11 Best Silk Pillowcases for Healthier Hair and Skin, Reviewed by Glamour Editors

Editor review: This mulberry silk pick might just be the ideal pillowcase. The material is soft, of course, but it has a nice weight that feels luxurious and helps resist abrasion from sleeping and washing. The brand also offers 19- and 30-momme silk pillowcases at lower and higher price points, respectively, but this 25-momme option is a perfect introduction to the brand. “After using this 25-momme pure mulberry silk pillowcase, I get why people invest in more luxurious fabrics,” says Glamour contributor Lindsay Schallon. “Not only does sleeping on this feel like the equivalent of staying the night at a fancy hotel, but waking up in the morning is significantly better because I hardly have to touch my hair. The fact that my skin looks and feels more revitalized is just the cherry on top.”

Sizes: Standard, queen, king / Colors: 13 options / Closure: Envelope / Momme: 25 momme

Pros: Relatively inexpensive, durable, lots of color options
Cons: Shrinks unless you line-dry it

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Editor review: Perhaps the most well-known silk pillowcase on the market, Slip’s mulberry silk offering is available in a ton of colors. From the well-made construction to the shiny finish and pretty shades, Slip is at the front of the pack in terms of design. But it also gets rave reviews from multiple Glamour editors (and Dr. Zeichner) for helping with hair and skin—and even our resident beauty pro swears by it. “My Slip silk pillowcase has saved my skin and hair—I never wake up with red, aggravated skin anymore, and my blow-dries actually last for days,” says Glamour associate beauty editor Danielle Sinay, who even travels with it. “As for the case itself, it’s so, so soft and silky, and it feels cool and lightweight on my skin. I wash it on cold and dry on mild, and I’ve never had a problem with it getting wrinkly or losing structure.” (The brand also makes sleep masks and scrunchies to help fight fine lines and spit ends, FYI.)

Sizes: Queen, king / Colors: 12 options / Closure: Zipper / Momme: 22 momme

Pros: Lots of color options, cooling feel, great frizz-fighter
Cons: Might fray quickly if machine-washed

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Editor review: Blissy’s pillowcase is a favorite among reviewers and Glamour staffers alike; four of our colleagues recommend it as a top-notch option for skin and hair. At 22 momme, it’s plenty soft but not overly expensive. “I’ve used my Blissy pillowcase for over three years, and it’s withstood countless washes and wears beautifully,” raves Brie Schwartz, Glamour’s commerce director. “It’s luxuriously soft and cool to the touch (perfect for hot sleepers), but it does wrinkle easily, as you can see from the photo, so if you care about the look of your bed, it’s best to hide it behind a decorative pillow or steam it after washing.” The big drawback, she says, is a sharp zipper, so make sure you tuck the pull in before heading off to bed.

Sizes: Standard, queen, king / Colors: 12 options / Closure: Zipper / Momme: 22 momme

Pros: Lots of colors, durable construction, high-quality silk
Cons: Wrinkles easily, stains are visible

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Editor review: J Jimoo’s pillowcase is one of the top-selling products in Glamour’s gift guides—and despite its shockingly low price, this mulberry silk pillowcase holds its own against options that are triple or quadruple its price. “It’s cool to the touch and truly soft, even beating out more expensive options that I’ve tested,” Glamour commerce writer Jake Smith says. “I love that it’s a zipper closure to keep the material tight. There’s no external branding, which I prefer for my bed. My big issue is that it stains easily, but I think that might be silk in general. (Just don’t, like, wear a hair mask to bed.)” Because of the price, it’s stellar for gifting—hello, presents for teenage girls. Another bonus: It’s less slippery than other options, meaning you’re not as likely to slide around at night.

Sizes: Standard, queen, king / Colors: 21 options / Closure: Zipper / Momme: 22 momme

Pros: Inexpensive, no external branding, not slippery
Cons: Stains easily

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Editor review: This mulberry silk pillowcase is one of the softest we’ve had the pleasure of sleeping on, and our testers rave that it’s a total game changer for skin. “This 25-momme pillowcase really helps my skin. I can actually feel the difference between this and my cotton pillowcase, which soaks up my beauty products,” says Glamour contributor Khaliha Hawkins. “Yes, my head slips and slides on the pillow, but my face no longer feels dry or dehydrated when I wake up.” At $46 a pop, it’s in the middle of the pack pricewise, but it’s as well-made as the more expensive items on this list. The only drawback? There’s a large tag on the outer corner that can get annoying.

