How to Maintain a Silk Press Between Appointments

You walked out swinging. Then the humidity hit. Here is how to keep your silk press straight between appointments without reaching for the flat iron every morning.

How do you maintain a silk press?

Wrap your hair every night in silk or satin, keep water and steam away, use only light products and avoid adding heat every few days. A silk press lasts longest when it starts on hair that was cleansed, deep conditioned and pressed with controlled heat.

How should I wrap my silk press at night?

• Use a satin or silk scarf or bonnet every night.
• Wrap the hair around your head, or pin it in loose sections for more body.
• Use a satin pillowcase as a backup if your scarf slips.

How do I keep my silk press dry?

Water is the fastest way back to your curls. Wear a shower cap, skip steamy rooms, carry an umbrella and plan heavy workouts around your press day. Atlanta humidity is real, so check the forecast before big plans.

Which products are safe on a silk press?

Go light. A few drops of serum on the ends is plenty. Heavy oils, butters and creams weigh the hair down and make it revert faster.

Should I flat iron my silk press again?

Try not to. Extra heat every few days adds up. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using less heat less often to reduce hair damage.

How long will my press last?

Read how long a silk press lasts for realistic timelines, or start with what a silk press is. Deciding between styles? Compare silk press vs blowout.

Ready for your next press?

Book a silk press in Atlanta at our West Midtown studio, or call (678) 325-4307.