As a licensed cosmetologist THANK YOU for showing the proper technique! The blowdry is the most important step in the process. If the hair isn’t straight blowdried then it will be frizzy later even with all the serums and sprays. Also thank you for correctly using the heat protectants. Sprays go on wet hair, blowdry, and then serum on dry hair but serum can be used on wet hair before the blowdry as well. I see so many stylists spraying wet heat protectant on dry hair and then taking an iron tool to damp hair & I’m like noooo🫨😂😂😂
Fellow licensed cosmetologist here and I ran to the comments to say THIS! She did so so so good and I’m loving her telling the others! I try my best to teach my clientele how to care for their hair but if I’m being honest…MOST don’t want to learn they just want me to do it for them 😅
What products do you use? What products did she use other than the Chi? When she washed and conditioned it, did she use a leave in? I’m very curious because I can never get a smooth press at home. Also, equipment used and how often she applies product, etc during the process? If she has a full video, I’d love to see it. It’s so soft and gorgeous!
@@Darlingnik I don't know what she uses but I can tell you what I do that gives me a great silk press on my type 4 hair. 1. Wash with a shampoo that removes product build-up and deep condition. Rinse out the deep condition and do not use a leave-in. 2. I use any liquid heat protectant before blow drying my hair and a very small amount of the Chi Silk Infusion before blow drying my hair. Do not use a lot of product or your hair will be weighed down. I rub the silk all over my hands and then spread it throughout my hair. 3. I have a salon quality Chi rocket blow dryer with comb attachment and Croc 1 inch flat iron at 410-430F. I use the chase method with flat ironing (separate my hair into tiny sections and do one pass with a fine tooth comb).
@@user-zk4en8lv2rthanks for this I use the chi silk to make my hair silk but I really thought it was because of the shampoo I use that will make your hair silky but I really thinking about doing my own hair because these hairdressers acting like they don’t be using the right products on my hair to make it silky it be feeling dry and like I just got a flat iron
As a stylist blow dry it well but once it’s dry STOP blow drying it. Continuously drying hair once it’s dry is damaging. Once it’s dry, stop drying and then flat iron applying a THERMAL heat protectant to each section. A leave in applied before blow drying that claims it’s a heat protector is ok for blow drying but not enough protection for the flat iron. You need to use a thermal heat protectant at that point.
I use a thermal heat protectant *before* blow drying and I flat iron without adding any products in between. I never use a leave-in conditioner, serum, oil sheen spray, edge control or any other product at any point during the process. I’ll wait four or five days after flat ironing to add a light serum to my ends and re-apply it every four or five days thereafter until I wash out my silk press. Is that okay or do you think I need to add something else? I’ve taught myself to create very straight, long-lasting silk presses without using excessive heat or suffering heat damage. I am not a “straight natural” and my hair is not “heat trained”. I can go years between presses and still get bone straight results because of my technique. 🥰
Would you advise using a blow dryer on the highest heat setting like this young lady is doing? I would *never!* A blow dryer gets super hot and, in my opinion, extra high heat simply isn’t necessary to achieve good blowout results.
You can get a silky silk press with 4C hair just know that you will experience noticeable heat damage from the first blow dry and press in certain areas of your hair which is a huge gamble for 4C hair and will most likely puff within a few hours on a humid day.
Yes, I think product build up and overuse of products that you think will work in your favour are actually working against you. Sometimes less is more, clarifying shampoos are a saviour
It's the products and technique. There are many who get first time silk presses that are perfect. Also remember if you don't take care of your hair generally it also won't lay down. Regular deep conditions and oil treatments go a very long way.
Idk…I used to straighten once a month…then I started going months without and my hair is always silky..I really think it’s all about the prep like she says…I make sure I get a good blow dry and then the flat iron becomes so easy..and yea I do a spray and then a serum…I try to tell people it’s all about the steps you take..I do a lot of hair and I’ve had all different hair types all come out silky
You also have to have healthy and moisturized hair. You can't neglect your hair and get those kind of results. You have to consistently take care of it, drink plenty of water and eat leafy greens.
I'll be honest its not that silly. I go to a professional ans my hair is thick think as is my daughter's. Our beautician only uses spray heat protection she doest blow dry on the highest ans strongest heat but with a comb attachment, after she uses a hot comb around thr parameter of the head and all over my daughter's head then she goes in with one pass on thr flat iron. My daughter be feeling her self cause the slight breath gone have her her flowing...every head turn you think she was born with 1A afterwards 😅 Point is ppl need to find a heat protection in spray form only
@@DivaDen no I’m not saying it’s silly but more steps when doing it yourself for thicker hair. That’s my experience anyway. mine and my daughters hair is very thick as well meaning high density and also low porosity. My other daughter’s hair has a tighter curl pattern but not as much density and higher porosity. So it’s easier to wash and quicker to straighten. For myself and daughter it takes longer to wash because it takes longer for water to saturate, and has to be washed and rinsed throuroughly in sections to ensure we get all of our hair and it is properly cleaned which is important in a silk press. Also I only do one pass but the sections are waaay smaller for us. And when doing it myself I can’t do it in the bathroom and often flatiron in front of a fan to avoid humidity and my scalp perspiring which will revert my hair back before I am finished. My stylist taught me this when I was wondering why my silk presses seemed straight while doing it but ended up a bit puffy sometimes. Especially the humidity part and making sure I’m in a cool well ventilated area while doing my own hair.
