my ultimate guide to the at home silk press ♡ hair prep, blow dry tips, flat iron, trim, how I sleep

here is my full silk press routine! I'm so happy I can get quality long lasting results at homeee! I hope these tips will work for you if you've been struggling with your silk press.
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[@saipher9704]

I follow a lot of 4c hair channels and yours is by far my favorite. This is so beautiful and your hair is so healthy!

[@ancellao2306]

She ain’t 4c

[@belledej7555]

@@ancellao2306I was abt to say the same thing

[@honks9484]

@@ancellao2306💀

[@bombimpressionsministry]

Why you specifically say 4c.. why not say type 4 or just say natural channels. Her hair is gorgeous and not 4c

[@mariepearl-harbour2335]

This hair typing chart is causing too much confusion. She has beautiful voluminous,thick, long coily hair. People need come way from this hair typing chart. How did you describe your coily or curly hair before this hair chart?

[@journeysflava]

oh yes!!! your hair has gotten so much longer & healthier & even more beautiful!!! love the blown out look 😮‍💨👑👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@BlakeJael]

thanks!💗

[@aamoriqualifiedswan4105]

You handle your hair so well. Your dryer tip stood out to me. That is the main difference between how my stylist does my silk press before my blowdry. And wow you trim so well!

[@BlakeJael]

thank you!

[@tehillahtheavocado]

We need a hair growth tips video cause the hair is growingggg!😍

[@BlakeJael]

Coming soon!

[@sapphirejae2410]

BLAAAAAAKEEEE! Your hair has definitely grown. I remember when your hair was colored! Super pretty and very healthy!

[@khadijah5054]

Woooo the thickness, the shine, and those new healthy ends! Gorgeous hair.

[@BlakeJael]

thank you!

[@mrod87]

i think getting the hair dry with the least amount. ofproduct and being able to keep moisture in the hair is how you have a great silk press. My best silk press is barely any product (or just the color wow) on rollerset hair...and then i apply a spray heat protectant to silk out the roots. blow drying i dont get consistent results. Deffff consider it. aprotective style when done correctly. i am happy the girlies arent anti straight hair anymore...its growing season. :)

[@BlakeJael]

I wish I could get the hang of a rollerset

[@mrod87]

@@BlakeJael i wouldn’t even bother if i could blow out and silk press.

[@onyiturner5345]

The thickest hairrrrrrr 😍

[@gabbystrange6014]

This is the best at home silk press tutorial I’ve seen , so much detail

[@tiaraquel1774]

Your hair looks so beautiful and healthy. I have been following you for a while and seeing this gives me a lot of inspiration and confidence. I never done a silk press before and I have been natural for almost 8 years.

[@nazikiwe8259]

Your hair is gorgeous & super healthy😍. I wish I could wear a silk press this long but after a few workouts with sweaty scalp, my roots are done!

[@BlakeJael]

I try to work with the puffy roots because its inevitable. Try adding curls and wear it as if it was roller set or Flexi rod set on straight hair, if you want stretch the press longer.

[@HairliciousInc]

I’m in awe at how well you manage all that Beautiful hair❤ Amazing video!! Love your silk press technique and I’m relaxed!! Definitely trying the under dryer tip🤌🏾

[@carmanthornton2936]

Your hair grew so much from your bob! Please share with us how you grew your hair if you haven’t already 😭

[@BlakeJael]

I will!

[@BionAvastar3000]

Looks great!! Makes sense that the hair has to be 100% dry.

[@js1js135]

I love your cut. Your hair looks so even and healthy. I’ve never seen this routine before. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@BlakeJael]

thanks for watching!

[@nicolemillerartist]

Doing it at home will definitely save money! Thanks for sharing your process 💕

[@BriMechell]

Girlllll it's almost time to take my faux locs out, and this is making me want to try a silk press!

[@DearAmeerah]

Your hair is everything, I love it I’m so jelly…I love how thick your hair is. Your absolutely stunning and your hair is so perfect

[@jenniferjones1470]

Oh my gosh THANK YOU for this video. I feel like this would also work for my hair. Looks fantastic!

[@Jess-yp9fo]

The hair is GORGEOUS! Thanks for the tips

[@earthangel6858]

Great job! Very helpful!

[@VBallAngel]

Looks so good! I'm so tempted to try now!! Any time I have a silk press they just do not last, the wind is getting them or I sweat from exercise. Gotta try with the right prep I guess.

[@Etta319]

New follower. Thank you. I’ve been trying to figure out what I’ve been doing wrong forever! Can’t wait to try all your tips. Thank you ❤

[@brian_Austin27]

Wow i just started following u and this is amazing and ur hair is beautiful

[@rinawallace1962]

Best silk press tutorial ever!

