How To: Straighten Short Natural Hair | 4C Silk Press | Fixing Bad Trim | Styling Short Natural Hair

Hey y’all! Welcome back to my channel! In today’s video, I will be showing you all how I straightened my hair! I have not straightened my hair in over a year and a half. Many of you know I suffered really bad heat damage about 2 years ago and I had to do a second big chop! This time around, I am focusing on a healthy hair journey. This summer, I rushed doing a trim on my hair and ended up with shorter hair in the front and longer hair in the back! Today, I will be fixing the bad trim! It will take a few months before my hair gets to the same length all over again and you are welcome to follow me on my continuous hair journey! Hope you enjoy the video! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE, give the video a THUMBS UP, and leave a COMMENT! See you in my next video!
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Flat Iron: Remington1" Flat Iron with Anti-Static Technology S5500
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Silk Elements Megasilk amzn.to/39MbJNn
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[@pocahontas4583]

Someone that actually has 4C hair and not 3c or 4a calling it 4C 👏 👏👏👏

[@StarringLia]

Lol

[@morgansummer6997]

RIGHT💆🏽‍♀️

[@chibichan9586]

Whats 4c

[@tabithathewholistic]

Yes!!!

[@waynettacoleman2632]

Exactly lol

[@akelaward6475]

I really admire how straight you got your hair. The natural hair community had me afraid of heat. But the truth Is, it was always good to my hair. Will start back straighten my hair twice a year

[@StarringLia]

Thank you so much 💕! I was afraid of heat after getting heat damage from letting someone straighten my hair bone straight a few times a year with super hot flat irons! Trust me, I learned my lesson lol. I think I’m going to do once/twice a year too!

[@linettecurate3415]

This is my hair type🙌🏾🙌🏾 Finally!!

[@StarringLia]

Yayyy!! 💕

[@breiabaker5396]

Yessss mee too 😌

[@StarringLia]

Yayyy! 💕

[@TheSankapan]

My exact thoughts too lol

[@StarringLia]

Yayyy!! 💕 I’m so happy to have some people who share the same type of hair!!

[@oslowcloud]

You did a really great job! And wow doing that freehand cutting in the back ? Really good technique, and yes that Design Essentials Silk is definitely a quality product!

[@StarringLia]

Olivia J Thank you!!! It took time, patience, and practice lol. Yes, I even use the Design Essentials Silk to blow dry before protective styles sometimes!

[@shavonnamonae4507]

Definitely my hair type !!!! Gives me realistic views !!!

[@StarringLia]

Yaayyy!! 💕

[@MadelineLauer]

Thank you for using my song!

[@StarringLia]

You’re welcome! I love it!

[@angelabrookins4743]

Yes. I. Love. Your. Music choice. A. Lot yeaaaaassssaaaa

[@StarringLia]

Thank you!! 💕

[@NEFERTITIS35]

Exactly what I was looking for!

[@StarringLia]

So happy you found the video! 💕

[@destinylovesyou]

I’m getting my first silk press after 4 years on Saturday, and i’m really excited but nervous so i’m binge watching these videos haha. ur hair is so beautiful!! 😻

[@StarringLia]

I’m so excited for you! 💕 I hope your nerves come at ease and I’m glad you like my hair!!

[@nicoladaisley9909]

Lovely❤❤

[@StarringLia]

@nicoladaisley9909 thank you! 💕

[@angelabrookins4743]

You know I love. To hear you talk. And you talk like you know exactly what you're doing. Becarefull. No MORE. Cuts. 😄

[@StarringLia]

Lol thank you and I will! 💕

[@puffymuffin9064]

Beautiful when you know how

[@jacintacofield]

Your patience is impeccable. I love it! ❤️

[@StarringLia]

Lol thank you! This definitely was a process but I cleared my schedule for it, especially so I won’t mess up another trim lol

[@jacintacofield]

Starring Lia Lol I understand! I do not have the patience to do my own. So I applaud you! It looks great! ❤️

[@StarringLia]

🤣 Thank you!

[@ajohnson3020]

So impressed ...my hair type and length...I feel the confidence to straighten mine now 😌💝

[@StarringLia]

Thank you!! I’m so glad I could inspire you to straighten your hair!! 💕

[@ajohnson3020]

@@StarringLia one thing ..what could I use as an alternative to thermal protectant if I don't ..can I use my leave in?