I love it when she said " the highest heat" . Haha, us older women have already done this. We have done the straight hair. We have done the sew ins, the clip ins and the fancy extensions with the leave out. None of this is new. Heat thins out and eventually breaks hair off. Heat protectants will not protect the hair forever. I'm not saying not to do this. You can do it but you cant do it regularly.
You are correct. The thing is most young women never or rarely will submit to a weekly hair mask. If you are using blow dryers and flat irons, a weekly hair mask is a MUST.
@@maryannwaters339there's also a big difference between older and younger hair, our hair ages as well. Her hair can take a little more heat than someone who is older.
A lot of armchair cosmetologist in this comment section... your hair broke off because you and the lot didn't take care of your hair... didn't wrap it every night, wash it enough, deep condition it, SEE A PROFESSIONAL etc. It was always about the style... never let water touch your hair, and used copious amounts of gel, grease, and Jerry curl juice/Pink lotion/S Curl/Relaxer/Box Dyes. Not even getting into styling tools... in your day, it was constant hair manipulation, and no moisture or heat protectant, then you wonder why yalls hair was thinning and breaking off with all that manipulation and tugging on the roots, overly long protective styles that led to more damage, and no breaks between, but ya let's blame the heat, not poor hair maintenance. People who had and still have nice hair, from those days, didn't do what the majority was doing they usually sought a professional, or knew/was one, and have a much better understanding of how to care for natural hair than the trendy girls who don't do their research. A skill is valuable for a reason. I recommend getting a hairstylist to help you understand your own hair otherwise it's going to always be damaged no matter what you do to it. Find a good one, that's you're part of the job. Pro tip: if you always have the same results as far as damage, breakage, and lack of growth, by process of elimination you are the issue, if it matters change, otherwise why complain? Accept what you chose for yourself.
@@Cateyes767 We are not talking about older hair. We did all of this when we were younger is what I meant. The hair couldnt take the heat when we were younger and it wont take it as you are older. Live in learn child.
For people saying their hair doesn't get straight when blow drying....Try using a paddle brush along with the blow dryer connecter that does not have any teeth....works wonders to get your hair straighter when blowdrying!!!
@ZainabAdams-mn1sz Yes....I believe it is called a diffuser attachment or narrow concentrator attachment.... it's the one that looks like a straight line across and doesn't have any teeth.... When you put it close to your hair while blow drying it with the paddle brush....it gets your hair straight!! 💕
I would say get rid of that Denman brush at the first blow dry. And replace with a brush that has a ceramic base. It will smooth out the hair much faster because the ceramic base will heat up and act like a flat iron as you are blow drying. And keep the dryer pointing down. Less frizz. Your hair will be straighter and then when you blow dry with the attachment on the second blow dry, it will be so much smoother.
It looks like she is naturally type 4 as well. I can loot at a silk press and tell someones texture when curly and hers isnt as silky as girls with a looser more silky texture would be
@@geminienergyLol 😂 she does not have 4c hair that I can assure you. I don’t know if maybe you feel that way because of how it looked after brushing it all out or what. 4c is very kinky
The one thing for me that makes all the difference in the world is to use a comb as you pass the flat iron over your hair but the with the comb actually under the flat iron not on top. This technique makes every section perfectly smooth. Imagine ironing a shirt and you don't spread it out out over the ironing board instead all wrinkled up. Once you're done, there will be pressed wrinkles all over it. Invest a few extra bucks on a heat resistant comb so your regular comb doesn't melt.
Same thing I said. Who’s using all of that heat just to end up ruining their curls in the end? Or worse, have it breaking off in chunks because it’s damaged beyond repair. Over manipulating your hair along with excessive heat is a recipe for disaster.
This is not a silk press. It’s just blow dry and straightening. Y’all just trying to call it something fancy to seem different from what other ppl get.
No lies told. The blow dry sets the foundation. I learned this naturally, in my teenage years, and have been able to get my hair to lay and stay, with flow, for years, now!!
Thank you! Finally someone saying to use a comb attachment! Why doesn't anyone do that?? Hello? In all the hair vids I've watched, no one uses a comb attachment! You need to get it as straight as possible when you blow dry it before you silk press, as you said. From someone who does their own hair too--you don't need a salon--you can get straight and beautiful hair at home. I don't know if you are relaxed like me, but regardless, thank you for pointing this out.
It also depends on a persons natural hair texture. She has like 4A hair. Getting 4C hair as straight as hers is going to be a lot more difficult and it won’t look the same. Everyone can’t do the same things w their hair. Regardless of how she prepped her hair, the silk press would likely come out straight and bouncy because of her natural hair texture.
I started using a round brush with ceramic plates a few years ago. IT CHANGED MY LIFE! I make sure the ends are dry and straight as I slowly move to the roots. Just be sure to always use a thermal protector. I also deep condition my dry hair pretty much anytime I wash it, which helps to lock in the moisture.
