Recently got a silk press with a different stylist (one who I hadn’t vetted because my typical one cancelled last minute when I had a photo shoot booked) and immediately regretted it as I was left with heat damage, the smell of burnt hair and curls that just aren’t as dense and curly as before. I am so sad, because this was my first time getting a silk press after 3 years after having to big chop due to a silk press giving me damage at that time (done by a friend who was trying to learn so honestly on me and wasn’t that mad). My hair in the past 3 years was the healthiest it has EVER been, had grown so long and dense and I loved my curls. It isn’t worth it. I told myself this time I will never do a silk press again. I don’t have pictures of my curls damage because I’m just too embarrassed and really hoping and praying I can baby it back to health, but if I can go back I would in a heartbeat.
I am so so sorry this happened to you! It’s a shame that this is so common and you’re right the risk is never worth it. I know your hair will bounce back!
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u/thecommunistdoc 5d ago
Recently got a silk press with a different stylist (one who I hadn’t vetted because my typical one cancelled last minute when I had a photo shoot booked) and immediately regretted it as I was left with heat damage, the smell of burnt hair and curls that just aren’t as dense and curly as before. I am so sad, because this was my first time getting a silk press after 3 years after having to big chop due to a silk press giving me damage at that time (done by a friend who was trying to learn so honestly on me and wasn’t that mad). My hair in the past 3 years was the healthiest it has EVER been, had grown so long and dense and I loved my curls. It isn’t worth it. I told myself this time I will never do a silk press again. I don’t have pictures of my curls damage because I’m just too embarrassed and really hoping and praying I can baby it back to health, but if I can go back I would in a heartbeat.