[ad name=”ad3″]A Silk Press
A Silk Press is where you blow dry the hair in sections and then flat iron to complete the straightening process. Many stylists use a Chi Flat Iron.
Pre-Press
I know alot of ladies are concern about damaging the natural curly pattern of the hair.
I’m not excluded. What I usually do is a pre-press or pre-straightening process. I deep condition the hair with my favorite deep conditioner and comb it through with my wide tooth comb in the shower. I ring out the excess water and cover with a plastic cap. Sit under the dryer for about 15-20 mins. Finally rinsing the excess conditioner and let air dry. Or plait into big twist or two braids.
In addition to this process I practice these 5 other steps for preventing heat damage.
My next step is to get a long layer trim which I hope looks good curly as well as straight.
Stylist
Candace (313-995-2604) at Salon Park Meyerland 10350 South Post Oak Road, Houston, TX
I have natural nappy hair in which I am tired of it now!
I recently got my hair straightened at the salon after wearing it natural for the better part of four years. Thanks for taking the “guilt” off by posting this blog. (Smile) Also, check out my hair video to see the many versions of my hairstyles as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBB4iAfuc5g
I am thinking of going natural and currently my hair relaxed is mid way down my back. I was hoping not having to do the big chop and just grow out the perm. Your pictures we great and that’s the look I would love to acheive however I already know that all hair textures are not the same.
Thanks for sharing your story.
Grow out your hair, don’t follow trends or let anyone convince you to chop of all your hair, especially if it’s healthy….