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Elastic ties are convenient for throwing your hair up into a ponytail and out of the way, but they can create friction and tug on your strands — especially when they’re removed. This can lead to fragile hair, damaged hair and increased frizz.
Silk scrunchies, on the other hand, are soft and smooth to reduce friction on hair. Hair stylist and cosmetologist Becca Mutchler says silk scrunchies are less likely to cause damage because the fabric easily glides over hair, which can also help minimize frizz. Besides helping you reap the benefits of silk, these luxurious scrunchies are a more stylish alternative to standard hair ties and can elevate your look.
The textile experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute rigorously test a variety of silk products ranging from silk pillowcases and silk sheets to sleep masks and pajamas for qualities like smoothness, comfort and durability. The picks ahead are include top-rated brands from our silk pillowcase tests, personal favorites that our editors swear by and newer styles with unique features and rave reviews online. Here are the best silk scrunchies to buy for your hair:
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Best Overall Silk Scrunchies
Silk Scrunchies (3-Pack)
- Variety of colors available
- Machine washable
- 22-momme Mulberry Silk
- More expensive than other options
These popular scrunchies are made of the same silk material as Blissy’s pillowcases, which were top performers in our tests. The machine washable fabric held up to repeated laundering in our Lab evaluations, while users told us it was incredibly comfortable. Our textile pros all use this set, and we love that these smooth scrunchies don’t leave dents in our hair after wearing them all day.
Best Value Silk Scrunchies
100% Washable Silk Scrunchies (3-Pack)
- Affordable
- 365-day return policy
- Ethically produced
If you’re looking for a more affordable set of scrunchies, try Quince. Their mission is to bring shoppers luxury-level products at lower prices. Quince offers a three-pack of Mulberry silk scrunchies for less than $20. And they provide a 365-day return policy, so you have time to try these scrunchies out and decide if they’re right for you.
Best Satin Scrunchies
Pro Satin Scrunchies (5-Pack)
- More than 10,000 5-star reviews on Amazon
- Durable polyester material
- Budget-friendly
As a cost-effective alternative to genuine silk, consider a synthetic satin scrunchie made of polyester. Polyester satin is typically more affordable and durable than real silk, and still easily glides through hair. This 5-pack satin set is Amazon’s Choice for silk scrunchies — even though it’s not made with real silk.
Best Versatile Silk Scrunchies
Silk Scrunchies Set (4-Pack)
- Mixed pack with four sizes
- Solid color and prints available
- 100% genuine silk
- LilySilk fabric wasn’t as durable in our tests
LilySilk offers a mixed pack of silk scrunchies, which unlike other brands, allows you to try four different sizes at once. Although the Lilysilk sheet set tested by GH Labs wasn’t as durable as some other sets that were tested, Lilysilk is still one of the most popular silk brands online and offers great pricing and variety.
Best Thin Silk Scrunchies
Mulberry Silk Black Scrunchies (6-Pack)
- Great value
- Better grip than thicker scrunchies
- Top-tested 25 momme silk fabric
Thinner scrunchies combine the smooth benefits of silk with a stronger grip to help keep your hair in place. Fishers Finery’s makes our top-tested silk pillowcase and is a GH Seal holder, and these thin scrunchies use the same high-quality fabric. This set is a favorite of GH Executive Textiles Director, Lexie Sachs, who says they help prevent creases in her hair and are comfortable enough to leave on her wrist as a backup hair tie.
Best Silk Scrunchie for Curly Hair
The Scrunchie No. 002
- Good for those with thick hair
- Reviewers say they hold their shape well
- Made in the USA
- Blend of silk and polyester
This oversized silk scrunchie from haircare brand Crown Affair is a favorite of those with thick, curly hair. There’s plenty of scrunchie to wrap around all of your strands, and it makes a big statement.
Best Silk Scrunchies for Thin Hair
Classic Minnie Scrunchies (12-Pack)
- Small size for different hairstyles
- Strong grip
- Smoothest material
- Have to buy 12
- Prone to stretching out quickly
If you have thinner, finer hair, Slip offers a twelve-pack of mini scrunchies in a variety of colors that you won’t have to loop over and over again. Slip’s silk pillowcases were rated as the smoothest by our reviewers, and their scrunchies are made of the same soft material. Mini scrunchies can be used to create more intricate hair styles like bubble braids, but they’re great for typical ponytails, too.