I would juice an onion (with goggles on, not for the faint of heart) and dip a cotton ball in the liquid and rub it on your scalp. The sulphur will eradicate all of the dandruff.
Also make sure you’re completely rinsing all the shampoo and condition out of your hair. Making sure you rinse all the product out will leave it silky as well
First of all I'm white. All of my life I've heard by cosmetologists, nurses, teachers, ect that black hair and white hair is exactly the same except for the shaft is slightly thicker in black hair and only at the root. For reference I've been told by many that my hair is two different ethnicity when it's wet and when it's dry. I do have Indian and black DNA but I look all white. Maybe that explains why I was told all of my life that hair is the same. I have to agree with this lady. Blow dry your hair with a heat serum as well it prevents stiffness and dryness and static electricity. I use a wide tooth comb. Then use a high quality shine serum and heat serum combination to press your hair. Don't use too much or one that's too heavy. Your hair won't move if you use the wrong serum or too much. For me the secret has been ALL in the serum! Pravana Silk Degrees is by far the best I've ever used. It detangles, protects from heat, and gives a shine that won't quit. It's not too heavy. It works for everything. After shampoo it works to detangle and protect during blow drying. Then apply again for the silk press. The name explains it. Silk+degrees+shine+serum. My stylist also mixed it in with my hair color to protect my hair from the chemicals. This stuff is amazing! It smells great too. It's also a Brillo reconstructor. Half my hair came out once during a relaxer left on too long and this stuff repaired my hair so well that I was getting compliments and others wanted their hair like mine after the damage if that says how good this stuff is. Since both hair is similar and my hair is different than most "white" hair I wanted to share it with everyone.
As someone with curly hair it is not easier to maintain it and wear it natural. You have to use way more product and often you have to let your hair partially air dry so it doesn't look obnoxious. And that's not so easy to do in cooler climates. Then it just ends up in a ponytail. A silk press is a lot more convenient and as long as you don't use chemicals and have a good Heat protectant, all is good
Looks lovely but I do wish ppl wouldn’t do the flicker thing with the comb…you can already see how good the press was, the movement in the hair and how it’s sitting.
Remember y’all this is what works FOR HER!! While some of the steps are absolutely necessary for a successful “silk press”, products as well as technique matter… I “silk press” my hair once a year & get it bone straight & silky… but I also do a couple of things differently than her.. I blow dry with the concentration nozzle & a use brush, but not a comb attachment.. I also use a serum after drying my hair but I blow dry it once more with cool air to flatten the cuticle & cool the hair before I flat iron… DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU!!!
Finally someone with my exact hair and hair texture. I also have the same exact hair color. This helps me so much.I have such a hard time finding other black biracial people with my hair type. I feel like the flat irons I have at home never get hot enough? Maybe I need a new flat iron. I use a blow dryer brush most of the time and just let it be fluffy idc. My hair is never stiff I don’t even know how other people get their hair stiff. My hair is always loose and poofy. Honestly I think your hair texture matters for the stiffness because I notice when I see other women get their hair straightened with a a flat iron it just gets stiff. Then I can get my hair straightened with a flat iron the same way and it’s loose and moves. I don’t know if telling other women it’s just the way they are doing it is going to help because our hair type is not that common. Like I said I had trouble finding anyone who had my exact hair type and texture until this video. I’ve searched everywhere.
It’s best to blow it straight while it’s wet. The water will act as a protectant, help the stretch and add shine . Then u go in with your iron guard before flat ironing. I personally like to spray each flat ironed section once on my clients hair mKing sure to come it through before passing the iron on my strands
Preach! I love when I straighten my hair and it flows like I’m in a hair commercial lol. I try not to pack my hair with too much oil when I first straighten my hair because, I know that overtime it will get weighed down.
Yesss girl!! I thought I was the only one lol and I’m soo happy to see you do the layers to straighten too. I’ve seen too many girls just go right in with the straightener and lumps are everywhere.
She's definitely aware of proper hair care, especially with textured ethnic hair. How gorgeous are her natural curls and beautifully silk pressed - ❤😊❤😊❤😊 Healthy ▪︎ Happy ▪︎ Hair
I would also like to mention that the straightener and blow dryer you have are great quality, I just invested in a babyliss combo straightener and curler and I get much better results than with any other straightener. I also do the same steps you do as this is how my stylist got my hair the straightest I have ever seen it.
Nice job! Also, using a nozzle attachment can help to get the hair smoother and gives you overall more control before flat ironing. They used to call it a “naked” blow dryer without the nozzle.
having a looser curl pattern also makes a difference. someone with 4c type hair will never have the same results simply because of the curl pattern. your methods are correct, of course, but just calling a spade a spade
I absolutely put most focus on protecting the hair and blow drying… I love big hair so I don’t take small pieces to press I leave them pretty thick. I have 4 different curl patterns so wearing a wash and go is out of the question. But your hair look amazing wet. This video was awesome!