[@StarringLia]

I don’t think a leave in will be good enough alone to prevent heat damage. I would hold off on straightening until I have a thermal protectant because the only way to get rid of heat damage is to cut your hair and I don’t want that for you! 💕

[@ajohnson3020]

@@StarringLia thanks for that💝🎉

[@StarringLia]

You’re so welcome! 💕

[@TonyaJones0788]

This is a great tutorial, yes sections help a lot, especially for detangling, thank you..😁

[@StarringLia]

Thank you so much!! I could not get through a hair routine without sections lol 💕

[@lavonnepruitt3905]

Beautiful transformation!

[@StarringLia]

Thank youuu! 💕

[@slaylibrary4700]

Great job!! Love it!

[@StarringLia]

Thank you!!

[@shereewhite4828]

Great job! Hair & make-up are on point!!!!

[@StarringLia]

Thank youuu! 💕

[@ReigningWomban]

It came out really cute! I love it! And I use rollers too for my curls.

[@StarringLia]

Thank you!! I love some good rollers!! 😂

[@WhenYOUhearmyname]

Love the way you parked the hair

[@StarringLia]

Thank you!! 💕

[@jasminenicole6894]

sounding like my mama😂😂 “i need to give my hair a bump”

[@StarringLia]

Yeeesss girl!! Lol “bump my ends” 🤣💕

[@sandraboullineau5283]

Wow looks gorgeous

[@StarringLia]

Thank you!! 💕

[@soundreign2319]

You did an amazing job, way better then the stylist around where I live at. Gorgeous, healthy, thick hair🤩😍

[@StarringLia]

Awww, thank you!! 💕

[@lillybianca4185]

Beautiful😍💁🏾‍♀️

[@StarringLia]

Thank you! 💕

[@kariiwise]

There’s my hair!!!!!

[@StarringLia]

Lol 💕

[@whitneyokoro]

Beautiful!

[@StarringLia]

Thank you!! 💕

[@stephaniepink9060]

Beautiful!❤❤❤❤

[@StarringLia]

Thank you! 💕

[@alwaysmelanin655]

I definitely needed this 😫 new sub ❤️❤️

[@StarringLia]

BeautyInAllHair And Compilations Thanks so much! Hope you find it helpful 💕

[@jojokabugo7431]

This is exactly my hair length

[@StarringLia]

Yayy! Let’s get on this health and growth journey together 💕

[@KiaraFlorence08]

THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@StarringLia]

You’re welcome!

[@karenjones7438]

Love it!

[@StarringLia]

Karen Jones Thanks Aunt Karen!! 💕

[@AsiaMare]

So pretty love ittt

[@StarringLia]

Thank you!!! 💕

[@ladynefertitibk]

Great job.

[@StarringLia]

Thank you!! 💕

[@ef4zsv]

Your hair is gorgeous and you are very pretty!

[@StarringLia]

Awww, thank you so much!! 💕

[@ninnaswether6251]

Beautiful👏👏👏

[@StarringLia]

Thank you! 💕

[@ooooo5990]

Oh shit~ I thought you was just going to press it, this hair style is cute def doing this lol

[@cwbys164us]

Definitely the silk elements I use there relaxer as well and love it

[@StarringLia]

Yeesss! 💕

[@cwbys164us]

@@StarringLia I just wish I could get the shine 😆 🤣

[@StarringLia]

lol I know the feeling! Try a very light oil and see if it works next time! 💕

[@cwbys164us]

@@StarringLia I've never used a moisture lock oil beforehand but I found one that I think I love called next of us. What's your favorite?

[@StarringLia]

I like Argan oil. A little goes a long way on straight hair!

[@sylviajenkins4784]

Magic!

[@StarringLia]

Thank you!

[@angelabrookins4743]

I can just listen to you talk all day long. You have a. Great. Speaking. Voice. Have You ever. Heart. Dat. Before. And. I. Can see you listening to that beautiful music I luv. That music. Choice. Yes. I. Do. Have a. God. Fearing. Day. STAY. BLESS?????????......

[@kimonique4364]

I have that exact flat iron, had it since 2011 😁

[@StarringLia]

Lol I had mine for a while too!

