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5 Best Heat Protectants For A Silk Press – Tested And Reviewed

When it comes to using heat on our natural hair, a lot of us are terrified, and we get it! The mere thought of getting heat damage on your flawless curls which probably took years to grow, is enough to send shivers down your spine. 

But what if there was a way to enjoy a sleek, shiny silk press without sacrificing your hair’s health? Now, that’s where heat protectants come in. Heat protectants are the avengers of the natural hair community – they create a barrier between your hair and heat styling tools, thereby preventing damage and promoting healthy hair.

How To Maintain A Silk Press During Summer: Top 6 Tips For Frizz-Free Hair
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How To Maintain A Silk Press During Summer: Top 6 Tips For Frizz-Free Hair

The average silk press costs between $85-150, but the summer humidity can destroy those perfectly straight strands in minutes!

Picture this: You’ve just spent $125 on the perfect silk press, your hair is flowing like a shampoo commercial, and suddenly… the summer humidity hits. Within hours, your sleek strands start to wave and frizz at the edges, and before you know it, your whole head looks like you took a dip in the pool and ruffled it all up.

Top 5 Dry Shampoos For A Long-lasting Silk Press
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Top 5 Dry Shampoos For A Long-lasting Silk Press

In the natural hair community, maintaining a silk press beyond two weeks seems almost mythical – kind of like a VIP seat reserved for only those with cooperative hair.

Don’t get me wrong – a lot of us do try! We spend countless hours on the ‘perfect’ silk press routine, follow all the maintenance tips we see online, and even hold off on some of the things we love, like washdays, saunas, and even pools.

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How To Do A Silk Press On Long/Short Natural Hair

Silk press season is here and for natural hair lovers, it’s the perfect time to switch up their looks and trade those bouncy curls for some sleek, shiny tresses. 

As a natural hair enthusiast myself, I know I love to see this season come, because silk presses are a total game-changer for anyone looking to switch up their style.