Professional Silk Press in Philadelphia, PA
When our Philadelphia customers want their hair straightened and have a natural, lustrous, glossy shine, they always come to The Natural Hair Spa to have a silk press. The perfect solution for those special events and celebrations, a silk press is that one sleek-looking and glamorous hairstyle that is guaranteed to draw everyone’s attention. Much like its namesake, a silk press provides unbelievably straightened hair that adds luster, natural beauty, and a silky-smooth finish. A truly unique and head-turning hairstyle, you’ll love the silk press you get at The Natural Hair Spa.
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At The Natural Hair Spa in Philadelphia, our hair stylists and licensed cosmetologists have an innate ability to create amazing-looking hairstyles. No matter the occasion or reason, our passionate team loves creating unique hairstyles that distinguish our customers.
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So much of who we are comes from how we style our hair. It’s our love of creating unique hairstyles that accentuate our customers’ natural beauty that truly distinguishes us from other spas. It’s why we’re always excited by the opportunity to work with new Philadelphia customers – to help them choose a hairstyle that improves their sense of self and brings them much-needed confidence and clarity.
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Whether you need a curly hair stylist in Philadelphia to create long, wavy, natural-looking curls that add much-needed softness, want braids, sisterlocs, microlocs, or dreadlocks, or you’re interested in a loc retwist in Philadelphia, our design specialists have years of experience and training in various hairstyles to create whatever look you desire.
What is a Silk Press?
A silk press is a hair-straightening process that works especially well on women with naturally curly, coarse, or bristly hair. It’s called a silk press because of the silky appearance of the hair once it's finished. It starts with a shampooing that uses a protein-rich, hydrating frizz-free shampoo. Next, we blow dry your hair and press it with a special flat iron while using brushes and other tools.
How Does Silk Press Straightening Differ from Flat Iron Straightening?
While a silk press does straighten hair like a flat iron straightening, there are some important differences between the two.
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First, a flat iron straightening uses a hot iron to straighten hair into various hairstyles. While the hair appears flat, it’s not silky smooth and doesn’t have the same luster.
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Second, a flat iron straightening can typically be done on your own and can be done on almost any hair type. However, a silk press needs a specially-trained hair stylist and should only be done on 4a, 4b, or 4c type hair.
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Third, the silk press provides a much better, smoother, and silkier appearance.
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Fourth, a flat iron straightening must be done much more frequently to maintain the same appearance, whereas a silk press may only need to be done three or four times a year – however, this depends upon the hair type and other factors.
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Finally, a silk press takes a special skill set. It’s not just about flattening or straightening hair. It’s about using multiple tools at the right time to get the right luster and silky-smooth finish.
The hair stylists at The Natural Hair Spa in Philadelphia have been specifically trained on how to perform a flawless silk press. They have performed countless silk presses on customers.
Are There Any Chemicals in a Silk Press?
No. A silk press is a chemical-free hair-straightening process performed by hairstyling experts at The Natural Hair Spa. No chemicals are ever used in the process. We have a preference for nutrient-rich hydrating shampoo and conditioner.
How Long Does a Silk Press Last?
Answering this question depends upon a lot of different factors. Your hair type is one consideration as some hair types have a natural affinity to lasting longer when having a silk press done. The texture and health of your hair is another consideration. Healthy, natural hair may last longer than less healthy hair. The thickness of your hair is also considered as is your age. Younger women often have fuller hair that lends itself well to having a silk press done. It’s important to understand that the frequency
of a silk press depends upon these factors and others. However, the highly-trained staff at The Natural Hair Spa in Philadelphia will always answer all your questions and will be more than happy to give you an idea of how long your silk press will last.
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If you are in Philadelphia and want the best hairdressers and stylists to perform your silk press, call us at 856-981-7986 or contact us online.