COTTON, SATIN OR SILK; WHICH FAVORITE IS BEST FOR YOU?

Scrunchies have taken 2023 by storm and not only are they back in trend, they're back for real. And guess what, we love it!

Introduction

We've all owned (and lost!) countless numbers of scrunchies for a long time, but have you ever paid attention to how the fabric and quality of your scrunchie affects your hair?

Did you know that more hair is lost due to tugging, pulling and dehydration caused by tight elastics and poor fabric quality than any other reason? While some scrunchies are better than others, here's a simple guide to which scrunchies are best for you:

COTTON SCRUBBIES

Cotton scrunchies are the most common type of scrunchies on the market and we have all used them at least once only to learn that they are not the most comfortable!

Cotton is a quickly absorbent fabric, which draws moisture and oil from the hair, leaving it dry and dehydrated.

Although cotton is lightweight, it is quite loose, leaving more room for dust to penetrate, increasing the chances of exposing your hair to harmful particles.

Regular cotton scrunchies also have a tight elastic band, which is another no-no for a scrunchie. You should take into account that dry and brittle hair is more susceptible to breakage and damage. Tighter than usual elastic bands cause tugging and pulling on the hair and do not slide easily, causing more hair breakage in daily life.

A cotton scrunchie is the way to get frizzy and tangled hair, no matter the number and quality of threads.

SATIN SCRUBBIES

Satin is made of a synthetic weave and not a natural fiber, which immediately puts it in comparison because it is a blend of other fabrics like rayon, polyester, and silk blend. Even charmeuse satin is a synthetic form of luxury fabric; it is woven with premium polyester.

Satin scrunchies may look shinier and have a bit of shine, but the benefits are equal to its invisible dullness. Satin is less expensive than silk, as are the results expected from satin scrunchies. Satin scrunchies are bright and shiny, but not all that glitters is gold!

Although satin is anti-absorbent, it does not offer any hair health benefits due to its weave and construction. Satin scrunchies also don't hold well enough on the hair due to their extremely slippery texture. They slip and lose their grip after a few uses.

Satin scrunchies are also prone to snagging, thread pulling, and surface abrasions, so they are high maintenance. These favorites only require dry cleaning and heavy care for a long shelf life.

As satin is a mixture of other materials it brings a lot of skepticism in terms of quality for example, polyester satin tends to be very shiny, synthetic satin does not breathe well, most are super slippery and can absorb the heat

SILK SCRUBBIES

While cotton and satin don't have much to offer, we can't get enough of silk scrunchies. Silk is a great variation and fabric for scrunchies as it has many benefits to offer your hair.

Since silk is a natural fiber, it is loaded with natural sericin proteins and 18 essential amino acids which are excellent for hair health. Silk scrunchies are made from 100% pure mulberry silk, which is the main reason to invest in them.

Due to the natural protein filament, silk is also hypoallergenic, making it a great choice for anyone with sensitive skin, hair, and scalp. Silk also reduces friction between hairs as it is gentle on hair and sensitive to strands. It is also anti-absorbent, leaving hair perfectly hydrated and shiny.

Pure silk scrunchies won't pull, tug or tangle hair, reducing hair breakage and shedding. They glide on easily and easily prevent split ends.

Apart from that, pure silk scrunchies do not leave creases, creases or dents like regular hair ties. The wide surface spandex used in silk scrunchies allows you to let your hair down when needed without fringing. Made with 20 Momme 6A Thread Count, our 100% pure mulberry silk scrunchies are just the investment you need to make for your hair.