Why rebonded hair is more fragile

Rebonding is one of the most popular hair treatments in the Philippines. The chemicals used break the protein bonds in your hair to straighten it. After treatment, your hair needs extra care. It is more prone to breakage and damage until the bonds fully settle.

This is why rebonding salons often advise sleeping with your hair tied or using a silk scarf at night. The goal is to reduce friction while the hair settles.

What cotton does to rebonded hair

Cotton pillowcases have a rough surface. When you sleep, your hair moves against that surface hundreds of times through the night. For rebonded hair, the friction causes real problems. Freshly rebonded hair is weakened at the shaft. Repeated friction against cotton can cause the straightened hair to:

• Frizz at the roots where the new growth meets the treatment
• Break at the shaft where the hair is most weakened
• Lose the smooth result of the rebond faster than it should

What silk does for rebonded hair

Is it just for freshly rebonded hair?

No. The benefits apply whether your rebond is fresh or six months old. Chemically treated hair is permanently more fragile than virgin hair. The benefits of a low friction sleep surface apply for as long as you have chemically treated hair.

What grade is best for rebonded hair?

25 momme, 6A grade mulberry silk. The heavier weight holds its smooth surface longer through washing. The higher grade means fewer joins in the weave, which means a more consistent smooth surface for your hair every night.

Cheaper silk or polyester satin may feel smooth at first but they do not hold up the same way. For hair that has been chemically treated and needs consistent protection, quality matters.