[@TomikaAshanti]

Thank you your hair is gorgeous ❤

[@morraythurmond6216]

Your hair so beautiful!! ❤

[@BlakeJael]

Thank you!!

[@aishawaters5801]

Thank you for sharing keep the videos coming I am now a follower

[@cutegirl_creates]

My hair is about that length so i was really happy with the results thankyou so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@daniellewaugh3245]

Love this soooo much!! Straight to the point simple & hit every point!! You’ve inspired me to do this on my own now thank you 🩷

[@BlakeJael]

thanks for watching!

[@beautywithsyndy3394]

Your hair is always so healthy and so beautiful 🥰

[@BlakeJael]

thank you!

[@-AGB-]

You convinced me to get the tymo straightening comb and I pressed my own hair for the first time since middle school. I’m two weeks in, my scalp hates me so it’s time to wash it out. lol I didn’t realize how much trauma I had from the oily stiff straight attempts I made from back then. The way I was praying with every pass of the tymo comb. I’m excited to try again next month with these tips. Can you show us how you curl your hair? That’s the part that got me. The curls weren’t consistent. Thanks you! And wow your hair grew so much!

[@BlakeJael]

I can do that, thanks for watching!

[@KeepingItKurvy]

Alllll that hair yasssssss❤

[@emakua5]

stunninggggggg

[@kathyg7698]

Hi Blake thank you so much for this video. It gives me hope to grow my hair just as long as yours. Your hair looks amazing ❤

[@BlakeJael]

thanks for watching!

[@Naomi-t15M3]

Im glad I came acetone your channel. Beautiful healthy long thick hair ♥️. I love the DE line too and color wow. I love how simply you shared your knowledge. I have been wondering why the day after looks better. NOW I know. Thank you so much. Oh the cool sensation fooled me 😂 now I know better.

[@BlakeJael]

yay I'm glad you love the products too!

[@manyrubies]

I appreciate the tip about sitting under the dryer!!! I can’t wait to try it. I love using heat on my hair too. I stay away from flat irons that even go up to 450… trauma lol 😂 My flat iron goes up to 430 and that is the perfect temp for my day one flat iron. If I do any touch ups or want to create curls, I lower it to like 350.

[@MelloneeKecia]

Your hair looks so beautiful 🥰❤️

[@BlakeJael]

thank you!

[@HoneySnowflake]

It looks so healthy. Great job

[@BlakeJael]

thank you!

[@tyrinabrown]

Pretty thick hair. Silk press is very neat and healthy!!

[@BlakeJael]

thank you!

[@Piasays]

I have a quarter of your hair on my whole head😂😂😂 its so beautiful and thick. Great job!!

[@BlakeJael]

thanks!

[@breannareid8989]

Blake if you wanted me to pull my braids out and press my hair i think you should have just texted me.

[@BlakeJael]

lolll noted

[@precioustoya724]

You have healthy THICK hair!!!!!! I was in awe after you blow dried your hair 🖤🖤🖤

[@BlakeJael]

💗

[@cfoster6804]

You should buy the Grip Comb. Game changer!

[@alexisonthebeat2438]

Yes I wait to next day to silk press after blow-drying hair beautiful. But yes sitting under the dryer first works too. I also do that.

[@lavonnewilson644]

I really love your hair and your silk press looks amazing! thank you for the tips! I was curious to know, what heat setting you use when under the hooded dryer?

[@BlakeJael]

Thank you! I have a low med hi setting and I use medium.

[@melb7939]

This is so true, when I blow my hair out and silk press the next day it last longer. Thank You for sharing!

[@BlakeJael]

Thanks for watching!

[@hi.goodbye2167]

Gorgeous!

[@alnishadavis7225]

Beautifull, I have these products, when I take them to the salon they tell they don't work😔.. but now I know. Can you make a follow up video when you ready to curl it? With or without heat and how you sleep with it?

[@R.s99999]

Thank u. U just saved me a lot of $❤

[@Miss_SJay]

Your hair 😍😍😍 What products do you use on your hair to moisturize it when you’re stretching a silk press?

[@BlakeJael]

If I'm adding curls i'll use a little more heat protectant but that's about it.

[@kenleung7467]

You can trying bristle brush for chase method next time.

[@BlakeJael]

that's a good tip too! I do prefer a comb for myself.

[@kenleung7467]

@@BlakeJael you can trying it,can you show bristle brush next time you straightening your hair?

