Fall Semester is approaching and I want to help all the back to school baddies achieve a bone straight silk press. I understand how frustrating it can be after spending hours straightening your just for it not to lay flat. Below are a few tips to perfect your silk press just in time for the start of fall semester.
- Incorporate an egg in your hair wash routine.
According to Healthline, egg yolk can be a superfood for hair because they’re packed with vitamins and nutrients. These include biotin, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin D. When I straighten my natural hair, I always add an egg in my wash routine for strength and shine. I lather my hair with the egg yolk then wash it out with shampoo and conditioner.
- Section your hair evenly and comb it before blow drying.
Placing your hair in even sections shortens the blow drying process. This will save you some time! Also, combing your hair leaves it smooth because it reduces frizz. I recommend using a paddle brush to comb each section to prevent breakage.
- Use heat protectant.
While heat protectants aren’t 100 percent foolproof, they still work to minimize heat damage. If you want to protect your natural curl pattern, I recommend using Ion’s Heat Protectant Smoothing Spray. It has a lightweight formula that detangles, smoothes and softens for increased manageability and improved iron glide. It’s also Paraben-free and 100 percent Vegan.
- Blow dry your hair thoroughly.
Blow drying your hair is one of the most important steps in the silk press process. The goal is to get your hair smooth before following up with a flat iron. Blow drying also reduces frizz and tangling.
- Trail your hair with a bristle brush while flat ironing.
Ladies, put down the rattail comb because a bristle brush is the secret weapon to the perfect silk press. Trailing your hair with the bristle brush separates each strand leading to a smooth finish with the flat iron.
Please beware of using the highest setting on your flat iron, it may cause heat damage. I recommend using between the 420 and 430 degree setting. I enjoy using the Ion Magnesium Flat Iron because it quickly recovers heat which minimizes the number of passes. That ultimately reduces heat damage.
Conclusion
Following these tips will help you achieve a bone straight silk press and feel like that girl this semester. Check out my TikTok to see how my hair goes from curly to straight.
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