Learn how to silk press natural hair at home with expert tips from hairstylists Karen Miller and Nikki Nelms.
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I have tried, and failed, to silk press my naturally curly hair numerous times.
Nikki Nelms is a celebrity hairstylist.
How to silk press natural hair at home
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Normally, moisture is the main priority for maintaining naturally curly hair, Miller says.
Karen Miller is a hairstylist at Spoke&Weal Soho located in New York City.
To prevent this build-up, Miller recommends using acleansing shampoo.
For the conditioner, Miller recommends going with something light such as theAveda Shampure Conditioner($24).
She also likes to use theK18 hair mist, which requires no conditioner after its sprayed onto hair.
Miller recommends first applying a light leave-in conditioner to your hair while its still wet.
For her part, Nelms says she prefers to use a heat-shield serum or spray before blow-drying.
Her go-to?Sebastian Dark Oil($48).
You want to blow-dry your hair and smooth it out when its wet.
If your hair is very coily, she recommends usinga heat-resistant fine-tooth combfor the front sections of your hair.
For the rest of the hair, she recommends using a boar bristle brush.
Karen Miller is a hairstylist at Spoke&Weal Soho located in New York City.
Her favorite fromMason Pearson.
see to it to apply tension by pulling the piece a little bit, she says.
The less product you put on it after, the longer its going to last you, she says.
Another option is to sleep on asilk pillowcasefor added protection and to retain your hairs luster.
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