3 Tips To Make Your Silk Press Last Over A Month!

[@mzresearch]

As a straight haired natural since about 2013, I get an amino acid hair treatment (Design Essentials STS) once a year during the summer. Amino acid hair treatments help to strengthen the hair and help your hair to not revert when in hot and humid weather. I would also say unless you have a coarse hair texture, steer clear of titanium flat irons. I have low porosity fine textured hair and my curl pattern does not like titanium flat irons. I find my hair does better with ceramic flat irons. I know has a straight haired natural my curl pattern will loosen over time. But titanium completely straightens my curl pattern. Also, Olaplex will aid in strengthening the bonds of your hair as a straight haired natural. Olaplex (no. 6)has an amazing leave in conditioner.

[@brosiaaa]

I've never heard of an amino acid treatment, thanks for all of that good information on the flat irons and products! I'm going to chat with my stylist about it all.

[@dontliveinfear.7640]

Will the amino acid help with twist outs and stuff on humid weather to prevent your hair getting puffy?

[@southerndivamag]

I have had amino acid treatments in the past when I was a loose natural and agree. I could get them and my hair would be straight as long as I kept it straight. I got caught in a drizzle once and it still held up. When I wanted to go back to my curls I would wash my hair and do my normal natural hair styling ang the kinks were back. I had no breakage or weak hair afterwards.

[@southerndivamag]

@@dontliveinfear.7640 I can't say for sure. I only got it with straightened hair. It held up against it with straight hair, I wouldn't be surprised it it did the same with kinks and curls.

[@manyrubies]

I think only professionals should use titanium... the heat is much higher than it says

[@theycallmeshug]

That makeup is A1 sis

[@partycake101]

shug avery does she have a video on this look?

[@ruthanyasi8290]

True

[@MsAngelaCrystal]

My daughter has waist length natural hair, I've been keeping it straight with a light press since school started. I still moisture her hair daily. I use Lotta Body Moisturize Me Curl and Style Milk, just a dime size focusing on her ends and I brush it in an seal with a drop of my favorite shea oil and her hair stays healthy and does not revert. Sometimes with kids the weight product adds can help the style last. Most people should still moisturize their hair while straight, IMO.

[@Cakes955]

I just straightened my hair. And I think I’ll keep it straight for a while. I was just so over the single strand knots and detangling.

[@Becca14219]

Yes, it’s great to silk press in moderation especially when reserved for trims exclusively

[@coffybelle7534]

No matter how many tips I follow my hair does not stay straight for more than a week. I always have to add more heat. I think it depends on your hair and the climate of the area you live in. Nothing works to keep my hair straight. The humidity here is awful. In winter it stays more.

[@barbarahodges8835]

I have that same problem. I’ve used the Color Wow I with black top and my hair reverted within 2 days.

[@coralynette4430]

Listennnn!!! Here in the south, a silk press might last a week lol But when I visited LA, my skin started getting dry on the plane.

[@brosiaaa]

LOL yesss west coast is so dry!

[@oneflowerlover]

Girl, I was thinking the same.

[@pinky15ification]

I wish I could do this but I live in the Barbados where humidity is always above 70%

[@ze615]

And I'm in NY. Right there with you (sad face)

[@rosantcou]

Hello fellow Bajan

[@skylinedesigns660]

Same here in the Bahamas. And I keep explaining this to clients. They don’t understand

[@kaykay2071]

My cousin in Barbados uses a texturizer and that keep it straight. She don’t get it often though.

[@finehairstruggle3108]

Same

[@sandriais]

Last time I got my hair straightened was December 2010 or 2011 for my birthday. December. The winter time! Here in southeast Georgia’s humidity, my hair started proofing that very same night. 🤦🏾‍♀️ Conversely when I visited AZ, I don’t even remember sweating. In other news, I liked what your hair was giving me right out of the Bantu knots. Looked low key like soft beach waves.

[@brosiaaa]

Sandria Is Yes we have a very dry heat. I liked it on one side bit it would have looked better had o twisted the bantuknot on the other side the opposite way. I'm going to give it another try so I can wear some waves.

[@deevah2450]

I wasn't prepared to face this beauty ... close up ... in the camera. So much beauty.

[@leahr.1475]

Your makeup is everything!

