Whether you choose to tackle the bold task of silk pressing your hair at home or seeking the service of a professional hair stylist, at the end of the day, you will need to know how to maintain your newly straightened hair to keep it looking sleek and bouncy.
Wrapping your 4c hair is recommended if you are wearing it in the straight form. As easy as it sounds, wrapping your hair can be quite challenging for some people.
HOW TO WRAP YOUR SILK PRESS HAIR AT NIGHT
If you want to securely wrap your 4c silk press hair, it is recommended that you use the popular Tubi hair wrap. This is a breathable light-weight knitted hair cover. Once you get your Tubi or Doobie head wrap, you are good to go.
Start the wrapping process by using a hair brush to bring your hair around your head. Continue to brush in a circular motion. Next, place the Tubi on your head and spin it in the direction you originally brushed your hair to create a wrap. If you wrapped it correctly, you do not need to use any type of pins to hold it on for the night.
The Tubi is just the first part of wrapping your 4c silk press for the night. You will also need a silk scarf or a silk bonnet to cover the Tubi to give you a second layer of protection.
PROTECTING YOUR 4C SILK PRESS WHILE SHOWERING
Everyone who has ever gotten a silk press knows that water and humidity are the worst things you want to get near your hair. However, as much as we fear water during our silk press phase, taking a shower is a must.
So, you have to make an effort to prevent your silk pressed hair from becoming wet and reverting back to curly. Some people use two shower caps, while others use the same Tubi that’s mentioned above, a bonnet, and a shower cap. With all that protection, you can’t go wrong.
WORKING OUT WITH A SILK PRESS ON 4C HAIR
Certain activities such as exercising can create excess moisture especially to your roots. The best solution is to either put your hair in a loose bun or wrap your hair and tie it with a silk scarf. Make sure you allow your hair to dry completely before unwrapping it after a workout.
WHAT PRODUCTS DO I NEED TO USE ON MY 4C SILK PRESS?
The good thing about silk press hair is you don’t need much products to keep it bouncy and shiny. All you need to add to your hair is a little serum for silk press hair before brushing and wrapping your hair.
Now that you know how to maintain and protect your 4c silk press hair, don’t let the fear of your hair reverting or becoming frizzy limit your activities or alter your lifestyle. Enjoy your silk press while it lasts.