Mulberry Park Silks Head Scarf: The Perfect Head Covering for Any Weather

If you’re looking to protect your hair, stay comfortable, or make a style statement, the Mulberry Park Silks headscarf is perfect for you. This beautiful shiny headscarf serves multiple purposes such as keeping hair moisturized and protecting it from damage caused by wind and harsh UV ray exposure in the summer sun.

Why choose pure mulberry silk?

Like your hair, silk is a natural, protein-based fiber that works to keep hair well-moisturized and conditioned. In fact, many salon-quality hair (and skin) products contain silk protein, or sericin. Silk is also wonderful for both curly hair; fine or thinning hair (silk can even help encourage regrowth); and color-treated hair.

Silk is Great for Curly Hair

If you have curly or wiry hair, you know what we mean when we say your hair is different and requires special care. And science backs up your observations! A scientist at Northwestern University explained that curly hair is different in both the shape of the follicle (oval vs. the round shape of straight hair) and the way it embeds into the scalp (at an angle). This makes it far more difficult for curly hair to stay moisturized despite the natural oils in the scalp. This is also why curly hair is dryer and more prone to frizz and breakage. The shaft of curly hair (the part growing on our heads) also bonds more tightly to other hair, which adds to the curl. A silk headscarf adds moisture directly on to curly or wiry hair.

Silk is Wonderful for Thin, Fragile, and Regrowing Hair

Anyone with thinning or delicate hair should seriously consider sleeping in a silk head scarf (and wearing one during the day for that matter!). Along with adding moisture, a silk scarf protects hair from damage and breakage. It is ideal for use during chemotherapy-related hair loss, as it encourages regrowth. Many new mothers also experience postpartum related hair loss and regrowth. Technically, this is not “loss,” but rather the shedding of hair that the pregnant individual did NOT lose during pregnancy. Nevertheless, many postpartum women report losing significant amounts of hair in the months after delivery. The hair eventually regrows, but it can be a long process. Wearing a luxury silk head scarf can protect the new hair during the regrowth phase.

Silk Helps Protect Color-Treated Hair

While many of us consider coloring our hair to be a necessity, not a luxury, one thing is true: color treated and highlighted hair needs to be cared for and protected. This is especially true when it comes to the summer sun, because the very process of coloring hair makes it uniquely vulnerable to sun damage. This can leave you with faded, brassy, bleached out color and seriously dry hair. Wearing a real silk head scarf can protect your color-treated hair from damaging UV rays while keeping it well moisturized.

Why Is Pure Silk Better Than Cotton?

Cotton is a popular fiber for hair accessories and is often used to make headbands, scrunchies, and wild rag scarves. Although cotton is a natural fiber -- which is good -- it is quite different from silk. Most significantly, cotton is by its very nature absorbent; this means it can pull moisture from hair and skin, and contribute to drying it out. In contrast, protein-based silk helps encourage moisture retention. Natural mulberry silk fabric is also soft and gentle on hair; putting on and taking off a silk scarf is friction-free with no pulling or tugging. Cotton, on the other hand, can have small fibers that tug on hair and cause breakage. When it comes to finding the perfect fabric to have next to your hair, organic silk is the clear winner over cotton.

How Does Natural Silk Compare to Satin?

This is a topic that causes a lot of confusion to people who aren’t well-versed in textile terminology. The bottom line is, not all shiny hair products for women and men are the same! Silk is a natural, protein-based fiber that has special properties; all-natural mulberry silk is soft, smooth, and non-irritating. Satin, on the other hand, is a catch-all term that describes a type of weave in fabric made from polyester or nylon, which are derived from petroleum. Apart from being “smooth,” satin has NONE of the essential beauty and wellness properties of silk. Only choose genuine mulberry pure silk pillowcases and head scarves.

Enjoy The Comfortable, Fashion-Forward Look of A Mulberry Park Silk Headscarf

Now that you know how to shop smart for your silk scarf, we welcome you to enjoy the comfortable everyday fit of our beautiful silk headscarf. It’s an elevated take on the wild rag head covering done in pure silk for the ultimate in comfort, style, and luxury. One size fits most, in colors black and pink.