[@brosiaaa]

Thank you!

[@TamKam]

When you said if you lived in New Orleans I immediately gave a side eye cuz I'm from NOLA and got my hair pressed yesterday a d it didnt last 24hrs and I came here for help but now I know ALL HOPE IS LOST 😂😂😂😂😂. Somes I dislike living here lol

[@inkonp-Able]

Girll I thought about this the other day and I reminded myself how you said it’s dry where you are lol. So my hair will nevaaaaa in Jersey. Nevaaaa. Plus I workout 👀 Nevaaaa lol

[@jesslivinlife]

DRY SHAMPOO IS LIFE when you're trying to stretch a straight hairstyle. Also, I use one of those treatments that helps keep the hair straight naturally until you wash it out with a sulfate shampoo.

[@feliciaalison]

Thanks for the tip! What is this treatment called?

[@thanddi]

Great tip. I was just wondering how to clean my hair.

[@Regularblackgirl]

If I could look like anyone in this world, it would be Ambrosia 😍 You’re beautiful inside and out

[@Anabee399]

Same here. I believe good products are the essential basic. I wear a silk press short pixie and use self-adhesive rollers, a bit of serum for shine, and avoid water without a covering, and my hairdo looks excellent for a month.😆🙏

[@Jamilah713]

Try using pin curls to get the bump back. It gives a great curl, that you can wrap and turn into fire volume.

[@brosiaaa]

I use to curl my hair like that back when I was relaxed but I didn't have any bobby pins to do it, thats on my shopping list. Thanks!

[@KimmieJ1920]

Honey! I live one state over in New Mexico we on that same struggle bus. The day I got my hair silk pressed it had the NERVE to rain! I'm just glad I'm from the midwest and I still keep umbrellas in my car. And I took one in to the shop because I was like if this weather decide to throw craps I'm gone be M-A-D. Mine is lasting so far for the same reasons as yours. I had to touch it up because I worked out and sweated but all the stuff you do I do too out here in this dry desert land.

[@brosiaaa]

Hello neighbor! Look, I just bought my first umbrella as an adult just yesterday! Lol I bought it to have shade while we went fishing 😁😂 I’m glad your press is lasting too!

[@Solmom03]

Gurl, makeup look⁉️ I really want to straighten my hair for bday next month but not sure humidity will have dropped enuf where I live.

[@brosiaaa]

I filmed the make up! It'll be on my IG feed in a few days it's a Smashbox collab!

[@locosmith2005]

I know this is about the silk press but can we get a tutorial on the makeup

[@brosiaaa]

locosmith2005 A tutorial on this make up will be up in a few days on IG

[@annealessandri8066]

I liked the waves from the bantu knots. I live in a very dry climate too and my straight hair last a long time. Love your eye shadow.

[@brosiaaa]

It looked funky when I took them all down because I should have twisted the other side the opposite way! I’ll do not better next time. Thank you!

[@annealessandri8066]

That will make a good video.

[@steppingoutofmyshelle9193]

Super cute! I recently chopped off several inches of hair for a bob cut and I absolutely love it!

[@brosiaaa]

Bob cuts always work! I love them so much!

[@bhunter8219]

I can’t wait to see how you wrap your hair. My stylist is always harping on me to wrap my hair...but I just don’t know how 😫

[@NvrSettle]

That hair and face beat is amazing!

[@brosiaaa]

Thanks!

[@prissylilmissy5019]

Great tips and girl yes climate is key. Living in AL is like living in the rainforest it rains so much here😭 and there's always moisture in the air even during the winter months.

[@thecosmicbug]

I live in TX, humid and rains every other day. It's unfortunately a no for me dawg. 😭

[@kennitac.3757]

Gorgeous!! What lippie is this? So beautiful.

[@aishaliane]

You said it right. I live in Louisiana and that press will revert when you step out of the salon. LA's heat is above 90 degrees and humidity is above 80%. There's no way someone is going to get a silk press in August/September and have it last that long out here.

[@crystallight328]

Oh wow I live in Arizona too. In Mesa I’m trying to move to phoenix or Gilbert. Mesa is so boring.

