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The Perfect Silk Press At Home!
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items I’ve been achieving the perfect silky straight hair at home for over a decade! When people ask me for tutorials, I always tell them PRODUCTS MATTER! Here is every single product I use to maintain healthy hair while heat styling and getting the silkie...
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THE PREP
THE STYLE
Styling Neccessaties
THE PREP
How you prepare your hair is essential to achieving the perfect “silk press” at home!
Before any heated styling I like to use a clarifying shampoo! This removes any product buildup on your hair and scalp to ensure the hair doesn’t look weighed down or oily once straightened. I have been loving this one by Fenty Beauty and all their pr...
The Clear Thinker Clarifying Shampoo
After a clarifying shampoo, I like to do a second wash with a hydrating shampoo to begin the process of adding moisture back into the hair. This is the one I’ve been using for the last few months and I love how the coconut works to hydrate my hair. P...
Camille Rose Coconut Water Curl Cleanse Shampoo
My preferred detangling brush after testing several for over a year. It is by far the gentlest on the hair and scalp, which is improtant for scalp health and length retention! I do think this one works best in smaller sections.
UNbrush Detangling Hair Brush
This is the BEST DEEP CONDITIONER I have ever used! I always do a hair mask or deep conditioner when preparing to do a heated style. The Amika Soulfood Hair Mask absolutely unmatched!
Amika Nourishing Hair Mask
Hair Steaming has absolutely changed my hair for the better, ESPECIALLY during the winter. With my deep conditioner STILL IN MY HAIR, I then section into 4 and steam each section for 5-7 minutes. This locks in the moisture so well, especially if you ...
InfinitiPRO Hair Steamer by CONAIR
THE STYLE
Here are the products and tools I use during the styling process!
I’ve been using this product for over 10 years and it has never done me wrong! A fantastic heat protector + it smells so good!
CHI Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray
The best blow dryer I’ve ever owned. So much easier to use than a traditional dryer and cuts my styling time nearly in half. Plus all the attachments allow me to do so much with just one tool!
Air Sculpt 5-in-1
This product is ESSENTIAL to achieving that silky feel to the hair when you straighten and curl it. A little goes a very long way!
CHI Silk Infusion Silk Reconstructing Complex
This hair straightener is innovative at its best! A combination hot comb and flat iron, it makes it easy to get all the way to your roots which also removing the need to use a comb while flat-ironing!
TYMO FLIPRO Straightner
A product that makes heat styling safer for your hair! The built in cooling system and essential oil coating protect your hair from heat damage. I use this specifically to curl my hair once I’ve straightened it!
TYMO AIRFLOW 2 in 1 Hair Straightener and Curler
Styling Neccessaties
The products I use to make that silky straight hair last!
These are perfect for maintain the curly blowout look without having to add additional heat each day. They’re also comfortable to sleep in and the satin material helps avoid breakage and hair dryness. I install just three in a Mohawk style!
Kitsch Satin Jumbo Flexi Rods Hair Rollers - Rosewood - 4pk
I rarely use any edge control when my hair is straight. But if I do, I absolutely love this one. I find it’s lightweight while still getting the job done. Good for styling but also will easily brush out and not leave a lot of residue.
Donna's Recipe Whipped Vanilla Cream Edge Gel - 3oz