Enter the silk press, a popular hair straightening technique that curly-haired girls can turn to for a new ‘do. During a silk press, a flat iron, blow dryer, and sectioning comb are used to straighten ...

Hairstylist Al Alexander, aka Chicago’s healthy hair and extension king, knows how to achieve the silkiest of silk presses. We caught up with the Mizani Pro, who uses the Press Agent collection on his ...

As temperatures drop and humidity levels decrease, many naturals find themselves reaching for their flat irons. This seasonal ...

Before the silk press became a common practice ... “I hope that young girls aren't being pressured into straightening their hair like we were, and are no longer getting bamboozled by the ...

As a Black woman who grew up in Louisiana, a silk press will always bring a smile to my face. I remember feeling excited chills when my mom would drop me off for my standing Thursday hair appointment.