Silk Press Maintenance & Products | 2+ Weeks of Wear

Summary

In this video, Kayla shares her favorite tools and products for maintaining a straight hairstyle or silk press for up to two weeks, even in humid climates. She recommends the Color Wow Extra Strength Dream Coat and the Cream of Nature Anti-Humidity Gloss and Spray as key products. Kayla also demonstrates her nightly hair care routine, which includes using a paddle brush, a Doobie wrap, and a scarf to keep the hair sleek and protected. The video concludes with her tips on maintaining a long-lasting silk press and her love for her refreshed jet-black hair color.

Takeaways

• 💇‍♀️ Kayla got a color refresh to jet black and is loving it.
• 📹 She introduces her channel and encourages viewers to subscribe for more hair tutorials.
• 💧 Kayla recommends two products for maintaining a silk press in humid conditions: Color Wow Extra Strength Dream Coat and Cream of Nature Anti-Humidity Gloss & Spray.
• ✈️ She shares that the Dream Coat worked well even in the humid climate of Greece.
• 🔥 The Cream of Nature spray doubles as a heat protectant and a gloss, ideal for humid environments like Florida.
• 💡 Kayla advises against applying too much oil or product near the scalp to keep the hair lightweight and clean.
• 🧴 For those with finer hair that gets oily quickly, she suggests using dry shampoo, though she doesn't use it often herself.
• 🛠️ Kayla uses a dual-sided paddle brush and a Doobie wrap to maintain her straight hair, ensuring it stays smooth while sleeping.
• 🔄 She alternates the direction of wrapping her hair each night to avoid scalp soreness.
• 🌙 For extra protection, she ties her hair with a scarf and uses a satin pillowcase to maintain her silk press overnight.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The main focus of the video is to share the creator's favorite tools and products to maintain a straight hairstyle or silk press for up to two weeks or even longer, depending on the weather.

Which high-end product does the creator recommend for combating humidity?

The creator recommends the Color Wow Extra Strength Dream Coat as a high-end product to combat humidity and maintain straight hair.

What is the purpose of the Cream of Nature Anti-Humidity Gloss and Spray?

The Cream of Nature Anti-Humidity Gloss and Spray acts as both a heat protectant and a gloss, helping to maintain straight hair in humid conditions. The creator used it extensively while attending college in Florida.

What is the creator's tip for avoiding greasy hair when maintaining a straight hairstyle?

The creator advises using only a tiny amount of oil or gloss on the ends of the hair and avoiding the scalp to prevent the hair from becoming greasy and weighed down.

How does the creator suggest using dry shampoo for those with finer hair or oily scalps?

The creator suggests that those with finer hair or oily scalps consider using dry shampoo to extend the life of their straight hairstyle, though she personally doesn't use it much.

What tool does the creator consider the 'star of the show' for maintaining straight hair?

The 'star of the show' is the Doobie wrap, a net used to wrap the hair and keep it straight while sleeping, especially popular in Dominican hair salons.

What method does the creator use to ensure the scalp doesn't become sore when wrapping hair?

The creator recommends switching the direction of the wrap each night to avoid putting consistent tension on the same area of the scalp, which can lead to soreness.

What additional protection does the creator use when sleeping to maintain her hairstyle?

The creator uses a satin pillowcase, a large triangle scarf, and sometimes a bonnet for extra protection while sleeping, especially when near water.

How does the creator refresh her hairstyle in the morning after using the Doobie wrap?

In the morning, the creator gently spins the wrap out of the hair, finds her part, brushes it out, and adjusts it back into place.

What special mention does the creator make at the end of the video?

The creator gives a shout-out to her friend Chesca, who did her silk press and color refresh, and provides links to Chesca's contact information for viewers located in Houston, Texas.