Best Silk Scrunchies for Sleeping
Large Silk Scrunchies (3-Pack)
- 365-day return policy
- Made of 100% Mulberry silk
- Machine-washable
Brooklinen scrunchies are a favorite of Good Housekeeping’s Senior Product Analyst Emma Seymour. She raves that they’re perfect to wear to bed. The scrunchies are made with high quality 22-momme Mulberry silk, which is super smooth and will help prevent your hair from denting and frizzing overnight. You can even match your silk scrunchie to your Brooklinen silk pillowcase and eye mask — also top-tested favorites! — for a complete bedtime set.
Most Ethical Silk Scrunchies
Assorted Silk Scrunchies (3-Pack)
- 100% pure silk
- Handcrafted by artisans
- Unique patterns
Bien Abyé started offering scrunchies when the brand realized it could repurpose silk scraps from their apparel collection. Its scrunchies come in sets of three and are offered in an assortment of unique patterns and colors. They cost more than other scrunchie sets, but the price is worth it because Haitian artisans handcraft most of the brand’s products.
Most Fashionable Silk Scrunchies
Soft Gradient Silk Scrunchie
- Comes in a variety of trendy patterns and colors
- Free shipping
- 100% Mulberry silk
Silk Maison’s scrunchies offer the best of fashion and function. Reviewers love the variety of colors and patterns available. They also note that the scrunchies feel high quality and don’t tug on their hair.
Best Bright Silk Scrunchies
Assorted Silk Hair Ties (6-Pack)
- Thin scrunchies have a strong grip
- Variety of fun colors
- Versatile to wear anywhere
- Some reviewers say color bleeds when wet
Most silk scrunchies are available in neutrals, but Silke London offers a wide variety of jewel tones for you to pick from. Thin scrunchies provide a stronger grip than thicker silk scrunchies, which makes this pick strong enough to wear to the gym and stylish enough to wear out with friends.
Best Bow Silk Scrunchie
Best Bow Silk Scrunchie
- 100% Mulberry silk
- Available in seven colors
- Cute bow detail
- 19 momme silk is lower weight than some other brands
Quickly add some flair to your updo with Mommesilk’s bow silk scrunchie. This 100% Mulberry silk scrunchie comes in a variety of colors and features a large bow detail. Just wrap it around your hair like you normally would to take your ponytail up a notch.
What to look for when shopping for the best silk scrunchies
✔️ Silk vs. satin: Silk is a type of fiber, while satin is a weave of fabric. The majority of silk scrunchies are made of smooth satin fabric, but not all satin scrunchies are made of real silk fibers. Instead, some satin scrunchies are made of synthetic polyester. These fibers are usually more affordable and can be more durable than silk, but they aren’t natural or quite as luxurious. To ensure you’re buying real silk, check the product’s fiber content.
✔️ Momme (mm): Momme is the fabric weight of silk and measures how much silk is used in the fabric. The higher the momme, the more silk is used — and the more it’ll cost. In our silk fabric tests, better quality silks are 22 momme or higher, but are pricier.
✔️ Hair thickness: If you have thick hair, you should consider larger scrunchies because they tend to have longer elastic loops. This allows for more room to wrap the scrunchie around your hair. On the other hand, smaller silk scrunchies tend to have shorter elastic loops, which is great to wrap around thinner hair and offer a better grip.
✔️ Washability: Some silk scrunchies are machine washable, but if you’re unsure of the care instructions, GH’s Cleaning Lab director Carolyn Forte recommends hand washing silk in cold water with a gentle detergent and air drying. Be sure to check the website or packaging of your silk scrunchies for any specific care instructions to follow.
Are silk scrunchies worth it
Yes! The product experts in our Textiles Lab swear by them, and cosmetologist and hair stylist Becca Mutchler agrees: “Silk scrunchies are definitely worth it because they help keep your hair so healthy. They ease friction and protect your hair’s cuticle, which prevents breakage. Plus, they’re fashionable!” Silk scrunchies are certainly pricier than regular hair ties, but silk is a natural luxury fiber and its benefits justify the cost.
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Amanda Constantine joined the Good Housekeeping Institute in 2022 as a home & apparel reviews analyst. She has a Master of Science in Consumer Sciences from The Ohio State University, a Bachelor of Science in Apparel Merchandising and Product Development from Bowling Green State University, and an Associate of Applied Science in Advertising and Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping, she served as a lecturer at The Ohio State University, teaching fashion and textiles courses and conducting research regarding sustainability, body image and inclusivity in fashion and cosmetics.
Home & Apparel Reviews Analyst
Amanda researches, tests and reports on products in the Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab, ranging from clothing, accessories and footwear to bedding, towels and other home furnishings.
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