When I was growing up, a silk press on natural hair was simply called getting your hair pressed. I remember getting my hair pressed for special occasions. This involved getting a wash and set, and then having my hair straightened…
Best silk press products for shiny, healthy natural hair
A silk press has been my go-to style this winter. I love the ease of getting ready for work in the morning and the versatility. I’ve managed to avoid heat damage, and I credit that to going to a salon…
Heat damage and how to avoid it, according to natural hair experts
Heat damage. Nothing scared me more than those two words when I first started my natural hair journey. I spent years growing out my heat damaged hair and I was terrified of having to start all over. I didn’t use…
Best heat protectants for natural hair
I’ve been wearing my hair in silk presses and blow outs more often, which means I’ve become well versed in heat protectants. Heat protectant is essential if you’re doing any sort of heat styling on your hair, especially using direct…
How to make a silk press last a month
A silk press has become my go to natural hair style. Winters in New York are silk press season for me because the weather is so cold and dry. When I first went natural, I was scared to put any…