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Silk Press 101: Everything You Need To Know About The Popular Straightening Method

Patrice by Patrice
January 5, 2023
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Silk Press 101: Everything You Need To Know About The Popular Straightening Method

Source: Mane Addicts

Remember when we used to press and curl our hair using a hot comb, grease, and a throwback marcel iron? The silk press is just a modern day flip of that. All it takes is a blow dryer, a flat iron, and a dream. Well, a little more than that, but you get the vision! 

So if it’s really that simple, what else is there to know about getting a silk press? Chile, a lot! Here’s everything you need to know about this popular, non-chemical hair straightening method. 

Isn’t A Silk Press The Same As Flat Ironing Your Hair?

Black Woman Getting Silk Press on Long Natural Hair
Source: BrownGirlsGuide2Beauty

As you may already know,  a silk press is just a non-chemical straightening method. It’s typically achieved with a basic shampoo, deep condition, blow out, and then pressed with a flat iron—and sometimes, a nice trim and roller set. While the process sounds simple and easy to do, each step must be done with extra care to ensure that your hair actually turns out super straight, bouncy, and shiny in the end. 

You might be thinking, “Straight and shiny? Can’t I get that with a few passes of a flat iron?” Well, yes. Any time you properly use heat tools on a healthy, well-prepped head of hair, you should be able to—at the very least—straighten out your kinks and curls. 

However, you must remember that the magic in a silk press lies within the fact that multiple products and multiple heating tools are being used. Flat ironing your hair is just, well, flat ironing. You’re only pressing your hair between too hot plates, and that’s definitely not the same as a full-blown press! 

Often times, straightening your hair with just a flat iron and not deep conditioning, doing a blow out beforehand, or even properly heat protecting your hair will leave your hair stiff, shineless, and ready to revert back to its natural state much sooner than you’d like. 

So to answer your question: No, a silk press is not the same as simply flat ironing your hair. Flat ironing is really just one of the many elements of the process. While the energy and effort put into pressing your hair out may be a bit time-consuming, it’s certainly worth the results. 

 

How Long Does A Silk Press Last?

Source: Black Hair Tribe

Pressing your hair is not the same as keratin treatments or relaxers, so how long a silk press lasts depends on how long you can keep your hair free from excessive moisture at the roots of your hair. Washing your hair, going to the gym and sweating your hair out, swimming, and even getting caught in the rain will cause your hair to revert back to its natural state. 

Overall, a good silk press should last up to 2 full weeks. Even then, your hair shouldn’t be fully reverted back to your kinks and curls unless you washed it or used a water-based product. This means that, if your hair is still mostly straight, you may be able to go to the salon and get a touch up that’ll extend your silk press for another week or two, or maybe even three if you’re really careful.

 

Will Getting A Silk Press Damage My Hair?

Will Silk Press Damage Natural Hair?
The whole concept of heat-styling our hair comes with a bit of a stigma. This is mostly because we’re hyper-aware of the fact that heat damage is irreversible and is oftentimes the cause of unwanted trims, hair cuts, and big chops. However, this doesn’t mean silk presses are inherently damaging! 

In fact, there are really only a few ways in which silk press damage may occur. Let’s explore what they are and how you can avoid damage when getting your hair blown-out and pressed: 

  • Already Weak Hair. Applying heat to a head full of hair that is already struggling with dryness, breakage, or any other form of damage is a big no-no. The best thing you can do in this situation is assess your hair, bring it back to health, and then maybe consider a silk press when it’s ready.
  • Improper Heat Protection. Deep conditioning your hair and treating it with sprays and moisturizers specifically formulated to protect it from heat damage is key when getting a silk press. Remember, you’re blow drying and flat ironing your hair during the process—that’s too forms of heat! So applying the proper protection beforehand is key. 
  • High Temps. The lower the heat, the better! If you have medium to coarse hair, you should keep all your heat styling tools between 300-395 degrees, not exceeding 400 degrees. If your hair is on the finer side, you may be able to achieve your desired look with even lower temperatures. 

And one rule that matters over all others? Don’t let just anybody put their hands in your head! Make sure you properly vet your hairstylists before you commit to a silk press appointment. Make sure that both you and your stylists know how to avoid damage before you move forward. 

How Much Does A Silk Press Cost? 

 
A silk press can run anywhere from $60 to $300. That’s a wide range, right? Well, it totally depends on your stylists and what they charge based on the style you’re going for and your overall hair needs. If your hair needs a wash, trim, and style after the press, expect to pay a little more out of pocket.
 
On the flip side, you would expect that a silk press done at home would cost a lot less, but not exactly. Investing in a good blow dryer, flat iron, and the proper hair products may cost up to $400. However, that’s only for the initial investment. You should be smooth sailing after that! 
 
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