[@hairea54]

Yasssss golden!!! Proud of you!!! All these tips you gave were totally on point!!!!! Coming from a professional hairstylist!! These are all tips I give my clients!!!! It can be be very simple to keep up straight natural hair!!!!! Allowing your own natural oils to come through even if you need a little help with other oils from time to time. One of the best hair advice video.

[@brosiaaa]

Woooow! Thank you!

[@Lawrenemald]

I’m going to straighten my hair soon. You make a good point brosia to wrap every night without getting lazy. That’s my problem after the third day I’m already sleeping with buns or a ponytail and so the next day I have a bump. I have to stop being lazy and wrap it every night even if I wear my hair up all day. Can’t wait to have a break from my natural hair especially because I’m about to give birth! Straight hair will be easier for me to maintain after baby 💕

[@memewalkerb5305]

It looks pretty but I like clean hair. I do heat once and month, wash n go for 3 weeks and get pressed on the 4th or for special occasions.

[@chocolatemodel30]

I work out daily and I live in the South. A silk press would last only few hours for me!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JD-dz9lx]

Same here! I sweat buckets! Believe it or not, I have friend who’s scalp doesn’t sweat! We played sports together and her hair is always straight. Lucky her!

[@chiquitahodges]

Ditto! Is able to get away with this when my hair was shorter. But now that it's longer, it's a no go.

[@sheisbossi]

Any tips for maintains a silk press when working out?

[@Just_Jelle]

I don’t think you can... once you start sweating, that’s it

[@latoya4641]

I'm months late but I was told by my stylists to wrap your scarf around your edges tight and dont take it off til your hair dries. Its lasted me doing that.

[@sheisbossi]

LaToya Douglas Thank you for the tip!

[@latoya4641]

@@sheisbossi you're welcome

[@brittney1950]

You are blessed to be able to wear a silk press broisia! If I ever try look this on my hair it’ll last for 1hour.upstate New York has a lot of moisture in the air and so does my job 😂😂

[@IamMsMoy]

Brittney J I’m in CA and a silk press wouldn’t last as far as the salon door. A waste of time so I don’t even try anymore 😄

[@CheyenneNascha23]

I love her bobbed haircut, her makeup, and her earrings and her nose piercing 😍💙

[@briond4263]

So beautiful! Very helpful I just straightened my hair I’ll try your tips out for week 👌🏾

[@dontliveinfear.7640]

What about keeping your hair straight when you workout everyday?

[@kay-ty5rx]

DrinkWater! This method clearly won’t work 😩

[@gentlestormwyatt]

It’s not going to work boo. Wrap it but your scalp will sweat

[@Becca14219]

@@gentlestormwyatt true, true, but a pony tail while working out is better, then wrap it when it’s dry

[@Aja1222]

When I visited AZ in 2015, I knew I couldn't live there... beautiful place (I was in Phoenix), but baby, that air is *cough* *cough* DRY😩 I didn't suffer from nose bleeds, but my throat was sore after day 5!

[@CharlieLuzy]

Actually like the hair after the bantu knots. Looks like and editorial hair stile and those waves actually help the hair to prevent it self from puffing

[@bridgettenicole5471]

I had so much hope until she stated she lived in AZ 😫. Living in Louisiana or the south in general with all this humidity your silkpress might last a week, & let's not even mention working out😔

[@MsIGetLotOfThat]

I’m in el mirage and my hair does seem to dry out more than I’m used to, but using a styling balm has helped my hair stay moisturized

[@alexisb8665]

I just straightened my natural hair today. Im in Texas. Anxiety is on 10 worried about frizz! Lol

[@emobunny7515]

Just straighten it in the fall, winter and spring. You can wear your curly hair in the summer time.

[@eastellerbruihl3435]

Please recommend San Francisco Bay Area Beautition!!

[@biabia9181]

My issues are humidity and hot showers! I need my showers to burn my skin to feel clean! Lol my hair puffs up instantly in the humidity of Maryland. I swear it’s like we live in a swamp area sometimes it’s so much moisture in the air.

[@Stylegraceandfaith]

When the video started and you said you have 3 tips, the first thing i thought was, “what about when you’re in the shower?!” And of course, that was the best tip. lol. My hair would’ve been reverted cause my showers are always steammmyyyyyyyy!! Hair still look GOODT!

