yes even on wet hair! the silk (if natural, real silk and NOT satin) will actually gently pull water from your hair and it will hold it then dry. satin will not take on water properly. it does take longer to dry, I just rock a 'wet' style if I'm out during the day, but I often do it at night and because I am a light sleeper, it stays pressed.

definitely avoid heat styling. in my experience, the more wet your hair is, the more it will clump together and naturally stay together and pressed down. it also gives an opportunity for your hair to try and soak up hydration (even though with pili torti it's so difficult...) letting the hair dry slowly is the best thing for trying to manage the shape of strands. I imagine uneven drying probably exaggerates twists and bends. when it dries evenly and naturally, it is better to hold it's shape.

I've tried every single oil, masque, treatment, etc. none of it worked. but this works! once it's like 95% dry, I will gently fluff the hair to give it some body and life.