How damaging is a silk press?

Here's the honest truth: All heat styling does some damage to your hair. However, as far as curly and natural hair straightening methods go, the silk press process is the least likely to cause damage.

How long does silk Press last on natural hair?

A silk press can last for 2 to 4 or 5 weeks with the right maintenance in place. Avoid too much humidity, water or steam.

How often can you get a silk press without damaging your hair?

Le'Ana McKnight of West Hollywood's Stylist Lee Studios, says, “One can receive a silk press every three to four months to maintain the health of their hair and to retain length without heat damage.” I spoke to McKnight and trichologist Sophia Emmanuel to find out more about the process.

How often should you get silk presses?

How Often Should You Get A Silk Press? Answer: You should get your silk press no more often than every 3 to 4 months, since maintaining supreme health should be as important as silky hair to you, this timeframe between silk presses should help retain length without much heat damage.

Is a silk press worth it?

You can trust me when I say this: If you're interested in straightening your natural curls, a silk press is your best bet. Seriously, there's minimal heat damage and it won't damage your curl pattern like a Keratin treatment or a relaxer would.

My Curls DID NOT REVERT | Severe Heat Damage from getting a silk press on thick 4C Natural Hair

Why is my silk Press Puffy?

Avoid Moisture

The smallest amount of moisture and/or humidity in the air will have your freshly silk pressed hair looking frizzy and puffy.

Is silk press the same as flat iron?

Silk press is a styling technique, a process that involves different products and tools, including a flat iron, whereas a flat iron is but a heating tool with two plates. Silk press brings more movement and shine to hair, whereas a flat iron by itself might make hair a little stiff.

Is a silk press better than a relaxer?

Chemical relaxers are more convenient in that they last longer and they are water proof which means less time worrying about the weather or putting a cap on in the shower! Silk Press is the better option if you are worried about using chemicals or want to keep your hair natural.

How much does a silk press cost?

Silk presses can range anywhere from $60 to $100, but can cost even more based on things like the state of your hair and your stylist's skill level.

How do you shower with a silk press?

If you're wearing a silk press, stay away from water. Avoiding water includes the shower as well. I'm not saying to skip showers, but make sure to use a shower cap to keep moisture from your strands.

When should you not use a silk press?

Heat of around 215-235 C is likely to cause keratin to melt. Once the shape of the keratin is altered, the hair becomes dry and limp, because it loses its elasticity, which makes hair more prone to breakage. Therefore, regular silk presses are not advised.

Does a silk Press mess up your curl pattern?

Keep in mind that getting silk presses regularly will alter your curl pattern (and for some, that's totally fine). “I would suggest that people who want their hair straight often get a silk press every two weeks,” Greene says. “Just know that your hair will become heat trained, and some of your curls will loosen.”

Does a silk Press damage your curl pattern?

Here's the honest truth: All heat styling does some damage to your hair. However, as far as curly and natural hair straightening methods go, the silk press process is the least likely to cause damage.

Is silk press like a perm?

A silk press is a method of straightening natural curls sans a chemical relaxer. Instead, this hairstyling technique uses a blow-dryer and flat iron to smooth out the hair. While it's easy to think that a silk press for natural hair is the same as a traditional press and curl, this style ups the ante.

What's the difference between a Brazilian blowout and a silk press?

When it comes to movement, the Dominican Blowout usually produces more flowing hair than the typical silk press. Most silk presses follow a process which takes the hair from wet to blowdried semi-straight, to flat ironed straight. Since there's no rollerset, the opportunity to create movement in the hair is lower.

Can I do a silk press at home?

Though silk presses are popular because they give curly-haired girls the chance to try something new, they can be quite pricey—ranging anywhere between $55 to $150—depending on your stylist. If you don't want to dole out that much cash, the process is simple enough that you can do it at home.

How do you moisturize your hair after a silk press?

To keep your strands bouncy and silky, avoid using too much product, which will cause the hair to look weighed down. A few drops of Silk Essentials before you wrap your hair in the evening will do the trick to ensure it's moisturized.

Does silk press work on 4c hair?

To maintain the health of your hair, stylists recommend not having a silk press for three to four months after your initial press. Heat can be very damaging, especially to 4c hair, which is already fragile.

How can I relax my hair without damaging it?

Minimize damage by applying a base to your scalp well in advance of the relaxing process. Adding a heavy petroleum base to your scalp as well as to any sensitive skin that may be exposed to the relaxer can go a long way toward preventing damage.

What's the difference between silk Press and keratin treatment?

This treatment should not alter your curl pattern. If your hair is permanently altered then usually this means you have some sort of heat damage or you have used a treatment that contains formaldehyde. The Keratin Treatment is about a 3 hour process, while a Silk Press takes just up to an hour to complete.

What is the benefit of a silk press?

What are the benefits of a silk press? The key benefit is that the technique allows every Afro texture to go straight, regardless of how loose or tight the natural curl pattern is.

What is the difference between a silk wrap and silk press?

The biggest difference between a silk wrap and silk press is technique. Gone are the days of using a steaming hot comb and a bunch of hair oils to get that silky look and feel.