[@brosiaaa]

:) Thanks gal! Yea that steamy shower will get ya!

[@danie641]

LOL ! girl, i live in arizona too. no humidity is great for silk press lol

[@fredinestmartin5039]

Ambrosia what is up with you lately ? You are glowing dont know if it the new hair ,or the make up or I don't know I am missing my words . Main point is you look great

[@JoWithTheFro1]

Omg yesssss I’ve been waiting for this video forever, got mine to last almost 3 weeks but yesterday I just straightened it again, trying to make it last longer so this vid came right in time 😊

[@goodjudygirlfriend]

Those nosebleeds are real lol! When I was a kid we moved form L.A to Pomona and I got nose bleeds when I started school because the air was so much dryer than what I was used to in Los Angeles especially living somewhat close to the beach.

[@latrishawillis6061]

Yeah, I leave in Texas. The humidity here is enough to where it makes you want to cry. 🤦🏽‍♀️ You gave some great tips, though. I appreciate cha, sis! 🤗

[@packnetadaija]

Wow, your makeup is gorgeous!

[@keekee3233]

The way I workout I could never keep my hair straight pass the time I left the salon..lol

[@thanddi]

Yes. This would have me in a panic. All consuming. Too expensive to be so temporary. No shower, no sweat, no rain...etc.

[@HeyTwinTv]

I'd love to know where you go to get your silk press here in AZ! Your hair looks amazing 😍 Been on the hunt looking for someone to do my hair!

[@BruhWhy5]

A really good one is Royal Beauty Parlor near 6600 N 47th Ave in Glendale. 👍🏽

[@emeraldkaysgarden]

Good GAWD the face tho! Sis you IS gorgeous! 😫😍

[@katyarnold6757]

I love!! your old silk press. So beautiful!! and healthy hair.

[@TheDivaIsIntheDetails]

I love your look (hair and makeup)...my issue is working out. When I press my hair, I dont workout for the 2 weeks it's straightened and I feel so fraudulent for choosing my hair over the gym.

[@juanitathompsonashburne8909]

I have been natural all my life, but I havent blown out my hair or flat ironed it in four years. I really want to try a silk press and actually go to a salon, but I'm so nervous of this dry scalp of mine! I live in a humid city so I know it wouldn't last long. Maybe I will try around Thanksgiving. You look bomb!

[@nathaliedomond6582]

Love your videos! Where did you get your headscarf from?

[@brosiaaa]

Thank you, the scarf is from my shop about a year ago.

[@msvalgo]

You should watches , Happy Stylish Mommy She’s been natural for at least 5 years and she has an unique way in maintains her pressed and natural hair and it stays bouncy with curls

[@cestmoiDEE]

Love this makeup look!

[@brosiaaa]

Thanks girlie!

[@mandaivy1760]

I will try this, but I won’t wrap my hair. Cuz I seen a video on pinning down my two strands in the back

[@monifa3605]

Brosia I love this whole look especially that eye shadows look AMAZING!! 💕

[@oriana0525]

Rite on time for fall it’s no way I won’t sweat out a silk press rite now in Texas. I would love to see a video on wrapping your hair.

[@shanice1111]

I try to keep my hair straight but I’ll not wrap my hair and sweat it out or workout and sweat it out. To bump your ends you should try finger curls.

[@amandapettway4211]

Great video please do a video on how you get your silk press!!!

[@cahal333]

It was kind of humid today, it is dry out here! Preach

[@brosiaaa]

Yea, Just slightly

[@06JaTyree]

Lol I’m in New Orleans and your absolutely correct, struggle is real....

[@shytinalove-oates2713]

I've been waiting for this video sis BUT can we please get a tutorial for your Makeup tho, Yassss! 💜💜💜💜

[@brosiaaa]

For sure! I filmed the makeup look, it will be on my Instagram feed in a few days. Thanks!

[@theredrose777]

I really liked your hair, this time last year, where you did a trim. I wish we could have seen it long and flat ironed before the cut. It still looks good short though.

