silk pillow cases. They are made of quality silk and they have a hidden zipper. No more sliding off pillows. The material is soft, they are made well and easy to wash. I now own two. Curly hair is better in AM and my face looks smooth. Worth every penny. Wasted too much money on satin cases. Should have bought this to begin with.
One of the recommendations for women going through chemo is to sleep on silk pillowcases. As your hair falls out, the silk won’t grab and that makes them more comfortable than cotton. Also, for those not going through chemo, cotton can still break your hair, pull on your eyebrows, and cause facial wrinkles. These were my first silk pillowcases, and I am hooked. They match my mint green sheets from QVC exactly, and the hidden zipper is wonderful. I came back and bought a 2nd pair in gold, and they match my gold sheets from Bed, Bath and Beyond.
I wanted a pillow cover which would protect the hair on the back of my head as I lie on my back sleeping. Other cases tend to cause frizzy hair in the morning! That means that my hair is dry. With this pillow case of silk, my hair is in much better condition and as I understand it, it's much better for your skin as well. I thought that hand washing it might be an issue... Too much work :-( But, just a very little bit of gentle shampoo and some cool to slightly warm water in a basin, so the water and soap gets through fabric, and it's the easiest thing to care for! I tend to rent sit in freshwater two or three times until the water is clear. It certainly doesn't take much time. You never ever wring silk fabric when it's wet. If you squeeze out the water gently and laying flat on a bath towel and roll it and then just squeezed the towel a bit, almost all the moisture comes into the towel. Gently place it over a towel rack and it dries very quickly and is ready to go back on your pillow. I definitely plan on purchasing some of these excellent quality covers as gifts for others to enjoy. They are not an extravagance in my mind. They are part of what makes a good night sleep :-)
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