If you have textured hair, a silk press isn’t the only way to achieve glossy, straight hair, but the use of heat styling tools in lieu of chemicals is a big part of the appeal. For those wanting to ...

If you regularly flat iron your naturally curly hair at home then you know all about silk presses, a temporary hairstyle that takes those results and elevates them to glossier—and yes, silkier—heights ...

Just in time for silk press season, this beauty writer opens up her home to the on-demand beauty service to experience their ...

To maintain your silk press style, "wrap the hair in a circular motion around the head using pins to secure sleekness. Then ...

As the temperatures cool down, hair salons are heating up—meaning it’s officially silk press season, notably for those of us with natural hair. The best silk press products will transform your ...

If there is one thing Black women have a shared experience of, it’s getting their hair pressed as a child. Back in the day, sitting in between your mother’s legs or at the salon once every two weeks ...

Editor’s note: This article first appeared on the Strategist in July 2020, and the products are still some of our favorites for an at-home silk press. So we’re republishing it today as part of Natural ...

When it comes to straightening textured hair, two techniques have long reigned supreme: the silk press and the blowout. Both are celebrated for delivering sleek, smooth strands that highlight the ...

Its innovative design is made with curly and coily hair in mind. Essence Wiley is a fashion and beauty writer at InStyle. She is a beauty and style aficionado who is always looking for the latest and ...