Silk Scrunchies

Yes, and the difference is more significant than most people expect. Standard scrunchies — even those marketed as satin or silky — are typically made from polyester or elastane-covered synthetic fabric that creates friction and tension against your hair every time you tie, adjust or remove them. This friction is one of the leading causes of hair breakage, split ends and the familiar crease or dent left in your hair after wearing a hair tie. A genuine 22 momme mulberry silk scrunchie has a naturally smooth surface that glides over your hair rather than gripping it, holding your hair securely without the mechanical stress that damages the hair shaft over time. For anyone with fine, fragile, colour-treated or chemically processed hair, switching to a genuine silk scrunchie is one of the simplest and most effective changes you can make to your haircare routine.

A genuine mulberry silk scrunchie is significantly less likely to leave a crease or dent in your hair than a conventional fabric or elastic hair tie. The smooth, low-friction surface of 22 momme silk distributes tension more evenly along the hair rather than concentrating it at a single point, which is what causes the familiar hair dent associated with regular hair ties. This makes silk scrunchies particularly valuable for wearing hair up overnight, during workouts or through the day when you want to be able to let your hair down without the telltale crease. While no hair tie eliminates tension entirely, a silk scrunchie minimises the damage and distortion caused by repeated tying and untying throughout the day.

Yes, and wearing a silk scrunchie to bed is one of the most effective ways to protect your hair overnight. Tying hair loosely in a low bun, braid or ponytail with a genuine silk scrunchie before sleep reduces the friction between your hair and your pillow, limiting the tangling, frizz and breakage that occur when hair moves freely against bedding during sleep. For maximum hair protection, pair a silk scrunchie with a silk pillowcase or silk bonnet to create a completely silk sleep environment for your hair. This combination is particularly recommended for natural hair, curly and coily textures, and hair that is dry, processed or prone to breakage.

Silk scrunchies are delicate accessories and benefit from careful hand washing to preserve the quality and smoothness of the fabric. Fill a small basin with cool water and add a few drops of a gentle pH-neutral detergent formulated for silk. Submerge the scrunchie and gently work the detergent through the fabric with your fingers, taking care not to rub, scrub or wring the silk. Rinse thoroughly in cool water until all detergent is removed. Gently press excess water out between two clean towels and reshape the scrunchie before laying it flat to dry away from direct sunlight and heat. Avoid machine washing where possible as the agitation and heat can damage both the silk fabric and the elastic inside the scrunchie over time. With correct care a quality 22 momme mulberry silk scrunchie will retain its smoothness, elasticity and appearance through many washes.