Hair twins! My routine is round brush instead of comb attachment. That’s key for straight roots as the round brush gives you good tension so when I go in with the flat iron it’s just to touch up any areas that may not be as straight as I’d like them to be
She is so right, I this with my hair also, but I always deep condition too the longer, the better. And then I section it off into 2 pony tails either braided or twisted, let air dry over night and I also apply a dime size amount of serum over the hair and braids. What this does is stretches the hair and allows it to dry as straight and flat as possible tied down. Those edges will be straight with a little edge control front and back but not on the longer hair just around the hairline. Next day I blow it out and bc it dryed stretched over night it’s a lot straight er and easier to blow out and then you can stop here bc I noticed if I blow it out one day and put it up and then silk press the next day, Omg the body and bounce is crazy. But you can do the blow out and flat iron the same day. After blow drying just give your hair and scalp time to cool down before going in with the flat iron. And of course apply heat protectant before you start blow drying. Also I use a leave in conditioner with Keratin to strengthen and moisturize over night. U should wake up with extremely soft hair and you know your silk press is going to be good and last. My hair is 24 inches and thick so I definitely have to follow step by step to get it bone straight and I use a flat iron on steamer that helps to lock in moisture and give straighter hair. When that steam button is not on I notice the difference immediately at how straight it’s not getting in. Also focus on the roots. The more body your hair will have if those roots are straight.
What works for me is round brush on wet hair with heat protectant and a dime of leave conditioner, because its wet wet it’s more malleable and is able to dry pin straight with the blow dryer also the tension of the round brush. Once I’m down with blow drying I go in with the flat iron once to seal it in
As a licensed cosmetologist THANK YOU for showing the proper technique! The blowdry is the most important step in the process. If the hair isn’t straight blowdried then it will be frizzy later even with all the serums and sprays. Also thank you for correctly using the heat protectants. Sprays go on wet hair, blowdry, and then serum on dry hair but serum can be used on wet hair before the blowdry as well. I see so many stylists spraying wet heat protectant on dry hair and then taking an iron tool to damp hair & I’m like noooo🫨😂😂😂
I second this! She did an amazing job!
Fellow licensed cosmetologist here and I ran to the comments to say THIS! She did so so so good and I’m loving her telling the others! I try my best to teach my clientele how to care for their hair but if I’m being honest…MOST don’t want to learn they just want me to do it for them 😅
I use a cream heat protector that says to use it on dry hair. Should I use this before the second blow dry or before the flat iron?
@@only1giselleThis is true. I can never style as well as my hd.💝
What would be a good serum to use on afro hair?
It also depends on the products use. Heavy products will also result in stiff press out. I learned that the hard way.
What products do you use? What products did she use other than the Chi? When she washed and conditioned it, did she use a leave in? I’m very curious because I can never get a smooth press at home. Also, equipment used and how often she applies product, etc during the process? If she has a full video, I’d love to see it. It’s so soft and gorgeous!
@@Darlingnik I don't know what she uses but I can tell you what I do that gives me a great silk press on my type 4 hair.
1. Wash with a shampoo that removes product build-up and deep condition. Rinse out the deep condition and do not use a leave-in.
2. I use any liquid heat protectant before blow drying my hair and a very small amount of the Chi Silk Infusion before blow drying my hair. Do not use a lot of product or your hair will be weighed down. I rub the silk all over my hands and then spread it throughout my hair.
3. I have a salon quality Chi rocket blow dryer with comb attachment and Croc 1 inch flat iron at 410-430F. I use the chase method with flat ironing (separate my hair into tiny sections and do one pass with a fine tooth comb).
@@DarlingnikI use John Frieda Brilliant Brunette shampoo and conditioner. Gives the hair the silk press feel everytime
@@user-zk4en8lv2rthanks for this I use the chi silk to make my hair silk but I really thought it was because of the shampoo I use that will make your hair silky but I really thinking about doing my own hair because these hairdressers acting like they don’t be using the right products on my hair to make it silky it be feeling dry and like I just got a flat iron
She said that
As a stylist blow dry it well but once it’s dry STOP blow drying it. Continuously drying hair once it’s dry is damaging. Once it’s dry, stop drying and then flat iron applying a THERMAL heat protectant to each section. A leave in applied before blow drying that claims it’s a heat protector is ok for blow drying but not enough protection for the flat iron. You need to use a thermal heat protectant at that point.
I use a thermal heat protectant *before* blow drying and I flat iron without adding any products in between.
I never use a leave-in conditioner, serum, oil sheen spray, edge control or any other product at any point during the process.
I’ll wait four or five days after flat ironing to add a light serum to my ends and re-apply it every four or five days thereafter until I wash out my silk press.
Is that okay or do you think I need to add something else?
I’ve taught myself to create very straight, long-lasting silk presses without using excessive heat or suffering heat damage.
I am not a “straight natural” and my hair is not “heat trained”. I can go years between presses and still get bone straight results because of my technique. 🥰
Would you advise using a blow dryer on the highest heat setting like this young lady is doing? I would *never!*
A blow dryer gets super hot and, in my opinion, extra high heat simply isn’t necessary to achieve good blowout results.
