This memory foam pillow helps me sleep better and has tons of other unexpected benefits
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If you've tried all the tricks out there — what to do and what not to do — to get a better night's rest, but something is still not clicking, the culprit might just be what you're sleeping on. A lot of attention is directed toward purchasing the right type of mattress for your body, but having the right pillow is equally important.
It's amazing how many problems can arise out of this small and simple case of fluff you lay your head on. Neck and shoulder pain, buildup of pore-clogging substances, bedhead, and unsightly drool stains are all possible things you've experienced (and maybe all in the same night) from sleeping on your run-of-the-mill pillow.
The NIGHT Pillow, a memory foam pillow with a black TriSilk case, tackles these issues head on.
When I first received the NIGHT Pillow to test, I wondered how much of a difference it could really make. I'm not allergic to any materials and can usually sleep through the night without waking up. Sure, I wake up with tangled hair and the occasional stiffness in my shoulders, but doesn't everyone? I'd been having decent sleep and pillow experiences, or so I thought.
After a few weeks of sleeping on the NIGHT Pillow, I have to say, I'm not sure I can return to my old pillow. In fact, the pillows of my past have since been relegated to barriers that cushion my body when it tries to roll into the wall.
This is why the NIGHT Pillow is so effective:
It's made with memory foam.
I never wake up in the same position I went to sleep in. Because I move around and change positions often, it's important to have a pillow that adjusts to these changes and keeps my neck aligned. This memory foam pillow did just that and was very comfortable to sleep on. I woke up feeling better rested and never felt stiff or sore because the pillow adjusted so well to the way I slept.
The silk pillowcase saves your hair and skin, is naturally hypoallergenic, and always stays cool.
I was excited to wake up and find that my hair actually stayed in place throughout the night. After just a week, I noticed it was softer and shinier, too. Who needs hair products anymore when your pillow can help you achieve that same effect? My face also felt softer and less dry. That's because silk, unlike other materials like cotton, doesn't strip your skin of moisture and prevents allergens from settling on the pillow and clogging your pores.
The cool silk also felt great to lay on, especially during these warm summer nights. Ordinarily, memory foam can get too hot and stifling, but the silk case prevented this from happening. I was enjoying that blissful cold-side-of-the pillow-feeling everyone yearns for but only enjoys for a few moments — all night long.
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The color makes a difference.
The NIGHT Pillow only comes in one color: black. It's designed to absorb light instead of reflecting it into your eyes like light-colored pillows do and essentially acts like a built-in sleep mask.
In addition, the color hides awkward stains like drool, creams, and makeup. Of course, this feature isn't the main selling point, but it certainly adds another point in my books. It's nice not to have to face the realities of the night.
It's easy to clean.
I didn't have to set time aside to hand wash the case. Instead, after I placed it in the accompanying washing bag, it went straight into the washing machine with all my other laundry.
It's backed up with a 101-day trial period and 3-year warranty.
Understandably, it can take time to get used to a new product. You can get a full refund or exchange if you're not happy with the NIGHT Pillow after 101 days. Afterward, it's backed by a three-year warranty where you can exchange your pillow if there are any issues.
Overall, I liked the NIGHT Pillow a lot more than I originally expected I would. It has made a noticeable difference in how I sleep and my body's appearance, and I couldn't be happier. At $150 for the standard size, the pillow is much pricier than your average pillow. However, considering how many hours of your life you spend sleeping and how much sleep affects your daily life, we would say a good pillow is one of the few things we absolutely recommend investing in. And the NIGHT Pillow is not your average pillow.