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Silk Press Season Recs
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Here is my comprehensive silk press products and tools recommendations. In this list I share must haves, which products work for your fresh press and which can revive. Happy shopping baddies! 💋
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Shower tools
 
Shampoos
 
Conditioners
 
Masks and Treatments
 
Leave Ins
 
Heat Protection

Shower tools

 
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This is the showerhead I use to keep my hair and skin protected. I’ve seen great results.
Afina Filtered Shower Head for Hard Water
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Shampoos

 
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Top 2.
hydro rush intense moisture shampoo
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Amazing
Food For Soft Hydrating Shampoo
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Top 2 and it ain’t #2.
Hydrating Shampoo for Dry Hair
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Only use every 4-6 weeks.
Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Exfoliating Scrub
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I’m addicted to coloring my hair, I always have this in the rotation.
K-PAK Color Therapy Color-Protecting Shampoo
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Conditioners

 
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Love this conditioner!
Food For Soft Detangling Hydrating Conditioner
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A great conditioner, I use mostly for winter and only if I picked it up on sale.
hydro rush - moisturizing conditioner for dehydrated hair
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I like this conditioner. It does not have enough slip for the winter imo.
33.8 oz Defy Damage Protective Conditioner - Joico
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Masks and Treatments

 
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Great mask!
intense moisture hydrating hair mask with hyaluronic acid : hydro rush
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Great protein mask. She’s powerful, so follow the instructions.
Reconstructing Treatment Mask
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Great deep conditioner. Must use heat.
Moisturizing Deep Conditioner
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Great mask for weekly hair washes, use heat.
Food For Soft Rich Hydrating Treatment Mask
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The best moisture mask during the winter.
Moisture Fusion Intense Moisturizing Mask
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Leave Ins

 
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A great leave in. If you suffer with dehydration, check out Mizani.
25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner
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The og
It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner
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Heat Protection

 
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Best blow dry spray. For Black hair get the spray, not the mist.
Blow-Dry Spray
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Absolute need.
Anti-Humidity Spray 5
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An oldie, but a goodie. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.
Agave & Lavender Weightless Thermal Protectant Serum
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An oldie, but a goodie. Also a cheapie!
Agave & Lavender Blow-Dry & Heat Shield
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Styling Products

 
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Absolute need. Not up for debate.
Silkening Gloss
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Best hairspray for bouncy, beautiful curls. If you want bone straight hair, this is NOT the hairspray.
Volume Spray 25
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Gives great shine. Offers no heat protection so I cannot say it’s a must have, but it is fabulous as a shine product.
Silkening Mist
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This is the mother of all hold hairsprays. Use sparingly. I love for an event! For daily, make sure you get the natural hair spray which is also linked.
Enviro 54 Firm Hold Hair Spray - 2.6 Ounces
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Lightweight hairspray. For everyday use.
Enviro 54 Natural Hold Hair Spray - 2.6 Ounces
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Best wax stick. I prefer this to edge control.
Hair Wax Stick
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Great oil
Food For Soft Multi-Use Hair Oil Serum
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I love this product for styling hair after it’s been in flexi rods or pin curls. I prefer the Kenra silkening mist for day 1 hair or straight hair.
Gloss Drops Shine Serum
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Toasted sugar scent is so nice for a fall day or night !
Aura Hair + Body Mist
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Styling Tools

 
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Best in class!
RevAir Reverse-Air Hair Dryer w/friction-free technology, 3 heat settings, 7 ...
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It works. There’s better, but it is reliable and travel friendly.
Salon One-Stepâ„¢ Hair Dryer and Volumizer
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