The nation has been buzzing since it was announced that Vice President Kamala Harris will be running for president. While many media outlets were busy covering the historic news and all its political ...

Before We Get Started: What’s a Silk Press? A silk press is a straightening technique used primarily on natural hair without the use of a relaxer or other chemical treatments. After blow-drying hair, ...

To maintain your silk press style, "wrap the hair in a circular motion around the head using pins to secure sleekness. Then ...

Just in time for silk press season, this beauty writer opens up her home to the on-demand beauty service to experience their ...

As temperatures drop and humidity levels decrease, many naturals find themselves reaching for their flat irons. This seasonal shift presents the perfect opportunity to explore thermal styling, ...

If you have textured hair, a silk press isn’t the only way to achieve glossy, straight hair, but the use of heat styling tools in lieu of chemicals is a big part of the appeal. For those wanting to ...

When the leaves fall and the air cools, it means only one thing for me and my fellow curly-haired women: silk-press season has arrived. While it’s a glorious time to express oneself through a new ‘do ...

All hail the classic silk press! It’s a chic way to rock silky, straight tresses without having to reach for a relaxer and ruining your natural kinks and curls – and you can see what you’re working ...

In this reported feature, associate editor Aiyana Ishmael dives into the long history of the silk press hairstyle and how it's shaped young women years after its first introduction to the Black ...