I have a sensitive scalp, can I just let it air dry and then straighten it?
@@hereforit2347 Being that hair looks healthy and well cared for, do what works for you.
4c girlies report to someone who can relate to our hair type.
Came looking for this comment
I think washing your hair really good helps and try not to use too much heavy products!
I do a blow dryer, pressing comb then flat iron. I wrap my hair good and it last for 2-3 weeks.
Still the same process super clean hair and a good blow dry straight
You can get a silky silk press with 4C hair just know that you will experience noticeable heat damage from the first blow dry and press in certain areas of your hair which is a huge gamble for 4C hair and will most likely puff within a few hours on a humid day.
Clarifying shampoo is the best way FOR ME
A game changer for sure . Clarifying shampoo + less product.
Yes, I think product build up and overuse of products that you think will work in your favour are actually working against you. Sometimes less is more, clarifying shampoos are a saviour
Dawn dish soap is my staple! It's drying but you can easily add that moisture back in with conditioner
@@ashlidanielleI use dish soap too, you are absolutely right.
This makes more sense as to why someone’s hair would be stiff after a silk press.
She’s clearly heat trained so her hair will straighten more easier than someone who gets a silk press once a year
It's the products and technique. There are many who get first time silk presses that are perfect. Also remember if you don't take care of your hair generally it also won't lay down. Regular deep conditions and oil treatments go a very long way.
@@LadyASolveg 👌🏾
Is heat trained really a thing? I think more heat you apply..the more heat damage so the easier it is for you to get a straighter look
@@MrsHowes0 I definitely agree. Some people refer to it as heat trained but there’s definitely some damage being done
Idk…I used to straighten once a month…then I started going months without and my hair is always silky..I really think it’s all about the prep like she says…I make sure I get a good blow dry and then the flat iron becomes so easy..and yea I do a spray and then a serum…I try to tell people it’s all about the steps you take..I do a lot of hair and I’ve had all different hair types all come out silky
You also have to have healthy and moisturized hair. You can't neglect your hair and get those kind of results. You have to consistently take care of it, drink plenty of water and eat leafy greens.
I would argue that it is more about technique. I definitely could use more leafy greens and water in my diet and my hair is healthy.
Just know it’s not this simple for thicker hair but still able to be done with a lot of patience and maybe extra steps.
I'll be honest its not that silly. I go to a professional ans my hair is thick think as is my daughter's. Our beautician only uses spray heat protection she doest blow dry on the highest ans strongest heat but with a comb attachment, after she uses a hot comb around thr parameter of the head and all over my daughter's head then she goes in with one pass on thr flat iron. My daughter be feeling her self cause the slight breath gone have her her flowing...every head turn you think she was born with 1A afterwards 😅 Point is ppl need to find a heat protection in spray form only
@@DivaDen no I’m not saying it’s silly but more steps when doing it yourself for thicker hair. That’s my experience anyway. mine and my daughters hair is very thick as well meaning high density and also low porosity. My other daughter’s hair has a tighter curl pattern but not as much density and higher porosity. So it’s easier to wash and quicker to straighten. For myself and daughter it takes longer to wash because it takes longer for water to saturate, and has to be washed and rinsed throuroughly in sections to ensure we get all of our hair and it is properly cleaned which is important in a silk press. Also I only do one pass but the sections are waaay smaller for us. And when doing it myself I can’t do it in the bathroom and often flatiron in front of a fan to avoid humidity and my scalp perspiring which will revert my hair back before I am finished. My stylist taught me this when I was wondering why my silk presses seemed straight while doing it but ended up a bit puffy sometimes. Especially the humidity part and making sure I’m in a cool well ventilated area while doing my own hair.
I think I’ll just go to a trusted professional at this points. I one spent over 2 hours doing it and it was exhausting and turned out horrible
Your hair also looks partially heat damaged so it doesn’t take much to get straight because it’s not coily.
It is definitely heat trained (damaged).
The ends are also clearly split ends.
Hunny is gorgeous !!! Flawless skin 🥰
I love it when she said " the highest heat" . Haha, us older women have already done this. We have done the straight hair. We have done the sew ins, the clip ins and the fancy extensions with the leave out. None of this is new. Heat thins out and eventually breaks hair off. Heat protectants will not protect the hair forever. I'm not saying not to do this. You can do it but you cant do it regularly.
You are correct. The thing is most young women never or rarely will submit to a weekly hair mask. If you are using blow dryers and flat irons, a weekly hair mask is a MUST.
@@maryannwaters339 weekly... if you wash your hair THAT often.
@@maryannwaters339there's also a big difference between older and younger hair, our hair ages as well. Her hair can take a little more heat than someone who is older.
