Silk pillowcases feel sexy and luxe, but they can also be a valuable part of your beauty routine! According to stylist Stephanie Angelone of RPZL in New York City, “Silk pillowcases are amazing. They are great if you have extensions or to hold a style overnight.”

Why is that? She adds, “Sleeping on a silk pillowcase prevents friction from your hair and your pillow that may cause knotting and pulling of hair extensions. If you don’t have a pillowcase, you can also use a silk scarf and wrap your head with it for the same results. If you want to keep and preserve an updo/blow dry or any other style, this will also work for that.”

But aside from keeping your hair healthy, it’s also great for your skin. Says celebrity cosmetic doctor, Dr. Violetta Mailyan, "The natural properties of silk help retain and balance your skin's much-needed moisture levels as opposed to cotton which can literally suck the moisture from your skin. Why undo the good work of excellent skincare habits by adopting sleeping rituals that can counteract the results of your skincare routine?"

With that, look no further than the best silk pillowcases on the market, perfect for making you incredibly comfy in bed.

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1. Mulberry Silk Pillowcase by Crane & Canopy

Crafted from 100 percent pure silk and the highest grade long fiber 22 momme mulberry silk, the silk pillowcase is naturally cooling to the touch and protects skin and hair from friction damage, keeping skin and hair smooth and hydrated. 

(Crane and Canopy, $79-$89)

2. Brooklinen Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

Naturally cool to the touch, it protects skin and hair from friction damage. It has breathable yet insulating fabric.

(Brooklinen, $59)

3. Celestial Silk Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

Celestial Silk's pure mulberry silk pillowcase is thicker, more durable and more luxurious than lighter weight ones. Celestial Silk pillowcases regulate body temperature to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer, and are naturally hypoallergenic to repel common allergens. 

(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)

4. Slipsilk Pure Silk Pillowcase

An anti-aging, anti-sleep crease, anti-bed head pillowcase that's like an eight-hour beauty treatment every night.

(Nordstrom, $85-$105)

5. Silk Pillowcase by The White Company

Treat your tresses right when you sleep on this gorgeously smooth, sleek pillowcase cut from pure silk. It'll help keep locks strong, shiny, healthy and soft.

(Nordstrom, $75)

6. Bedsure Satin Pillowcase

Satin pillow cover utilizes polyester satin to provide resilient feel with a distinctive and lustrous appearance. High quality satin is more sturdy and durable than silk pillowcases, which need professional care.

(Walmart, $12.99-$14.99)

7. Alaska Bear Natural Silk Pillowcase

This pillowcase is made of mulberry silk, 600 thread count, and is a sensuously smooth, strong, hypoallergenic and breathable natural, organic fiber. Dermatologists recommend natural silk pillowcases for the cool touch and breathability.

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8. BLISSY 22 Momme Silk Queen Pillowcase

Blissy Silk Pillowcases are handmade and crafted from high quality 22-momme 100 percent pure mulberry silk. It helps to prevent from allergy, is completely natural, and does wonders for your hair, skin, and overall health while you sleep.

(Macy's, $240)

9. J JIMOO Natural Silk Pillowcase

Both sides are constructed from 100 percent natural mulberry silk, which gives it a smooth finish and double-sided use.

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10. Pinzon Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

Smooth, luxurious fabric feels cool to the touch, and helps prevent frizzy hair and morning bed-head. This pillowcase has a durable zipper closure.

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11. AmazonBasics Light-Weight Microfiber Pillowcases

This set includes two pillowcases made of polyester microfiber, which offers strength and exceptional softness.

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12. Rivet Supima Cotton Envelope Closure Pillowcases

A sateen weave brings the subtle sheen and silkiness of satin to durable 500-thread count cotton. Extra long staple fibers of Supima cotton make these pillowcases very soft.

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13. YANIBEST Pillowcases

Silk works while you sleep and is anti-aging and beauty wrinkle-free. Among all the fibers, the coefficient of friction of the silk is the lowest, and also helps to prevent hair from becoming knotted and matted.

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14. Fishers Finery Luxury Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase 

The pillowcase is made of long strand, Grade 6A Pure Mulberry Silk. Silk allows the pillowcase to be used as both a sham or pillowcase. An oversized, envelope flap ensures the pillow will remain securely inside.

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15. Lilysilk 19 Momme Terse Silk Pillowcase

The Terse style features a simplistic flange-less design with a side-opened envelope closure for those who like to put their hands under their pillowcases when they sleep.

(Lilysilk, $20)

16. Lunya Washable Silk Pillowcase

The Washable Silk Pillowcase has washable silk on one side and soft woven cotton on the other. It will fit right in with your bedding, keeps your skin hydrated, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and helps prevent hair dryness.

(Lunya, $74)

17. Spasilk 100% Pure Silk Pillowcase

This pillowcase is pure silk on both sides. Hypoallergenic and breathable, luxuriously smooth and durable, it has an envelope style side closure.

(Walmart, $17.99-$27.99)

18. OOSilk 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase 

OOSILK's Grade 6A natural silk fiber and tight weave make the fabric extremely breathable, and allow the skin and hair to slide over the pillowcase very gently and freely, reducing facial wrinkles and preventing dry/knotted hair.

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19. The Silk Lady Pillowcase

Extremely soft and durable with envelope end closure, the matte weave gives a natural silk feel.

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20. SLPBABY Silk Pillowcase

Hidden zipper for style and comfort, each pillowcase is handmade and shows top-quality workmanship. Silk's natural protein fibers protect the skin and hair preventing wrinkles and split ends.

(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)

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Aly Walansky is a NY-based lifestyles writer who focuses on health, wellness, and relationships. Her work appears in dozens of digital and print publications regularly. Visit her on Twitter or email her.

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