[@hatamimnimempendabulejaman1596]

Like lolaz

[@hatamimnimempendabulejaman1596]

Big

[@newnana9070]

My hair would laugh at a heat setting of 410. Lol. It’s really coarse and I am tender headed also. A hot mess! You did a great job on your hair.

[@StarringLia]

Lol. Have you tried deep conditioning for a short amount of time before pressing? It really softens the hair up. I just wouldn’t deep conditioning too long because it could cause heat damage if it’s too soft. Thank you! 💕 I can’t wait to press it again when it gets cooler!!

[@jasminepeele2802]

okay okay. where’s your booking info ma’am? 🤣 grandma did the best pin curls!!! ❤️

[@StarringLia]

Lol I can’t!!! And yes she did! ... EVERY NIGHT! Pin curls or her soft rollers!

[@hairscriptsbybevy]

Great video! 🙌

[@StarringLia]

Thank you!!

[@juneyforeman3608]

Awesome. ❤💕❤ it.

[@StarringLia]

Thank you so much!! 💕

[@NanaNaima1]

When I straightened my hair it looked similar to yours but the ends looked so puffy and raggedy, I cut a lot of it off. I can never wear it straight how I used to. My ends are always breaking with a bunch of single strands

[@StarringLia]

I’m so sorry to hear that! You may have to trim your hair more often or add a very light oil to your hair before flat ironing. That may help straighten the ends out more.

[@priscilafelix6388]

Very good!😃 Beatiful. I'm São Paulo.Brazil

[@StarringLia]

Thank you! 💕

[@xiomararosado820]

Its soo preeettyyyyy :D

[@StarringLia]

Thank you!! 💕

[@deadaccount6865]

It just surprises me more and more how short my hair really is 😐

[@StarringLia]

I promise, it will grow!!! ❤️

[@deadaccount6865]

@@StarringLia thanks I really hope so💞😭

[@owa.a9064]

Hey I was wondering how often you give your self a trim? I love your channel, ur soo gorgeous girll😍😍😍

[@StarringLia]

I don’t really have a set time frame. I just listen to my hair and monitor it! Thank you so much love 💕 🤗

[@tamiatrull3011]

Some better flatirons to use I’d recommend infinity pro by conair. 1 1/2 inch they should have them at Walgreens or Walmart. Hair is beautiful ❤️

[@StarringLia]

Thank you! 💕

[@tamiatrull3011]

@@StarringLia You’re welcome 😍

[@cinthiasantos8054]

please put subtitles in portuguese I would love to know what they are talking about in the video, I'm Brazilian I don't know English thank you! get to write in Google translator. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Kcarneirowashere]

Lmfaaaaaao girl we use the same brush lol. Hair ain't no joke. But it's beautiful ❤️

[@StarringLia]

lol girl it is not!!! Thank you 💕

[@raizachepkorir9538]

Which brush is this I want to buy!

[@StarringLia]

It is a denman brush! Here is a link to it on Amazon amzn.to/3u0j2ZB 💕

[@slaylibrary4700]

Such clarity what camera do you use!!??

[@StarringLia]

Thank you!! It is the Canon G7x Mark ii .

[@slaylibrary4700]

Starring Lia niiiice you slay girl

[@StarringLia]

Thank youuu 💕

[@CatarinaDomingos-yv4ko]

🎉

[@queenjessyjayyy]

I really like how straight your hair came out this was a wonderful tutorial however I do think that a different hot comb and flat iron should be used next time to get that BOUNCY BOUNCE look . Great job though 💗

[@StarringLia]

Thank you so much! 💕 Do you have any recommendations? I’ll be straightening my hair once it gets cooler in NC!

[@queenjessyjayyy]

@@StarringLia yes try the babyliss pro 1 inch plate flat iron it will definitely give you that bounce and flow that you are looking for also for the hot comb use the brand “Andis” the one that you can plug into the wall it will get your edges straight to perfection . Also when you are separating your hair to flat iron use the hot comb for the root of your hair for each piece which helps with the body of your hair as well . I hope everything works out hun 💗💗

[@StarringLia]

Thanks girl!! 💕 What temperature do you normally use for the babyliss irons? I have seen a lot of people get heat damage from those.