A lot of armchair cosmetologist in this comment section... your hair broke off because you and the lot didn't take care of your hair... didn't wrap it every night, wash it enough, deep condition it, SEE A PROFESSIONAL etc. It was always about the style... never let water touch your hair, and used copious amounts of gel, grease, and Jerry curl juice/Pink lotion/S Curl/Relaxer/Box Dyes. Not even getting into styling tools... in your day, it was constant hair manipulation, and no moisture or heat protectant, then you wonder why yalls hair was thinning and breaking off with all that manipulation and tugging on the roots, overly long protective styles that led to more damage, and no breaks between, but ya let's blame the heat, not poor hair maintenance. People who had and still have nice hair, from those days, didn't do what the majority was doing they usually sought a professional, or knew/was one, and have a much better understanding of how to care for natural hair than the trendy girls who don't do their research. A skill is valuable for a reason. I recommend getting a hairstylist to help you understand your own hair otherwise it's going to always be damaged no matter what you do to it. Find a good one, that's you're part of the job.
Pro tip: if you always have the same results as far as damage, breakage, and lack of growth, by process of elimination you are the issue, if it matters change, otherwise why complain? Accept what you chose for yourself.
@@Cateyes767 We are not talking about older hair. We did all of this when we were younger is what I meant. The hair couldnt take the heat when we were younger and it wont take it as you are older. Live in learn child.
Very important..take thin sections when using the heat styler ( straightner)
For people saying their hair doesn't get straight when blow drying....Try using a paddle brush along with the blow dryer connecter that does not have any teeth....works wonders to get your hair straighter when blowdrying!!!
Without any teeth? So a thin nozzle?
@ZainabAdams-mn1sz Yes....I believe it is called a diffuser attachment or narrow concentrator attachment.... it's the one that looks like a straight line across and doesn't have any teeth....
When you put it close to your hair while blow drying it with the paddle brush....it gets your hair straight!! 💕
@LoveAlways1002 lol it's 7am here and I'm in comments. I realised it's the diffuser yes 😆 🤣 thank u!!
@ZainabAdams-mn1sz You made me google the answer myself 🤣💕💕...I was like what is this thing called!!!!.... its only 1:39am here!!! You're welcome!!!!
Not everyone can use a paddle brush it takes some practice
I would say get rid of that Denman brush at the first blow dry. And replace with a brush that has a ceramic base. It will smooth out the hair much faster because the ceramic base will heat up and act like a flat iron as you are blow drying. And keep the dryer pointing down. Less frizz. Your hair will be straighter and then when you blow dry with the attachment on the second blow dry, it will be so much smoother.
Which brush do you recommend?
Hair texture matters here. 😘
Not really. Even 4c girls can get bone straight
@@PrettyDiimplesit really does it depends on how healthy your hair is .
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It looks like she is naturally type 4 as well. I can loot at a silk press and tell someones texture when curly and hers isnt as silky as girls with a looser more silky texture would be
@@geminienergyLol 😂 she does not have 4c hair that I can assure you. I don’t know if maybe you feel that way because of how it looked after brushing it all out or what. 4c is very kinky
The one thing for me that makes all the difference in the world is to use a comb as you pass the flat iron over your hair but the with the comb actually under the flat iron not on top. This technique makes every section perfectly smooth. Imagine ironing a shirt and you don't spread it out out over the ironing board instead all wrinkled up. Once you're done, there will be pressed wrinkles all over it. Invest a few extra bucks on a heat resistant comb so your regular comb doesn't melt.
I like how people now call this a silk press, but me and everyone I know of has been doing this method since the mid-90’s.
My hair would fall out with all that heat, but I love this for you. Your hair is giving night at the Oscar’s!
Same thing I said. Who’s using all of that heat just to end up ruining their curls in the end? Or worse, have it breaking off in chunks because it’s damaged beyond repair.
Over manipulating your hair along with excessive heat is a recipe for disaster.
This is not a silk press. It’s just blow dry and straightening. Y’all just trying to call it something fancy to seem different from what other ppl get.
What makes a “straightening”, “press”, or “flat ironing” a “silk press”?
The key to a nice silk press is extremely clean hair………….. in addition to a nice blow dry
I agree.
Correct
The texture of your hair also helps
Love ❤your natural hair.
Your curly hair suits you much better I think. Lovely hair
Literally
So great to have choices!
Agree!!
No lies told. The blow dry sets the foundation. I learned this naturally, in my teenage years, and have been able to get my hair to lay and stay, with flow, for years, now!!
Awww my hair was like that when i was young. I silk pressed my curls away. Now im older and they gone gone
thanks for telling them. They wont listen. Heat ruins natural curl patterns and breaks hair. But they don't believe this.
Yeah, but your hair texture is on its way out the door though.
It’s already gone, she needs to stop giving advice
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rightjsnjnks like sorry but ppl w heat damage need to rethink giving tips
😂
I don't think she cares, honestly.
This is so informative! I’ve never seen anybody break it down like this. Thank you
you’re welcome! i’m glad it’s helpful🫶🏽
Thank you! Finally someone saying to use a comb attachment! Why doesn't anyone do that?? Hello? In all the hair vids I've watched, no one uses a comb attachment! You need to get it as straight as possible when you blow dry it before you silk press, as you said. From someone who does their own hair too--you don't need a salon--you can get straight and beautiful hair at home. I don't know if you are relaxed like me, but regardless, thank you for pointing this out.
It also depends on a persons natural hair texture.