[@erickarey2011]

Please do a weekly hair care routine 🥹

[@lovejoy40]

Beautiful! You mentioned you’re able to keep your silk press for a while. What’s the name of the product you use to keep it fresh?

[@nolanlee9066]

Your hair looks so thick and healthy! Question- I just want to be sure I heard this correctly- you don't wash your hair for 4-6 weeks when you silk press it, correct? How do you maintain it when it gets greasy? What styles do you wear when your silk press is nearing the end?

[@rebecca1331]

thank you for this! I bought the color wow dream coat and it says Not to use it with other products. Should I still do this? Or can I use one or two more products

[@zion-reigng8959]

Where do you get your frames? They look gorgeous

[@itsdestiny.k8848]

The glasses are so cute where are they frommmm

[@katiebarber2223]

Nice great video. It's funny I blow dry my hair and wait the next day to flat iron it but I was doing it to protect my hair I didn't realize better results can come from it as well

[@mellymel2222]

How do you sleep with your blowout if you wait the next day to press

[@katiebarber2223]

@mellymel2222 I blow dry my hair first then I straighten it or I sit under the dryer basically I do my steps in days

[@kaybee7751]

Trying to master this. I am always having issues with my crown area and getting it straight. I have the rev air but doesn’t do well on roots i feel like

[@ramahh979]

So you apply leave in before color wow? I was wondering if i could use Them together

[@jennierandomz]

Another thing I noticed she did was straighten in small sections and not use alot of product

[@BlakeJael]

yep, it takes some time but its worth it 💗

[@jennasmilz]

🖤🖤

[@gabriellakallay6457]

Will your hair return to it original texture (afro) after blow-drying?

[@Ultimate_Onyx]

Thanks for showing your trimming way, aim scared to go to a salon

[@BlakeJael]

you'll get more confident over time. start with a little at a time 💗

[@joyscd]

i really want to silk press my hair but i’m so scared of straightening the back

[@FIREcrochethairstyles]

Your hair is so THIC omg 😍

[@BlakeJael]

💗

[@marieree5096]

Sooo beautiful

[@BlakeJael]

💗

[@TheKarleil]

Too cute

[@lindesalutete8284]

How often can you do a silk press in a year? And does it damage your hair in a long term?

[@BlakeJael]

If you want to maintain your curl pattern and wear wash n gos, less straightening is better. But if done correctly you can enjoy a couple silk presses a year. Last year I think I did about 5, and the year before 6. I haven't lost my curls but I don't think they are as tight in some areas. I would still consider my hair to be healthy. I don't wear wash n gos and I have committed to heat training so this doesn't bother me.

[@mariepearl-harbour2335]

You have a beautiful head of thick, voluminous and long hair. You seem to be having an amazing hair journey. 😊

[@vaweeval]

do you have any go-to styles for when your silk press starts to get old?

[@BlakeJael]

after one or two weeks I add curls. I do prefer to wear my hair down but sometimes I'll do a slick bun, or a ponytail with clip ins.

[@vaweeval]

@@BlakeJael thanks!!🫶🏼

[@VeryKinkyCurl]

❤

[@BlakeJael]

♡

[@ruthwillrich266]

❤❤

[@BlakeJael]

💗

[@AJaySmiles]

Do you work out at all? If so, how do you maintain your silk press during that time?

[@BlakeJael]

I do. For me it's inevitable that my roots are going to sweat out, so I try to work with it as the weeks go by. After 1-2 weeks I add curls and pin curl/rollers which is easier to workout with then a wrap to me. And even though my roots are puffier it looks like volume with curls as oppose to if I tried to keep it pin straight.

[@AJaySmiles]

❤​@@BlakeJael

[@GinaJonesStillettoQueen]

Color wow wants you to only use that to blow it out for it to work to its full potential. Plus the black top is for curly hair

[@BlakeJael]

technically the black top is just extra strength. So definitely choose the one that fits your needs best. And you can use it alone if you like but it's just a recommendation. If less product works best for you definitely only use one leave in. thanks for watching!

[@audreybailey1515]

TALK ABOUT BEAUTIFUL HAIR!!!💦🖤💎🖤💦🖤🖤💎🖤💦🖤💎💎

[@BlakeJael]

💗

[@Dabrgirlz]

Looks like a regular flat iron hair do

[@simplysamaya]

I was waiting for this video so I knew what products to buy :) Thank you for this amazing video, love yah Blake

[@BlakeJael]

You're so welcome!

[@simplysamaya]

@@BlakeJael

[@angieeeigna]

ahhh this is so gooodd! the hair growth is insane i’m currently not putting heat on my hair but when i do i’ll definitely come back to this video! 🫶