Everybody wants long-lasting silk accessories, but did you know maintenance is a very important factor in ensuring your products last for a lifetime? Silk hair accessories are more than just beautiful pieces to elevate your everyday style- they’re also an investment in your hair’s health. Like how your hair needs a lot of care to remain healthy, so do silk products to maintain their beneficial properties and luscious look.
Long-lasting silk accessories
To ensure their longevity for as long as possible, here are five tips for your silk accessories so you can enjoy them for years to come, without having to justify further purchases.
Store Silk Carefully
We all know that you adore leaving your silk scrunchies on your bedside table after a long day or on the windowsill and enjoy snapping shots of them nestled next to your other belongings. At Tassesilk HQ, we love browsing your social media images of our products laid out, but still, we couldn’t help but notice direct sunlight cast on your favourite silk products, so we decided to come to the rescue with some information. Silk is a rather delicate fabric prone to deteriorate in direct sunlight in moist places, so storing it away from those conditions is crucial. Keep your favourite scrunchies in cool and dry areas, nestled in their accompanying pouch, to prevent any colour fading and keep the silk looking as vibrant as the day you took it out of the box!
Gently Wash When Needed
You love wearing your silk hair accessories on a daily basis, and so do we. As we all have experienced it by now, our beloved silk products may need a clean after prolonged wear. The most important thing is to be as gentle as possible. Wash your silk items with cold water with dashes of a mild detergent. Avoid twisting or wringing the fabric, as this can weaken the dainty fibres, reducing the longevity of your favourite pieces. After washing, lay the accessories flat on a towel to air dry; voila, they will be as good as new.
No matter how tempting, avoid using the washing machine or dryer to clean your silk pieces!
Minimise Exposure to Oils and Sprays
We all love drenching our bodies in perfume and covering our hair with hair oil or styling spray for those luscious locks. The problem is all those beloved perfumed products can damage silk, but don’t fret. You don’t need to dispose of those; you can still enjoy your favourite fragrances and hair products; you just have to be a bit more careful upon application. At Tassesilk HQ, we recommend avoiding direct contact with these products or applying them prior to using your silk pieces. This keeps the silk clean and reduces wear and tear on the fibres.
Rotate Accessories
It’s tempting to wear the same silk hair accessory every day, we know, but did you know that rotating between a few different pieces will extend their lifespan? Despite silk being quite delicate, it is also a durable fabric, but still, daily wear will gradually cause more strain. Switching it up every now and then not only keeps your style fresh but also reduces wear and tear on each individual product.
Embrace Gentle Styling
Silk is naturally gentle on your hair; that’s why we adore it, right? But this means you should be gentle with it as well. Avoid pulling your hair too tightly when using a silk scrunchie, as this may put pressure on both your hair and the accessory. At Tassesilk HQ, we adore low-stress styles like loose buns, low ponytails or other relaxed looks to maximise the benefits of silk while maintaining its longevity. ( Stay tuned to discover our favourite gentle hairstyles in the upcoming blog posts.)
With the right care, your sustainable silk accessories will look good as new and continue protecting your hair. At Tassesilk, we are committed to creating quality pieces that last, so follow these tips to get more out of your silk accessories and enjoy them for longer.
Ready to treat your hair to something special? With the right care, your long-lasting silk accessories will nurture your hair for ages to come!
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