How to Tell Fake Silk from Real Silk

When shopping for a silk headscarf (or even pure silk sheets or pillowcases) you want to make sure you are purchasing genuine silk. Here are some suggestions to help you in the buying process:

1. Read the . All Mulberry Park Silks scarves, hair accessories, silk pillowcase for hair and skin, sheets, and duvet covers are pure mulberry silk of the highest quality in the marketplace (Grade 6A). If you do not see the phrase 100% genuine silk (or “100% pure silk” or “100% real silk” ) in the description then you are likely looking at a blend or polyester. You may see terms like “silky” or “silky feel” to describe scarves or pillowcases made from other materials like rayon, polyester, or cotton. When you are searching on Amazon for sheets or pillowcases, check the “Silk” box under the “Bedding Material” filter option on the left side of the product results page to filter out all items that are NOT pure silk. You should also look for details in the description such as grade of silk and weight (known as “momme.”) If you DO NOT see the word momme in the , the fabric is definitely not silk and you should not buy it.
2. Silk Fabric Looks Different From Satin. What does silk look like and how is it different from satin? Silk is defined by its luster, which softly catches and reflects light. Synthetic fabric cannot replicate that look. Indeed, synthetic silk tends to look shiny, as opposed to lustrous. Genuine silk is always lustrous, never shiny. Fake silk is shiny.
3. Silk Feels Different Than Satin. What does silk feel like? Although both silk and satin are smooth on the front, satin tends to be more slippery in comparison to silk. The back side of polyester satin fabric will feel “harder” and similar to plastic, whereas the reverse of silk charmeuse is still soft, although with a duller finish. All Mulberry Park Silks products are made with a charmeuse weave, smooth and lustrous on the front and dull on the reverse. Fake silk feels slippery on front and like plastic on the reverse.
4. Read the Label Carefully. Genuine, natural silk will always be labeled. Look for terms such as “100% pure mulberry silk.” The label may even mention the specific grade of silk and its momme weight, which is similar to thread count (higher momme weight means the fabric is more densely woven and the silk thread is thicker and stronger, indicating better quality silk). All Mulberry Park Silks products are made from 100% mulberry silk in the highest grade (6A). We produce silk bedding and accessories in 19, 22, and 30 momme weights. Artificial silk may be labeled with terms such as "silky," "silk satin," "satin weave" or "silk weave." Of course, if you see the terms "synthetic," "polyester," or "artificial," you can be sure the fabric is NOT silk.
5. Buy only from an established, trusted company. There are many unscrupulous companies that attempt to pass off synthetic fabric like polyester as genuine silk. You can avoid these “silk oil salesmen” and their artificial silk by purchasing your silk headscarf, silk pillowcase, pure silk bedding, and silk hair accessories from a reputable company like Mulberry Park Silks. Many disreputable “silk” companies are located offshore and have no US address or viable phone number. They have no established history; keep limited inventory; and provide few if any details about their products. Click on the button on the Amazon listing to learn about the company before you buy.
6. Look for OEKO-TEX or Other Independent Product Safety Certification Pure mulberry silk is a natural fiber and won’t irritate even the most sensitive skin. But you should also look to see if the silk you are purchasing is certified by an independent testing and accreditation program such as OEKO-TEX for safety and purity. While synthetic fiber and fabrics can be certified by OEKO-TEX, it is a costly and involved process. You will not find it on a synthetic fabric that is being falsely represented as silk. OEKO-TEX certified fabrics will either be labeled or you will see the certification on the company website. All Mulberry Park Silks products have been OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified for safety and purity through all phases of production.
7. Pay attention to silk cost. When it comes to silk, you get what you pay for but you should never overpay. Silk -- even genuine silk -- comes at a variety of costs. We recommend doing comparison shopping among reputable silk companies to educate yourself about what you should pay. A general guideline is that if a silk pillowcase, for example, is less than twenty dollars, it is probably fake silk material (polyester) or a cheap blend.At Mulberry Park Silks, our products are a good value for their quality. We are very transparent about the factors that go into the cost of our silk, including the weave, quality of silk, weight, and safety.