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I had a road trip coming up, so I bought a memory foam neck pillow to sleep in the car while someone else drives.
This is a Juicy Couture travel pillow in black. I am not a Juicy Couture guy, but I wanted something so my companions and I could nap on a long drive. It is memory foam under a soft velour cover, with a button loop in front to keep it on and a higher back to hold your head up. The Juicy Couture pillow is not listed anymore, so the button goes to a similar memory foam pillow with a front strap and washable cover.
- Memory foam that slowly rebounds and feels dense
- Raised back really supports the neck
- Front button keeps it from sliding off as your head rocks
- Squishes down small enough to carry anywhere
- More practical than big inflatable pillows
- The button loop is a little small on a thick neck
- Looks a bit goofy, though it works
- The purpose of the back mesh is not obvious
▶ Watch the full review on YouTube
First look
It is all black, in a kind of synthetic velour that feels comfortable. The foam inside is definitely memory foam: you can watch it slowly rebound when you squeeze it. It is fairly dense and has some weight to it.
There is a button on one side only, which I think is a spare for the button at the front. On the back there is a mesh panel. My guess is breathability, letting air in and out as the foam compresses.
Putting it on
The button sits on the lower part, under your chin, which tells you which way is up. Even with my big wrestler-football-player neck I could still button it, although the loop is a little small. Once it is on, it is definitely on.
The best thing about the shape is the rise up the back. That gives you quite a bit of support, and the slight dip hugs the nape of your neck.
Can you actually sleep in it?
Yes. I could absolutely sleep sitting up in this. It might not look that comfortable, but it feels like a brace holding your head up. It keeps your head from sliding over or ending up in someone’s lap, which can definitely be awkward.
I used to see people wearing these on airplanes and thought they looked goofy. Now I get it.
About the buy link
The Juicy Couture travel pillow from my video is no longer sold on Amazon. The button goes to a Fabuday memory foam travel pillow with a front snap strap and a washable cover, which is the closest match I found. It is a different brand, so check the size on the listing.
Better than an inflatable
Compared with those big inflatable pillows you used to see in SkyMall, this is way more practical. The memory foam squeezes down so you can carry it pretty much anywhere.
If you have a road trip or flight coming up, a foam neck pillow like this is a small, cheap upgrade that makes resting a lot easier.
FAQ
Is the Juicy Couture travel pillow memory foam?
Yes. It slowly rebounds when you squeeze it, and it is fairly dense.
How does it stay on?
A button and loop at the front, which sits under your chin.
Will it fit a thick neck?
It fit mine, but the button loop was a little small.
Is it better than an inflatable pillow?
For me, yes. It is smaller, simpler and comfortable without blowing anything up.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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