[@queenjessyjayyy]

@@StarringLia I do mine at 350 my hair is very thick but the iron gets hot very very fast and just so I won’t cause heat damage to my roots and ends I use 350. And may I add again my hair is very very corse lol

[@StarringLia]

Lol okay!!!

[@kristinwilliams4621]

What kind of blow dryer do you use I’ve been trying to find it but don’t know the name😂

[@StarringLia]

Lol 😂 It is the silverbird pro! I purchased it from Sally’s! Here’s the link www.sallybeauty.com/tools-and-brushes/hair-styling-tools/hair-dryers/silverbird-hair-dryer/SBS-345309.html

[@newnana9070]

When using the hot comb move the stand attachment back away from your face.

[@StarringLia]

I will definitely do that next time!! Thank you for the tip!! 💕

[@crystaljackson240]

Nice video. Helped me a lot. When u do the next trim can u show trimming in the back in real time and not sped up so that I can see how to do it please...

[@StarringLia]

Thank you! The next time I trim my hair, I will do a dedicated video showing you all an updated trim video. I did record a trim on blown-out hair earlier this year. Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYqvpJ97bZucb5Y

[@crystaljackson240]

Thanks for responding 🙂

[@StarringLia]

You’re welcome!

[@liyahyoung9074]

Hello my mother has two products that make my hair grow so u gonna need blue magic grease and this white cream please look IT up my hair has so much more length

[@butterflygirl4771]

What's the name of the products u see .. like the heat producters???

[@StarringLia]

Here are the heat protectants I used: Design Essentials Silk amzn.to/3rQDrib Silk Elements Megasilk amzn.to/39MbJNn 💕

[@jupiterscorner5423]

I'm about to straighten my natural hair for the first time and not using heat protectant. I braided my hair two days ago so I can stretch my hair

[@StarringLia]

Let me know how it comes out!! I have not tried that method before!! 💕

[@TashanaWilliams1]

Could someone please tell me whats the name of the song that was playing when she was doing the soft twist?

[@StarringLia]

I believe the song is Love Me Anyway. I have it linked in the description box! 💕

[@TashanaWilliams1]

Thank you. Found it

[@lifeofari2x]

Where did u get the flat iron

[@StarringLia]

I found it in Walmart years ago and sometimes it is available on Amazon. I now use this flat iron: HairArt H3000 Tourmaline Ceramic Straightening Iron, 1 3/8" amzn.to/3zKxnvs 💕

[@naturallycurlymama5344]

You look so beautiful

[@StarringLia]

Thank you!! 💕

[@tireenanoel4750]

What did you use in your hair

[@StarringLia]

Silk Elements and Design Essentials Silk Here are some links for the products below: Silk Elements amzn.to/2WbobPA Design Essentials Silk amzn.to/37eYX9d

[@specialkd5365]

Chic & Cute. Did it revert back okay?

[@StarringLia]

Thanks! Yes it did!! Check out my wash n go video I posted after the silk press video to see!! My curls were juicy 😁

[@StarringLia]

Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnuVnnamqJWAb5o

[@specialkd5365]

@@StarringLia Got it, watching it now!

[@MsKelevra]

Can someone tell me what the teo products were she used on her hair and the brand of the blow dryer?

[@StarringLia]

Sure!! Silk Elements Heat Protectant amzn.to/2VdC9zN Design Essentials Silk amzn.to/3o8djOl Silverbird Blow Dryer amzn.to/37gTSfv

[@MsKelevra]

@@StarringLia thank you!

[@StarringLia]

You’re welcome! 💕

[@kaylasmith8631]

Where do you get the heat protectant from ?

[@StarringLia]

I got the silk elements from Amazon and I found the silk from my local beauty supply store. Here are some Amazon links for the products below: Silk Elements amzn.to/2Lxfhdd Design Essentials Silk amzn.to/3ndHd3R

[@biancacarter4258]

You can also try Sally’s!

[@tammyward2470]

I have those same curling iron and they burned my hair out 😢

[@StarringLia]

I’m so sorry that happened to you!!! The ceramic on the plates could have possibly been worn or the heat could have been too high...

[@Paytonlockhart_]

What did you say the products were ?

