![]() Essentially, it’s the clever combination of patience, the right products and hot tools to create a super silk-like straight hairstyle – even on the kinkiest and coilest afro hair. ![]() A niche reference but hear me out, do you remember when Tia and Tamera from Sister Sister started wearing their hair straight in like season 4? And their hair was all glossy and bone straight? That was a classic 90s press. If you’re familiar with the ‘press and curl’ technique of the 90s, or if you were ever subjected to a hot comb then you, my friend, have already had a silk press. So, if you've been considering a silk press, here are a few things you need to know - from what it actually is, to how long it lasts, to where you can get one done professionally and even how to recreate it at home… What is a silk press? The silk press is now one of my go-to salon services, but I've also gotten pretty damn great at mimicking the treatment at home (more on that later). As happy as I was with my results, I felt like my hair never looked quite as shiny as when I'd been to the salon (sound familiar?) So I was eager to find out the secret techniques behind that salon-perfect finish, which is when I learn all about the silk press. ![]() I gradually learnt how to do braid-outs and twist-outs and care for my Afro hair, but I would still straighten my lengths at home often, as I found it quicker and easier to maintain throughout the week. I mean, I literally had poker-straight hair from the age of 12 to 23, so I had no idea how the hell to even comb through my texture. After going natural 7 years ago I was desperate to figure out the texture of my hair and style my kinks and coils.
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