Picture this: You wake up, fresh-faced and with your curls perfectly intact.

You take out your scrunchie to reveal a perfectly coiffed cascade of tendrils.

Sounds great, doesn’t it?

curls

Now back to reality.

It’s no secret that sleeping on curly hair can have you waking up withsome serious frizzon your hands.

But luckily, there’s a quick fix that will have your curls looking perfect without the fuss.

silk pillowcases

And this is particularly bad for curly hair, because more moisture is needed to keep curls healthy.

Plus, cotton tugs on hair while you toss and turn all night long.

Breaking weaker strands and flattening curls, these pillowcases belong on the shelf rather than underneath your head.

While both are great options, here’s how to find the best bedtime plan for your hair.

Both of these fabrics allow hair to slide easily all night long without friction (viaCosmopolitan).

The best part of making the switch?

You get the bonus of protecting your skin from cotton’s tugging and pulling too.

Hello, glowing skin!