Curly Silk Press: Transforming my Kinky Natural Hair From Curly to Straight

As much as I love my natural hair dearly, there are times when I just want to experience a difference in hairstyle. Once in a while I’ll silk press my hair so I can enjoy some hairstyles that wouldn’t be possible with my natural hair. Silk press is a technique that is used by applying heat to your hair to get it straight without using chemicals.

To achieve professional salon silky, smooth hair at home, you’ll start by shampooing your hair, blow drying it, and using a hair straightener flat iron specifically designed to straighten the curls out of your hair. It is recommended that you use a thermal heat protectant to prevent heat damage.

At first, I was skeptical about pressing my hair because of all the negative things I heard. Some people had major heat damage, hair breakage, or even hair loss. However, I decided to do my research and adhered to the tips to prevent any possible harm to my natural hair.

When you silk press your natural hair, as long as you do it the right way and take precautions to prevent damage, after washing it, you’ll get back your same healthy-looking hair as before.

HAIR PREP PRODUCTS FOR SILK PRESS

Protecting your natural hair from heat damage begins before you start the straightening process. It is best to start with a good heat protectant shampoo and conditioner.

You also want to protect your hair from the heat using a hair protectant spray before you blow dry your hair. This is an important hair care routine you don’t want to skip when silk pressing your natural hair.

The one thing I struggled with when I first silk pressed my hair was the frizz. It would look straight and nice the first few hours and then it started to look frizzy. I finally solved the issue by using a frizz control heat protectant.

HOW LONG WILL SILK PRESS LAST?

The lifespan of your beautiful silk press will be determined by how well you maintain it. If you treat it like your normal natural hair and don’t take the necessary measures to protect your hairstyle, sadly, it won’t last long.

A typical silk press can last up to 3 weeks or even longer depending on certain factors including the texture of your hair. One of the most important steps to keeping your natural straightened hair lasting longer, is to protect it at nights.

SILK PRESS HAIR NIGHTTIME ROUTINE

It is best to wrap your hair or do pin curls to keep your hair looking smooth and bouncy the next day. After doing that, you should cover your hair preferably with a silk bonnet.

Taking a shower with silk pressed hair is kind of tricky. You definitely don’t want the humidity to revert your curls back to the natural state, at least not yet until you are ready for wash day. So, to prevent this, wear a bonnet and a shower cap over it to protect it while you shower.

NATURAL HAIR AFTER SILK PRESS

I try not to straighten my natural hair too much as well as take the necessary precautions and so far, once I wash my hair, it goes right back to its original texture. You too can achieve beautiful silky pressed hair by following all of my tips that’s listed above.

 

 

Natural Hair: Unlocking My Extreme Fast Hair Growth Secret

I struggled with thinning hair for a long time and always wish to have thick, long, healthy hair. I was always busy researching the different natural hair growth remedies but nothing seemed to help that much. Actually, some worked but eventually my hair would just stop growing.

I know I’m not the only one that has gone through this period in life where you just want your hair to look at least half decent, thick, long and healthy. So, now that I finally found a way to grow my hair fast, I’m about to reveal my secrets so someone else can try it and see if they can also boost their hair growth as I did.

CASTOR OIL FOR FAST HAIR GROWTH

Let me start with my favorite go-to hair growth booster, which is an all-natural remedy and something that I’ve been using for years. I always have a bottle of castor oil sitting in the midst of my other haircare products. If you are looking for extreme fast hair growth, the organic castor oil is a must-have.

GROW HAIR FAST WITH ALOE VERA GEL

I’m about to reveal another one of my extreme hair growth secrets. Get ready to take notes. Organic aloe Vera Gel, which is a well-known natural remedy for dry skin, sunburn relief, and numerous other conditions, is also the answer to your natural hair growth. I also always have a bottle of Aloe Vera gel handy.

Not only has Aloe Vera promoted faster hair growth for me, but it also kept my hair looking blacker and silkier. If you are serious about growing your hair at a crazy rate, give this a try and see for yourself.

EXTREME HAIR GROWTH WITH CLOVE WATER

Now, are you ready for my favorite latest hair growth secret reveal? I hope you are! Because this is the one that gave me the fastest  and craziest hair growth. And when I say it grew my hair fast, it didn’t just grow longer but also thicker and healthier.

If you have never heard about cloves, now is the time to learn about how important it is for your hair growth journey. Once again, this is all natural and effective.

Clove water cleans your scalp and eliminates dead hair follicles so that  your scalp can breathe easier and absorb all the nutrients to get your hair growing at a faster speed. It also stimulates blood circulation while providing essential nutrients.

This is the perfect remedy for those suffering from bald spots, disappearing edges, thinning hair, alopecia and other common hair and scalp conditions.

As you can see, based on the products that I talked about above, I mostly use natural products in my hair and still see great results. You don’t have to spend a huge amount of money to take care of your hair and get flowing, long, healthy hair. Just follow these hair growth tips and you’ll be pleased with how fast your hair will grow.

Using Clove Water for Longer Healthier Dreadlocks

Grow Dreadlocks With Cloves
Grow Dreadlocks With Cloves

If your dreadlocks growth is at a standstill, you may want to give natural clove water a try to give it a boost in hair growth and health. Cloves are not only packed with tons of nutrients but also carries a sweet fragrance that will complement other essential oils for your locs.

You can make clove water for your dreadlocks with just a few simple ingredients. Start by finding a glass bottle; an empty olives bottle or something similar will do.

How to Make Clove Water for Dreadlocks Growth

Add about 2 tablespoons of natural whole cloves to a cup of water (preferably purified or spring water) and let it sit for at least 6-8 hours, even overnight. You’ll notice that the longer you let it sit, the water will take on a darker brown color.

Next, you’ll need to strain it into a clean glass bottle with a tight sealed cover. When you are ready to use it, pour it into a spray bottle and use it to spray your scalp and hair.

How to Store Clove Water

Since clove is a natural preservative, you can store it by simply leaving it in the glass bottle or even in your spray bottle. For centuries, cloves have been used to preserve meat or other types of foods.

Leaving Clove Water in Your Hair Overnight

As long as you’re not allergic to cloves, you can leave the clove water in your hair overnight if you choose to.

When sprayed in your hair, clove water tends to dry real fast and leave your hair looking black, shiny, and smooth to the touch. You’ll even notice a nice fragrance that can get rid of odor from the scalp.

Hair Growth Timeframe With Clove Water 

As with anything, consistency is the key. You’ll notice progress in the growth of your dreadlocks if you consistently use it the right way. Some people may see progress in their hair growth within 2 weeks.

The Right Way to Use Cloves for Longer Hair

There’s also a technique to apply clove water to your hair. Always make sure to apply it to your scalp and roots as well as massage it in. It needs to get to the root to stimulate hair growth.