[@TheTashaProject]

You said New Orleansgitl and that’s exactly where I’m from.. I swear my hair doesn’t last even 40 mins. As soon as I walk outside I might as well bun it up 😩

[@brosiaaa]

LOL girl from my few visits out there I know the struggle is real! I was even like WTF when my defined twistout turned into a full blown type 4 power afro

[@divadoll606]

Lmao. I'm in Ohio, but, my entire life travelled to the South to visit family, the closer you get, the more your hair swell. By the time you hit Georgia, you had a full blown afro and we were heading for Florida. Yikes.

[@cjones0214]

Great video! What lip combo are you wearing?

[@brosiaaa]

I'm wearing smashbox Psychic Medium liquid lipstick with their gloss called hustle and glow

[@cjones0214]

@@brosiaaa Thank you!!!

[@loiso5421]

Not @ me in Florida -_- the weather is bipolar here so you never know what you'll get. It got really cold the other night and it's April!

[@kelceynicole]

i live in Baton Rouge (an hour from New Orleans) and whew the humidity is crazyyy here. lol btw, your makeup is beautiful! 😍

[@KashyGhislaine]

I love to pin curl mine. It looks cute even as it reverts...

[@MsIGetLotOfThat]

Sabina moisture block. Helps your hair not to revert

[@marknJeannettegonzalez2490]

I subscribed to your channel cause I love your videos and Im also from Arizona.

[@NadiaZoe1111]

Wow! I thought you silk pressed a few times since you had it done at first. I've never seen anyone last this long

[@brosiaaa]

Nope, not at all :)

[@farrahcollins6807]

You are gorgeous

[@ososandi]

Lovely! I love the way it frames your face. Do you plan to keep it straight for a while?

[@caramelsmiles]

omg i used to watch you about 10 yrs ago. i had yahoo email. youtube forced everyone to use gmail so i lost your channel. glad i found it!

[@LexusIvana]

This video helped a lot. Thanks!

[@Tashitoohot]

Your intro is so amazing-

[@DrBeeSpeaks]

I love your hair and skin Goddess! ❤️🥰

[@brosiaaa]

Thank you!

[@mrs.fredrick_]

You're gorgeous I really want to try a silk press my natural hair is very long but thin. Maybe a trim and press

[@TheSophiagurl]

How often do you oil your hair and scalp?

[@jasminepearls1047]

You are so pretty.

[@lesfleurs9369]

Love your earrings!

[@myahill7475]

I’m feeling this lady... she’s cool

[@celestemoore3959]

Ambrosia, you are wearing that nose ring. And let me tell you, your hair is so becoming on you with either Style: natural twist or the silk press . . . Both are complementary with your face. BTW, I just recently got my nose pierced in June, and I love the accessory that you have in your nose. Celeste, in the ATL😎

[@oneflowerlover]

Brosia, I thought the bantu knot out was cute! Can you or someone else please explain to me how can flat ironed hair thrive without moisture? If you chose to get a silk press every 30 days, how can your hair hold moisture for that entire time after your hair appointment? Wouldn't it become drier and eventually break? I can't wrap my head around it.

[@aleshazeigler6306]

i had one the past Saturday and it not cute any more. i sweat a lot and its not retain heat

[@rorog3188]

You don’t understand my jealousy! I live in Texas, I probably wouldn’t have made it through week 1 lol

[@thanddi]

Only for the ladies in dry climates-zero humidity. Any help for the rest of us?

[@bellefairydust]

how do you deal with smell? like from your scalp or the smell of the outside?

[@jamilamaddox1113]

Thank you!! I'm going straight for a while, this was helpful :)

[@wannabe41]

I live in Chicago where it’s so humid during the summer, so I don’t even attempt a silk press in the summer. I think I have twice as many sweat glands on my scalp as the average person. If I had as many hair producing follicles in my scalp as I do sweat glands, I’d have super dense hair. Sigh.

[@alexissaraga3065]

Please give this makeup tutorial

[@brosiaaa]

It'll be on my Instagram feed in a few days 🙂

[@AbianahTheGemini]

It’s been almost two weeks and my hair looks good but I don’t wrap it because I’m lazy lol.

[@brosiaaa]

🤣 wrapping is a task lol

[@crappyaccount]

Oh man, lucky you living in Arizona! I live in Louisiana so it's nothing but heat and humidity here.

[@fidixon1674]

I'm moving to Vegas. This video gives me hope. Yes! Haa