Beauty

How to master the art as a non professional.

The hair is left super straight without body or curl, but still has tons of movement.

to get to make this style last, low heat and humidity is imperative.

It’s official silk press season for Black women with natural hair. Here, Sasha Wayman shares how to …

Read on for my tips.

How To Do A Salon-Quality Silk Press From The Comfort Of Your Own Home

1.

Part your hair into two even sections and apply the product to one section at a time.

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Once finished, Ill put on a shower cap and head to bed.

This important step preps your hair by locking in moisture and strengthening bonds for the red-hot day ahead.

Rinse thoroughly and repeat on the other side.

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The moisture that we put back into our hair pre-blowout is imperative for the best possible silk press.

After a rigorous shampooing, liberally apply conditioner to your hair in small sections.

Pop on a shower cap, leave it be while you complete your shower routine, and rinse thoroughly.

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Repeat all over your head and take a much needed break…youre almost there.

Prepare For Silky Heaven

Now its (literally) time to heat things up.

Rub a dime-sized amount of hair oil in your hands and work it through your strands.

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Put on your favorite TV show and continue to work with equally small sections around the head.

This article was originally published onNovember 9, 2022

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