Sizes: Standard, queen, king / Colors: 12 options / Closure: Envelope / Momme: 25 momme

Pros: Oeko-Tex-certified, luxuriously soft
Cons: Large external tag

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Editor review: Drowsy’s mulberry silk option comes in 10 rich colors that make any bedscape all the more inviting. “My navy blue pillowcase still looks great after putting it through the washing machine, which not every option can say,” commerce writer Smith says. “It’s also not too slippery, meaning I’m not constantly falling off of it during the night in the name of stopping skin creases and split ends. I don’t love the gigantic interior tag or the external logo, but these are nitpicks.” The brand is also a favorite among our editors; Drowsy took home best sleep mask at the 2023 Glamour Beauty & Wellness Awards.

Sizes: Queen, king / Colors: 10 options / Closure: Envelope / Momme: 22 momme

Pros: Great colors, true mulberry silk, machine-washable
Cons: External stitched logo

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Editor review: Lunya makes some of our favorite washable silk pajamas, so it’s only natural that the brand would also make a standout pillowcase. The velvety-smooth feel holds up after multiple washes. “It’s cooler and less wrinkle-prone than a ton of other options I’ve felt,” Smith says, “and I love that the only external branding is an unmarked piece of ribbon sewn to the envelope closure. It’s only available in white and in queen size, which isn’t a problem for me, but might not be ideal for people with smaller or larger beds.” Another quirk is that Lunya doesn’t actually list the momme, although the pillowcase is made entirely from silk.

Sizes: Queen / Colors: 1 option / Closure: Zipper / Momme: Unlisted

Pros: Lack of external branding, wrinkle-resistant finish
Cons: Only available in queen size, no momme measure given

Editor review: New York–based brand Hill House Home makes some of the dreamiest clothes we’ve ever seen—its mommy-and-me outfits live in our heads rent-free—and its underrated bedding department is just as great. Beyond its seriously soft mulberry silk, this pillowcase stands apart from the competition with meticulous design: There’s contrast piping around the edges, and you can even add a monogram for an additional $15. “There’s a hidden zipper closure to make sure the pillow doesn’t slip out, which is a tiny but game changing detail if you’re used to pillow inserts sliding out of their envelope closures,” says Glamour contributor Talia Abbas. Better yet, the cute pattern will hide stains and wear.

Sizes: Standard, king / Colors: 5 options / Closure: Zipper / Momme: 22 momme

Pros: Tons of colors and prints, piping on edges
Cons: No queen size, should be hand-washed

Editor review: If you prefer an extra-silky feel, Branché’s slick, shiny pillowcase is your best bet. It’s one of the most expensive options on the market, but it backs up the price with high-quality material, a luxuriously sleek finish, and a variety of rich shades. “I tested it out with both wet and dry uncovered hair, and I woke up on both days with hair that looked barely touched,” says Glamour contributor Brionna Jimerson. “I also noticed that my slumber felt much cooler thanks to the silky-soft fabric.” It’s more wrinkle-prone than other pillowcases, but that high-shine look (and its skin- and hair-smoothing powers) are worth the extra steaming. There’s an external tag, but it’s tiny and hidden on the back side of the envelope enclosure.

Sizes: Queen, king, boudoir / Colors: 10 options / Closure: Envelope / Momme: 22 momme

Pros: Super-soft material, cooling feel
Cons: Wrinkles easily

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Editor review: This silk pillowcase, which has earned over 750 perfect reviews, is the current favorite of Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle. “The softness of this pillowcase makes me feel like a rich lady,” she says. “It’s been through many washes and hasn’t lost its velvety feel. And as someone who dreads laundry days, I appreciate the zipper on the side for faster bed making.” Reviewers note that the sizing is a little off, so be sure to size up if your pillow is a little larger than standard.

Sizes: Standard, queen, king / Colors: 10 options / Closure: Zipper / Momme: 22 momme

Pros: Concealed zipper, inexpensive
Cons: Sizing runs small, only standard size and king size available

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Editor review: While this pillowcase is made from luxe polyester satin, not natural silk, it still deserves a spot on this list for its hair- and skin-smoothing powers. “I still can’t really tell the difference between Kitsch’s satin and actual silk, at least in terms of feel,” Smith says. “Since using it, I’ve started waking up with fewer blemishes and no bedhead or tangles. The biggest difference between this and more expensive options is that it isn’t as temperature-regulating or cool to the touch—not ideal if you need a cool feel for your best night’s sleep—but it’s also way less wrinkly each morning.”

Sizes: Queen, king, boudoir / Colors: 10 options / Closure: Zipper / Momme: N/A

Pros: Affordable, tons of colors and patterns
Cons: Not machine-washable, not real silk

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