[@StarringLia]

Silk Elements and Design Essentials Silk Here are some links for the products below: Silk Elements amzn.to/2WbobPA Design Essentials Silk amzn.to/37eYX9d

[@LaShondaLaShell]

Cute. The wraps didn’t work because you didn’t have it tightly molded. Always use flexible neck strips before using the dryer

[@StarringLia]

Thanks for that!! I will try that next time!! 💕

[@LaShondaLaShell]

@@StarringLia you’re very welcome!! I ♥️ your vibe

[@StarringLia]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@Kay.4892]

What kind of scarf is that?

[@StarringLia]

It’s a silk or satin scarf I found at Walmart! I laid my edges down with the paper strips I found at my local beauty supply store!

[@monetsodopee]

Next time use a titanium plate! Big difference

[@StarringLia]

I’m so scared of titanium plates now! I got heat damage the last time someone used titanium plates on my hair and had to cut my bra strap length hair all the way off! I’m sure it was the products and technique they used but I think I’m scarred!!! 🤣

[@TooxBlessedToBeStressed]

@@StarringLia, It's the heat you have to control on it.

[@cocoday15]

My hair same size

[@StarringLia]

Yay!! 💕

[@KWM07]

How long can the silk press last on 4c hair ?

[@StarringLia]

It should last at minimum a week. The longevity of the silk press depends on how your hair responds to humidity as well as what activities you are doing that could cause sweat and of course tying your hair up properly at night! 💕

[@StarringLia]

Some people have worn silk presses for a month!

[@tlegoo]

What products do you need to make this possible ?

[@StarringLia]

I used the Design Essentials Silk amzn.to/3rQDrib and the Silk Elements Megasilk amzn.to/39MbJNn 💕

[@tlegoo]

@@StarringLia Thank you !!

[@StarringLia]

You’re welcome!! 💕

[@jaquemessias1279]

Seria tão bom se tivesse tradução simultânea .

[@ninnaswether6251]

Coloca legenda

[@3618499]

😄 “ If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. ” - Proverb

[@Lanilottie]

My hair never turns out like this when I straighten it. The ends are always still kinky

[@StarringLia]

Have you tried using the comb chase method and possibly adding a small bit of oil to the ends?

[@leavemealone3198]

Don’t put the blow dryer directly on your hair with a diffuser

[@StarringLia]

Ok! I’m going to try and find a concentrator nozzle next time!

[@ReigningWomban]

It is better to cut your hair when it is straight.

[@StarringLia]

It is! You can see everything better!

[@carlisa.]

It’s cute but try not to put that much heat on hair your hair harming your hair more than helping. Try a healthier flat iron you only have to do one pass it’s called “bablissPRO stima Titanium Prima iron

[@StarringLia]

Thank you! 💕 I actually got heat damage when someone else used the babliss pro titanium plates on my hair. So, ever since, I have ran in the opposite direction! lol. I prefer ceramic flat irons because the heat is better distributed in my opinion. The babliss silk outs be looking good though, but I prefer curl integrity!

[@jaeraee3437]

I wish u would have straightened your edges.

[@StarringLia]

lol I’m sorry! I was scared of burning myself!

[@jaeraee3437]

@@StarringLia I understand. U did awesome cutting.

[@StarringLia]

Thank you!!

[@jeynaii]

This can be seen that you don't have to use relaxer/cream to get straight hair on black people

[@StarringLia]

Yeeesss!! 💕

[@lischellejones]

You used the comb wrong. You have to use the back of the comb. That’s the part that straightened it

[@dowhatiwant1329]

What do you mean?

[@kelseybmusic]

@@dowhatiwant1329 She’s using the hot comb like it’s a regular comb. That won’t do anything. You have to lay the comb flat and press it down on the back part of the comb to for it to really work.

[@StarringLia]

Thank you for this! Maybe next time I won't be so scared of the hot comb and will use it right lol

[@GeethaGeetha-kn8um]

Mam your adress please

[@truartist5379]

No

[@nikkig6225]

Sis just go to a professional at this point smh

[@maddiemason1382]

Someone’s upset their hair didn’t turn out right 😂 it’s okay just keep trying you’ll eventually get there, not everyone is going to be as good at something their first time but no need to get all bitter because you have a little temper tantrum ❤️