She has like 4A hair. Getting 4C hair as straight as hers is going to be a lot more difficult and it won’t look the same. Everyone can’t do the same things w their hair. Regardless of how she prepped her hair, the silk press would likely come out straight and bouncy because of her natural hair texture.
The realest comment I’ve seen on this app. 💯
I loved your natural hair
Sis a cosmetology rule is to remove those earrings before blow drying just sharing.❤❤❤😊😊😊
Yep you are so correct i learned that technique in cosmetology school
The natural curls look so much better!❤
You are so pretty🌸 and the hair is just🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾
You're right, I always blow dry my hair as straight as possible before flat ironing it, I always get so many compliments.
you looked good with curly hair.
Your hair looks nice curly
Ur curly hair is beautiful ❤
I started using a round brush with ceramic plates a few years ago. IT CHANGED MY LIFE! I make sure the ends are dry and straight as I slowly move to the roots.
Just be sure to always use a thermal protector. I also deep condition my dry hair pretty much anytime I wash it, which helps to lock in the moisture.
I love you natural hair though 😭❤️
Oh your natural hair is so beautiful. Envy.
I would juice an onion (with goggles on, not for the faint of heart) and dip a cotton ball in the liquid and rub it on your scalp. The sulphur will eradicate all of the dandruff.
I love your natural hair, it’s gorgeous
OMG!!! She looks just like Kennedy Simone 😮
Also make sure you’re completely rinsing all the shampoo and condition out of your hair. Making sure you rinse all the product out will leave it silky as well
First of all I'm white. All of my life I've heard by cosmetologists, nurses, teachers, ect that black hair and white hair is exactly the same except for the shaft is slightly thicker in black hair and only at the root. For reference I've been told by many that my hair is two different ethnicity when it's wet and when it's dry. I do have Indian and black DNA but I look all white. Maybe that explains why I was told all of my life that hair is the same. I have to agree with this lady. Blow dry your hair with a heat serum as well it prevents stiffness and dryness and static electricity. I use a wide tooth comb. Then use a high quality shine serum and heat serum combination to press your hair. Don't use too much or one that's too heavy. Your hair won't move if you use the wrong serum or too much. For me the secret has been ALL in the serum! Pravana Silk Degrees is by far the best I've ever used. It detangles, protects from heat, and gives a shine that won't quit. It's not too heavy. It works for everything. After shampoo it works to detangle and protect during blow drying. Then apply again for the silk press. The name explains it. Silk+degrees+shine+serum. My stylist also mixed it in with my hair color to protect my hair from the chemicals. This stuff is amazing! It smells great too. It's also a Brillo reconstructor. Half my hair came out once during a relaxer left on too long and this stuff repaired my hair so well that I was getting compliments and others wanted their hair like mine after the damage if that says how good this stuff is. Since both hair is similar and my hair is different than most "white" hair I wanted to share it with everyone.
Those curls could be so beautiful! 😮
I believe
that the natural look not only looks better but is also WAY EASIER!!!! Whewww you have so much hair
Beautiful
As someone with curly hair it is not easier to maintain it and wear it natural. You have to use way more product and often you have to let your hair partially air dry so it doesn't look obnoxious. And that's not so easy to do in cooler climates. Then it just ends up in a ponytail. A silk press is a lot more convenient and as long as you don't use chemicals and have a good Heat protectant, all is good
Beautiful hair!
Looks lovely but I do wish ppl wouldn’t do the flicker thing with the comb…you can already see how good the press was, the movement in the hair and how it’s sitting.
Remember y’all this is what works FOR HER!!
While some of the steps are absolutely necessary for a successful “silk press”, products as well as technique matter…
I “silk press” my hair once a year & get it bone straight & silky… but I also do a couple of things differently than her.. I blow dry with the concentration nozzle & a use brush, but not a comb attachment.. I also use a serum after drying my hair but I blow dry it once more with cool air to flatten the cuticle & cool the hair before I flat iron…
DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU!!!
Hair type helps a lot too
Finally someone with my exact hair and hair texture. I also have the same exact hair color. This helps me so much.I have such a hard time finding other black biracial people with my hair type. I feel like the flat irons I have at home never get hot enough? Maybe I need a new flat iron. I use a blow dryer brush most of the time and just let it be fluffy idc. My hair is never stiff I don’t even know how other people get their hair stiff. My hair is always loose and poofy.
Honestly I think your hair texture matters for the stiffness because I notice when I see other women get their hair straightened with a a flat iron it just gets stiff. Then I can get my hair straightened with a flat iron the same way and it’s loose and moves. I don’t know if telling other women it’s just the way they are doing it is going to help because our hair type is not that common. Like I said I had trouble finding anyone who had my exact hair type and texture until this video. I’ve searched everywhere.
You are so absolutely gorgeous- no matter how you choose to style your hair- you’re stunning. Wow.
Sincerely,
Random person scrolling.
I love your curls! If I had curls like that I would never straighten my hair.
