When caring for your natural hair, you'll likely be tempted to try a plethora of styles, from goddess braids to cornrows to the sleek silk press. The beauty of the silk press is that it can be accomplished by the hands of a professional, or you can DIY the style from the comfort of your own home. When done correctly, it’s the perfect go-to for temporarily transforming your kinks and curls without permanently compromising your hair texture. Just ask vice president and 2024 presidential candidate Kamala Harris, whose trademark silk press has been dubbed "election season's favorite look," inspiring countless online tutorials.
To better understand the best process for a healthy, high-performance silk press, I spoke with hairstylists Takisha Sturdivant-Drew and Ikeyia Powell, both of whom have years of experience styling and caring for natural hair.
