Everything you need to achieve the perfect silk press! & I’m a curly girl so everything here is recommended for girls trying to maintain their curls but still achieve a flawless silk press.
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Step 0: Pre-wash Prep
Step 1: The Wash
Step 2: The Treatment
Step 3: The Blowdry
Step 4: The Press
Step 5: Lock it in
Step 0: Pre-wash Prep
Great for pre-wash detangling!
Hair Detangler Spray
Another great pre-wash treatment for repairing hair. Use before shampooing!
Nº.3 Hair Perfector
Step 1: The Wash
Great shampoo for a frizz free finish. My hair is naturally frizzy and this has been great in eliminating that frizz.
amika Forget Frizz Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Can’t have the shampoo without the conditioner! Great for frizz.
Amika Forget Frizz Anti-Frizz Conditioner
This shampoo is another great staple in my silk press wash day. Very effective for achieving silkiness.
33.8 oz Silk Express Miracle Silk Shampoo - It's A 10
Would definitely recommend this shampoo and conditioner system. It’s such a smooth and silky product that makes hair glossy and gives it a nice shine.
I used this system to repair severe color damage done by a “stylist”. It truly works. My curls came back to life and it became a staple in my wash routine, especially to maintain and protect the bonds to prevent further damage. Great for silk press r...
Greatest Strength Hair Gift Set - OLAPLEX
Step 2: The Treatment
Super thick hair mask for intense moisture. Love this!!
Great for eliminating frizz. Leave-in before blow drying!
amika Mini Frizz-Me-Not Hydrating Anti-Frizz Treatment
Great leave in! I add this to my damp hair after washing, before blow drying. It’s best to section hair into smaller sections and brush or rake through to evenly distribute the product.
Miracle Leave-In Product - 4.0 oz
Great heat protectant serum for anti frizz. Use before blow dry!
Mega Sleek 96H Anti-Frizz Topcoat Hair Serum - Matrix
Pricey but worth the investment! Comes with all these interchangeable parts that makes it great for every purpose.
The Blow Dryer - PATTERN | Ulta Beauty
Step 4: The Press
For the silkiest results! Definitely use heat protectant with this to avoid heat damage. The titanium plate, in my opinion, works way better than ceramic.
1" Nano Titanium Prima Styling Iron - BaBylissPRO
Love this comb!! Perfect for parting and sectioning hair.
Parting Tail Comb - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
Kenra’s hair sprays are gems! Really great products and they also smell great.
Platinum Silkening Mist - Kenra Professional
Important product for heat protection! This or the spray, also linked!
Very important product! Heat protection is key when doing silk presses.
Fantasia Ic Hair Polisher Heat Protector Straightening Spray
This wax stick is KEY for smoothing hair and getting rid of flyaways. I use this for my natural hair and for wigs. Apply gently and sparingly just before straightening. The results will speak for themselves!