It’s best to blow it straight while it’s wet. The water will act as a protectant, help the stretch and add shine . Then u go in with your iron guard before flat ironing. I personally like to spray each flat ironed section once on my clients hair mKing sure to come it through before passing the iron on my strands
Amiga recomenda puxar com secador em mechas, e depois passar a chapinha em pequenas camadas, o resultado fica bem melhor
Preach! I love when I straighten my hair and it flows like I’m in a hair commercial lol. I try not to pack my hair with too much oil when I first straighten my hair because, I know that overtime it will get weighed down.
Seu cabelo natural é tão lindo ❤
I just like the blow dry. I never do silk press bc it’s not my style but your tips are exactly right!
I have 4c hair. I got a RevAir for my birthday and it makes my hair straight and dry without as much effort. I love it!
O cabelo natural é liindo, mais ainda do que feito liso. ❤
Yesss girl!! I thought I was the only one lol and I’m soo happy to see you do the layers to straighten too. I’ve seen too many girls just go right in with the straightener and lumps are everywhere.
Your hair is so beautiful! I wish i had your before hair ❤
Your hair is so beautiful.
Your natural hair looks way better
Your curly hair is soooo beautiful ❤
I love her curls. She is very pretty. 🙏💝
She's definitely aware of proper hair care, especially with textured ethnic hair. How gorgeous are her natural curls and beautifully silk pressed - ❤😊❤😊❤😊 Healthy ▪︎ Happy ▪︎ Hair
I would also like to mention that the straightener and blow dryer you have are great quality, I just invested in a babyliss combo straightener and curler and I get much better results than with any other straightener. I also do the same steps you do as this is how my stylist got my hair the straightest I have ever seen it.
This hair texture is such an easy texture to work 😏 tbh people with looser curl patterns and textures have it made 😮💨
Would not silk press my hair ,if I had such beautiful curls.
Them curls looked bomb
Nice job! Also, using a nozzle attachment can help to get the hair smoother and gives you overall more control before flat ironing. They used to call it a “naked” blow dryer without the nozzle.
Thank you, baby girl❤ Your hair is 🔥
Yesss I agree the blow drying process is very important
Oh oh wow your curl hair is so pretty
You and your hair looks amazing!!
I love a Black Woman that takes care of her natural hair.
Your hair is pretty
having a looser curl pattern also makes a difference. someone with 4c type hair will never have the same results simply because of the curl pattern. your methods are correct, of course, but just calling a spade a spade
Your hair looks amazing love it
I absolutely put most focus on protecting the hair and blow drying… I love big hair so I don’t take small pieces to press I leave them pretty thick. I have 4 different curl patterns so wearing a wash and go is out of the question. But your hair look amazing wet.
This video was awesome!
Hair twins! My routine is round brush instead of comb attachment. That’s key for straight roots as the round brush gives you good tension so when I go in with the flat iron it’s just to touch up any areas that may not be as straight as I’d like them to be
She is so right, I this with my hair also, but I always deep condition too the longer, the better. And then I section it off into 2 pony tails either braided or twisted, let air dry over night and I also apply a dime size amount of serum over the hair and braids. What this does is stretches the hair and allows it to dry as straight and flat as possible tied down. Those edges will be straight with a little edge control front and back but not on the longer hair just around the hairline. Next day I blow it out and bc it dryed stretched over night it’s a lot straight er and easier to blow out and then you can stop here bc I noticed if I blow it out one day and put it up and then silk press the next day, Omg the body and bounce is crazy. But you can do the blow out and flat iron the same day. After blow drying just give your hair and scalp time to cool down before going in with the flat iron. And of course apply heat protectant before you start blow drying. Also I use a leave in conditioner with Keratin to strengthen and moisturize over night. U should wake up with extremely soft hair and you know your silk press is going to be good and last. My hair is 24 inches and thick so I definitely have to follow step by step to get it bone straight and I use a flat iron on steamer that helps to lock in moisture and give straighter hair. When that steam button is not on I notice the difference immediately at how straight it’s not getting in. Also focus on the roots. The more body your hair will have if those roots are straight.
What works for me is round brush on wet hair with heat protectant and a dime of leave conditioner, because its wet wet it’s more malleable and is able to dry pin straight with the blow dryer also the tension of the round brush. Once I’m down with blow drying I go in with the flat iron once to seal it in
Girl, the curly style before was 🔥 🔥 🔥!!!!
Your hair is beautiful ❤
Your hair is really pretty curly too
& the flat iron makes difference too.
Yes, the blow dry has always been the 🔑!! ❤❤
My 4c hair comes out like this when I silk press so I know I'm doing it correctly. That blow drying technique is everything!
But it’s beautiful natural 😍😍
Can’t go wrong with that titanium flat iron🙌🏾! It works wonders!
LOVE CHI products! Smells great too!
Thickness and texture plays a large role too. Very thin and very thick hair on the coarse or fine side can be a little more challenging.
The SNOW FLURRIES 😭😭😭😭🌨🌬☃️
You have beautiful hair.
From a hair stylist… the simple answer is genetics, which determines hair texture, which determines the outcome of your silk press. PERIOD.
I know your hair supposed to be the star of the show but it’s the skin for me. You are glowing
ahhhhh thank you sis!! 😭💕