![]() Place your paddle brush over the section near the roots. Step #3: Attach the slim nozzle to your Artist Series Professional Blow Dryer. This helps to infuse moisture and seal the cuticle for a silky-smooth finish. Step #2: Apply Mizani Thermasmooth Sleek Guard styling cream (for higher texture types) or Mizani Heat Screen Hair Protectant Spray (for lower texture types) from roots to tips. Detangle the hair with the Signature Series Paddle Brush. Focus the product on the ends, which tend to be drier and more porous than the rest of the hair. Step #1: Beginning with the fringe section, prep the hair with Mizani Miracle Milk. Getting the blowout right reduces the amount of flat-ironing needed- which means less heat damage for delicate curls! Adequate tension is KEY to achieving smooth, straight hair. Blow Drying for the Silk Pressīlow drying the hair is the most important part of the silk press, as it allows you to stretch and smooth the cuticle. This helps ensure that the silk press will look good in the client’s favorite style. Make sure to section the hair along your guest’s usual parting. Section the front area (from the ears forward) into 2-3 triangular sections, depending on how your guest parts their hair. Create two sections in the nape area and three sections across the back of the head. Sectioning the hair for a silk press is similar to sectioning for a standard blowout. Step #5: Prep the hair a second time with Mizani Miracle Milk for healthy moisture and heat protection. If your guest has low porosity hair, use heat from a hood dryer to open the cuticle and help the hair take in moisture from the Thermasmooth Conditioner. ![]() For guests with high-porosity hair (including color treated and textured curly hair), consider a strengthening or hydrating treatment. Step #4: Infuse the curls with moisture to prevent the hair from expanding or becoming frizzy. Step #3: Wash and condition the hair using Mizani Thermasmooth Shampoo and Conditioner to seal the cuticle and extend the longevity of your silk press. ![]() For heavier buildup, Al recommends Redken Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo. Step #2: Clarify the hair with Mizani Moisture Fusion Gentle Clarifying Shampoo to remove product buildup, oils and debris from the hair shaft without stripping away natural moisture. This lets you build a moisture base and remove any shedded hair from the curls. Step #1: Before washing your guest’s hair, apply Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner and comb through any tangles. Multi-textured hair may require different products on different areas of the head. Al suggests tailoring your products to the porosity and consistency of your guest’s hair. Many of our textured guests only wash their hair every 10-14 days, so setting up your silk press for longevity is critical! Textured hair needs the right balance of protein and moisture to stay healthy and ward off frizz. Read on to master this transformative straightening technique: Prepping the Hair for the Silk Press Sam Villa Ambassador, Mizani Artist, and Chicago-based D.Alexander Studio Salon owner Al Campbell is a silk press pro! He’s passionate about bringing out the natural beauty in all wave patterns and helping guests with textured tresses look and feel amazing. Creating a flawless silk press comes down to selecting the right products for the hair type, using a paddle brush to flatten and relax the curl pattern, and flat ironing the hair in small sections. While textured hair education often focuses on hair health and preserving the curl structure, what about when a guest wants to wear their hair straight? Enter the silk press- a blowout and flat iron technique designed especially for natural curly hair.Ī silk press creates a very sleek, polished finish with beautiful shine. Naturally textured hair with higher or tighter curl patterns isn’t just a trend- it’s a movement! As more and more people are embracing their natural curls and coils, now is the perfect time to learn how to work with these hair types.
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