9 best silk pillowcases for smooth hair and hydrated skin

We’ve been snoozing on this silk pillowcase for more than two years now, and it’s become our go-to beauty sleep pal. With ongoing use of this case, our strands have seemed softer and less prone to breakage, and we noticed no morning pillow creases either. The 22 momme pillowcase is refreshingly cooling and offers that freshly flipped effect throughout the night. Plus, we’ve seen soothed skin, which feels and looks more hydrated.

The version we like best has an envelope finish, but you can buy a zipper closure version, too. It’s presented in a box we’ve reused many times for storage and travelling, as we like to take this case with us on the go. The 50cm x 75cm size fits a standard pillow easily, but there’s a travel option (£26, Thisissilk.com) available, too. The creamy white undyed shade suits all bedding, or you can opt for the grey version.

This grey pillowcase has a sleek finish to its silk composition and an embroidered logo in one corner. Meanwhile, its envelope closure fitted our standard pillow without any fabric being stretched or pulled, so the silk retained a flowy effect. The soft silk isn’t slippery when resting your head, and we found the composition gentle on our skin.

This pillowcase has been specifically designed to protect curly hair, and we saw far less flyaway frizz, thanks to the lack of friction created by the case’s smooth surface.

This matching pair features zip closures, ensuring the cases don’t slip off your pillow while you toss and turn in your sleep. The 19 momme silk composition has a lightweight feel and a slightly delicate finish, so, we were careful to avoid catching the material, and followed washing instructions closely. The piped edged finish adds a chic additional detail, and the blue shade has deep tones that looked lovely on our bed. The sleek texture felt soothing on our skin, and our hair was protected from overnight breakage. Now just over £50 per pair, we think this is a very reasonable price.

We’ve been using this independent brand’s silk pillowcase for more than a year, and have been impressed by how well it washes. The classic caramel shade goes with different bedding colours and prints, while the zip closure offers a seamless fit on our pillow. It also felt gentle on both our hair and skin. After applying an overnight treatment mask, the product sank in efficiently, and we saw dewy results the next day.

For the full indulgent experience, you can shop the silk pillowcase and silk eye mask duo. We found getting comfy in bed even more enjoyable with the addition of this beautifully made eye mask. Full marks also go to the luxurious presentation box and paper wrap packaging.

First founded in 2003, Slip is the celeb favourite used by the likes of Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Reese Witherspoon, and Hailey Bieber. The range has an array of styles and colourways but we tried the pink queen-size number. There are also king and European sizes, plus animal print, marble and stripe patterns in envelope and zippered options. This product has been a silk pillowcase stalwart of ours for a few years, and we love the sleek finish and breathable, soft fabric on our skin and hair.

After a few nights of testing in a row, we didn’t see fluffed-up strands or flyaway frizz when waking. We also found refreshing our ’do to be quicker, because of less restyling being required than after sleeping on a cotton case. Our skin looked and felt softer, too.

This chalk-coloured silk pillowcase is a classic bedding buy that can be combined with other white and cream cases if you only want to purchase one to sleep on. The super soft silk is comfortable to lie on as well as being lightweight. We’ve been sleeping on this case for more than six months, and find the refreshing fabric helps us fall back to sleep when we wake up during the night.

In the morning, we happily saw hair that wasn’t frizzy, and our face didn’t have any pillow creases, either. Instead, we noted hydrated skin, especially after combining the silk pillowcase with night-time oils, serums, and moisturiser.

We’ve been using this robust silk pillowcase for several months now, and have been impressed by how thick the jade-toned material is. Plus, the champagne-coloured piping and slightly rounded corners add detailing, which we think looks extra luxe. We liked the fact the 22 momme silk pillowcase arrived in a presentation pouch with two lavender-scented sachets, too. Because of the silk’s thickness, we think our skincare was able to be absorbed extremely efficiently and have noted an ongoing glow after adding overnight creams and sleeping on this case. The material has been able to withstand repeated washing, and remains in good condition after regular use.

We’ve been getting our beauty sleep on this silk pillowcase for many months now, and have started to hate when the time comes for washing because we really miss our luxury nighttime routine. On warmer evenings, we are grateful for how breathable the pillowcase is, and how the silk offers a refreshing, cool feel to the face.

During testing, we noticed our face was less puffy, and our hair a lot less frizzy. The hypoallergenic case fits a standard-size pillow easily, meaning we often take this away with us, to keep up our high standards of luxurious sleep. The rose colour matches our bedding sets perfectly, but other shades are also available.

Panda’s sustainable take on silk pillowcases uses lyocell from 100 per cent organic bamboo. Boasting a silky satin-like finish, the material is hypoallergenic and highly breathable for an extra sound sleep. Designed to be antistatic, the pillowcases prevent your hair suffering frizz and breakage overnight, while the silky finish locks in the benefits of your night-time skincare, ensuring your complexion is radiant and hydrated come morning.

Plus, the pillowcases are temperature-regulating and cooling – the perfect tonic for hot nights. Available in a pebble cream colourway as well as a bolder forest green, this Panda pillowcase has a thread count of 320 (equivalent to 1,200 in cotton).