For the ultimate in silky luxury, go for Slip. The Australian brand launched in 2004 with a line of hypoallergenic mulberry silk pillowcases, and counts Drew Barrymore, Jourdan Dunn and Cindy Crawford among its fans. This simple headband will gently keep hair out of the way while you run through your skincare routine, without leaving an achy scalp or ruffled strands in its wake – but it’d look just as good at brunch as in your bathroom. £69, Net-a-Porter

If you’ve ever used a covered elastic to secure your ponytail or bun overnight, you’ve probably woken up with snagged, tangled curls or a painful kink in your otherwise-straight hair. Not fun. London brand Only Curls’ 100% silk scrunchies are whisper-soft, pleasingly affordable and a much better option than a harsh elastic. They come in black, but we prefer this peachy-pink option, which is very Pink Ladies in Grease. £10 for two, Only Curls 

Thanks to their softening, smoothing effects on hair and skin, silk accessories are often classed as beauty products rather than fashion pieces. But we would be remiss not to direct you to the beautiful wares of Sussex-based brand Mille Saisons, which include slinky hair ties, eye masks and headbands. We love the brand’s silk hair ribbons, which come in soft, subtle colours – rose petal, buttercream, silver grey – and make it easy to tie the perfect bow. From £12, Etsy

Stylist’s junior beauty writer Ava Welsing-Kitcher is so attached to her silk pillowcase that she takes it on holiday with her. Why? The material is less absorbent than cotton, meaning that it’s less likely to soak up your night cream (which you want to stay on your skin) or hair products (which can irritate your face). The smooth texture also helps with defrizzing hair, and reduces your chances of waking up with crumpled-morning-face. Result. £47.99, This Is Silk

If you have afro-textured hair, there’s a strong chance that you already cover your hair with a protective headwrap or cap made from silk or satin before you go to bed. But your hair will benefit from this technique whether it’s 1a or 4c. Silk headwraps retain the hair’s moisture, reduce the risk of breakages and help extend the lifespan of salon treatments – and this one is extravagantly glamorous, which we enjoy. £50, Cult Beauty ● Words by Moya Crockett