Silk press
A careful blow-dry and flat iron on natural curly or coily hair for a sleek, straight finish.
A silk press straightens natural curly or coily hair with heat alone. The hair is washed, conditioned and blow-dried straight, then flat ironed in small sections at controlled heat for a silky, swinging finish. Unlike a relaxer, it changes nothing permanently: water, sweat or damp air bring back the curl, and the style typically lasts one to two weeks. It became widely popular in the 2010s as a way to wear natural hair straight now and then.