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If you have natural hair and feel like switching up your curls ever so often, a silk press is undoubtedly one of the most fabulous transformations you can give your hair. However, unless you're getting it done by a professional, a silk press can be a little tricky to do on your own. A few wrong steps and you could end up with messy results or even worse, heat damage.
Luckily, we're here to save you all the confusion and stress. In this article, we're going to let you in on our expert silk press secrets. Keep reading to discover all you need to know about getting a flawless and healthy silk press.
Clean hair is extremely important for getting good results when it comes to silk presses. If you have any buildup of dirt or excess oil, your hair will look dull and flat and can even be more susceptible to heat damage. So to avoid this, start by shampooing your hair thoroughly and then follow up with a deep conditioner. The deep conditioner will not only infuse your hair with moisture but will also help fortify your hair against heat damage. Be sure to detangle your hair thoroughly from ends to roots before rinsing out your deep conditioner.
Once you're out of the shower, you'll need to load up on some extra moisture by applying a leave-in conditioner or leave-in spray. Divide your hair into 4-6 sections, depending on your hair density, and apply a generous amount of the leave-in conditioner, then detangle each section with a wide-tooth comb or brush.
Stretching your natural hair with a blow dryer is one of the most important steps for achieving a good silk press. Apply some heat protectant and blow-dry your hair. Be sure to work in sections and use a comb or brush to stretch and properly detangle the hair while you blow-dry from roots to ends.
Once your hair is stretched with the blow dryer, the flat iron will help you achieve the silky straight look, but it is important to use it cautiously to avoid heat damage. Start by placing your flat iron on low to medium heat and working with a small section of hair at a time, pass the flat iron through your hair from the roots to the ends. Start at the nape of your hair and work in small sections until you cover the entire head. You can pass the flat iron through the hair 1-2 times to get the perfect look, but avoid using more than two passes on each section as that can increase your risk of heat damage.
After flat-ironing your hair, apply a little bit of hair oil by gently smoothing it down the length of your hair. This will help seal moisture into your hair and minimize frizz. It will also give your silk press a sleek, shiny finish.
A silk press is the best time to dust off any split ends or damage on your hair, since it allows you to see the true length of your hair and assess it for any damage. No matter how healthy your hair is, you will likely have a few split ends as a result of regular wear and tear, so trimming your ends is very important. Using hair shears, trim about a quarter of an inch of hair from your ends to even out the length of your hair and eliminate any damage.
If your natural hair is short and you want a little more length when rocking your silk press, use some hair extensions like clip-ins or tape-ins. When choosing extensions, opt for high-quality human hair extensions that match your hair texture. Our kinky Straight Clip-Ins and Kinky Straight Tape-Ins are the perfect texture designed to seamlessly blend with stretched or flat-ironed curly natural hair. Apply the extensions into your hair and use a flat iron to go over them with a single pass to blend them in properly with your real hair, and then style or part your hair as desired.
A satin bonnet, like our adjustable satin bonnet, is one of the key secrets for preserving your silk press as it keeps your hair from getting frizzy and rough. Before going to bed, wrap your hair around your scalp and secure it with Bobby pins to keep it in place while you sleep, then cover it with a satin bonnet. If you don't have a bonnet, you can also use a silk scarf tied firmly.
Everyone knows getting your hair wet is a surefire way of ruining your silk press, but most people are not aware that steam can also do the same thing to your hair. If you take regular hot showers and leave your hair exposed, the steam can make your curls revert and leave you with frizzy hair. So, if you want to maintain your silk press, it is important to cover your hair with a shower cap before taking a shower.
Allowing sweat to sink into your hair while you work out can easily make your silk press frizzy. If you want to rock your straight hair for longer, try to avoid intense workouts that will make you sweat a lot. Don't worry, you don't have to cancel your workout plans just because of your hair; if you plan to do heavy-hitting workouts, just try to do them towards the end of the week when your silk press is no longer fresh.
The key to achieving the perfect shiny silk press is following the right steps. Now that you know what to start from start to finish, you can show off your silky smooth hair without shelling out a ton of cash at the beauty salon.
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