If you haven’t heard, silk pillowcases are all the rage, and for good reason.

Not only do they feel incredibly cool while you sleep the night away, but they also house astonishing benefits for your hair and skin — I would know, as I own a few myself.

However, it can be difficult to know where to begin your silk pillowcase journey.

What are the best silk pillowcases? What are the specific hair and skin benefits? Can you wash silk? And what the heck is the difference between silk, satin and sateen?

We answer all of those questions and more down below.

Get ready to ditch the cotton pillowcase, grab your favorite pillow and give it the luxurious upgrade it deserves (trust us, your head will thank you later). Keep reading to discover top silk pillowcase from brands such as Blissy, Brooklinen, Amazon and more.

Plus, you’ll want to check out our FAQ section for more on silk pillowcases.

Though a splurge, Cozy Earth’s Silk Pillowcase is a dream and a half that’s made from 100% mulberry silk , was sand-washed and treated with aloe vera. Available in silver, champagne and pearl colorways, this smooth-to-the-touch pillowcase was lovingly woven from the highest grade of 6A long fiber silk too — making it one of the best in the industry.

The silk pillowcase mogul, Blissy, offers an array of silky pillowcases including white, pink, silver, black and gold to find your perfect hypoallergenic and natural silk pillowcase. The smooth material will also have your hair praising you when you wake up with bedhead-free locks.

Made using Slip’s slipsilk and refined for over 10 years, you are guaranteed to fall in love with this pillowcase. Look forward to shine, thickness, softness and durability.

With over 18 colors and designs to choose from and three various sizes, this LilySilk silk pillowcase features 19 momme charmeuse silk, a 400 thread count, a hidden sipper closure at the side and has OEKO certification, meaning it’s free of harsh chemicals.

Available in toddler, standard, queen and king sizes and eight color options, this mulberry silk pillowcase from ZIMASILK will win your approval. It also has almost 42,000 reviews, which proves that others love it just as much.

As the brand says, this is a “big win for your sleep, hair, and skin.” Choose from solid colors like ivory, blush and more, or choose a fun, funky pattern. Whatever your choice may be, you’ll enjoy cool, breathable and insulating fabric.

Available in over 10 color options, the 25 momme silk option features 32% more silk than the brand’s 19 mm silk pillowcases. This option also helps regulate sleep temperature, which is an added bonus!

Made from 100% silk, this pillowcase delivers on its skin and hair benefits. Better yet, it’s been independently tested and certified against over 350 harmful chemicals.

Ideal for enhancing your hair and skin, this natural silk pillowcase is both effective and breathable. The silver grey shade will also pair effortlessly with just about every room’s colorway.

With 100% Mulberry silk on one side and linen on the other, you get the best of both worlds with this option. Sleep on the slip silk side for the hair and skin benefits, and decorate with the other.

It’s true, silk pillowcases can help tame your mane.

While cotton creates a gritty, rough surface that causes friction, silk creates a slippery surface that helps your hair glide along the pillowcase while you sleep. Thus, prolonging the look of smooth, glossy strands.

This concept also applies to skin.

When you choose to sleep on a silk pillowcase, the slick silk helps your skin move effortlessly across the fabric without holding onto excess oils. This is especially beneficial for those struggling with acne.

A recent clinical trial proved this, as those who slept on “silk-like” covers had minimized breakouts in comparison to those who slept on cotton pillowcases. This is because the thick and sometimes rough cotton acts as a magnet that absorbs oils and bacteria from our skin.

Essentially, the small switch to a silk pillowcase can help both your hair and skin immensely.

Like already mentioned, silk pillowcases have increased in popularity due to their astounding benefits. With their growing interest, similar fabrics, such as satin and sateen, have also entered the sleeping space. However, silk, satin and sateen are not the same thing — at all.

In a haircare article, natural hairstylist Bridgette Hill explained that silk is made of natural fibers while satin is not. Instead, satin is simply a blend of various fabrics, thus minimizing the benefits we are actually seeking. This also goes for sateen, which is simply cotton with a different weave.

Due to these various production methods and the lower-priced materials used, satin and sateen pillowcases are much cheaper and more accessible than silk.

While you may be tempted to save a few bucks, it’s important to remember that satin and sateen is not silk. The fabrics may feel similar, but they won’t create that same slick surface as silk nor will they execute the hair and skin benefits you are trying to achieve. Therefore, we recommend dishing out a few extra dollars for a silk pillowcase if you can.

While silk is a delicate fabric and must be properly cared for, it’s not impossible to wash.

You can carefully clean your silk pillowcases one of two ways: by hand or by machine.

To wash your silk pillowcase by hand, first turn it inside out. Then, fill a sink, tub or basin with water and add in some gentle detergent. Next, submerge your inside-out silk pillowcase into the water. Combine the water and detergent and ensure the pillowcase is fully engulfed in both water and soap. Let the pillowcase sit for no more than 30 minutes. After, rinse the pillowcase with cool water until all of the soap is gone. Push the excess water out of the fabric with your hands, but do not ring it out, as this can damage the silk threads. To dry, lay the silk pillowcase on a flat surface or hang on a drying rack without the use of clamps or hangers.

To wash your silk bedding with the use of a machine, set the machine to a cold, low spin delicate cycle. If you have a mesh laundry bag handy, place the silk within it and wash without any cotton items. To finish, air dry the pillowcase by laying it on a flat surface or hanging on a drying rack without the use of clamps or hangers.

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