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Type 4 Hair Silk Press Routine (Budget):
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Clarifying Shampoo
Hydrating/Moisturizing shampoo
Deep Conditioner
Leave In Spray
Heat Protectants / Blow dry shields
Serums
Clarifying Shampoo
Clarifying cleans your scalp so your hair can grow in a healthier environment
I'd recommend this product if you want that sleek, bouncy silk press. -Removes oil, silicones, and product bulidup. - Doesn't leave your hair super dry. -Great for thick, coarse, type 4 hair.
Kristin Ess Hair Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo - Walgreens
Now this product right here i personally loved so much, this does it jobs and it very affordable only $2-$3 but your hair can feel a little stripping aftwards so you will have to go in with a deep conditioner.
Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Cleansing Shampoo, Long ...
Chelating shampoo that removess mineral bulidup from hard water for smoother, shinier results.
Malibu C Hard Water Wellness Shampoo 9 oz
I want try this shampoo so bad, It's sulfate-free clarifying shampoo that cleans buildup while keeping moisture but it works best for high porosity hair + prone to dry hair
L'Oreal Paris EverPure Clarifying Shampoo | Sally Beauty
This is a good one, -Removes buildup +hard water residue. -Leaves hair soft, not crunchy. -Good middle ground option.
Odele Clarifying Shampoo for Buildup Removal for All Hair Types - 13 fl oz
Hydrating/Moisturizing shampoo
Your moisturizing shampoo needs to do 3 things: Hydrate,soften and NOT leave heavy residue (buildup=stiff, dull silk press
This hyrates deeply but feels light, makes detangling easier, leaves hair soft, not greasy. This gives a good bounce, flowly silk press instead of stiff hair
L'Oreal Paris Elvive Hyaluron + Plump Hydrating Shampoo, 12.6 OZ, 26.5 OZ
Deeply moisturizing shampoo designed for thick, coily hair that needs extra softness and repair.
SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Shampoo, 13 OZ
Affordable gentle shampoo with ceramides and hyaluronice acid to hyrate and protect the scalp.
CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo, 12 OZ
This hyrdates your hair while keeping hair light and managable
Native Coconut & Vanilla Moisturizing Vegan Shampoo Sulfate, Paraben and Silicone Free - 16.5 fl oz
Protein-rich moisturizing shampoo that strenghtens and hyrates fragile natural hair, helps reduces breakage, give smoother finish before styling.
TGIN Moisture Rich Sulfate Free Shampoo For Hair with Amla Oil and Coconut Oil -13 fl oz
Gives the moisture it needs
Creme of Nature Argan Oil Sulfate-Free Moisture & Shine Shampoo - 12 fl oz
Deep Conditioner
Your deep conditioner can make or break the final results. You need something that gives deep moisture + slip+softness, but doesn't leave heavy residue or make your silk press stiff.
-Makes hair very soft and easy to detangle. -Lightweight enough for silk press. -Works great on thick/coarse hair.
Eva NYC Therapy Session Hair Mask, 16.9 OZ
It hydrates type 4 hair and improves softness but you MUST rinse out very well because it can make your hair feel heavy if you leave too much in
SheaMoisture Men Deep Conditioner - Avocado Butter & Manuka Honey - 15 fl oz
Oh i need this! Quick 2 minute deep conditioner that hydrates and softens without weighing your down.
Mielle Organics Kalahari Melon & Aloe Vera Deep Hydration 2-Minute Deep Conditioner - 12 fl oz
-add moisture + slight strength. -Helps with frizz+breakage. -Leaves hair smoother for flat ironing
10.0 oz Deep Conditioner - Rizos Curls | Ulta Beauty
Leave In Spray
Light moisture + detangling+ NO heaviness + Heat Protection compatibility
Very good for silk press. It adds shine without bulidup, very lightweight (key for silk press), helps detangle thick type 4 hair easily and works well under heat protectant.
4.0 oz Miracle Leave-In Lite With 10 Benefits - It's A 10 | Ulta Beauty
Reduces frizz and helps prep hair for heat styling.
Hask Keratin Protein 5-in-1 Leave in Spray - 6 fl oz: Detangling, Softening, Hydrating, Alcohol-Free
Light moisturizing spray that detangles, softens and adds slip without heavy buildup
Mielle Organics Kalahari Melon & Aloe Vera Deep Hydration Multi-Tasking Leave-In Conditioner - 6.7 fl oz: Cream, Daily Use
I want to get this, helps the moisturize and helps detangle thick type 4 hair
African Pride Moisture Miracle Leave-in Conditioner, 8 OZ
Softens dry type 4 hair, adds moisture + shine without heaviness, and has a good slip for detangling
Carol's Daughter Hair Milk Moisturizing Curl Refresher Spray, 10 fl oz
Heat Protectants / Blow dry shields
Your heat protectant or blow drying shield is VERY important because it controls frizz, protects from heat damage, and helps your hair press straight without getting stiff or reverting fast.
So i seen a lot of people use this and said it was good and trusted by salon hairstylists
Mizani Style Shifter Society Heat Screen Heat Protectant Spray | Anti-Frizz & Glossy Shiny Finish For Textured, Curly and Coily Hair - (8.5oz)
Works for blowdrying and flat ironing, very budget friendly, easily to find at walmart/ target and family dollar too.
Tresemme Protecting Heat Spray Keratin Smooth for Taming Frizz & Reducing Breakage - 8 fl oz: Aluminum-Free, Paraben-Free
This is a Classic heat protectant spray, very good heat protectant, in fact i need to restock
CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray - 8 fl oz: Paraben-Free, For All Hair Types
Kenra is a bit expensive but its a very good spray for the blowdrying process. it cuts out the blow dry time
Kenra Platinum Blow-Dry Spray, 1.7 OZ
PSA: this is not a heat protectant, it is not design to protect your hair from the flat iron, you only use it when your blow drying and oly the blow drying process.
Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, 1.7 OZ
Good for the blow drying and flat iron process
Silk Elements Strength ‘n Silk Coconut Heat Protection Spray Travel Size | Styling Products | Textured Hair | Sally Beauty
Serums
Serums are what give you that glass-shine finish, frizz control and humidity protection
Made for specifically for blowouts + silk press, gives that silky, glass-like finish, helps reduce heat damage while flat ironing
Silk Essentials Thermal Strengthening Serum - Design Essentials | Ulta Beauty
I just brought this and i can't wait to use this, very budget friendly, I've seen a couple of people use this product
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum - 5.1 fl oz: For Coarse, Frizzy Hair, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free
i NEED this, helps dry type 4 hair stay soft during heat styling, adds shine without making hair stiff and works well in humid climates
OGX Extra Strength Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Penetrating Hair Oil Serum- 3.3 fl oz
NOW this is a bit expensive but its really good, its used in salon
6.0 oz Silk Infusion Silk Reconstructing Complex - CHI | Ulta Beauty
-Controls frizz in humid weather. -helps silk press last longer. -very affordable and easy to find
Tresemme Weightless Silk Serum for Intense Salon-Level Shine Keratin Smooth with Heat Protection and Frizz Control - 3.3oz