If you regularly flat iron your naturally curly hair at home then you know all about silk presses, a temporary hairstyle that takes those results and elevates them to glossier—and yes, silkier—heights ...

If you have textured hair, a silk press isn’t the only way to achieve glossy, straight hair, but the use of heat styling tools in lieu of chemicals is a big part of the appeal. For those wanting to ...

As the temperatures cool down, hair salons are heating up—meaning it’s officially silk press season, notably for those of us with natural hair. The best silk press products will transform your ...

Glass hair has quickly become known as the “it” summer hairstyle, but according to celebrity hairstylist Cynthia Alvarez, who works with stars like Shakira and Dascha Polanco, the pin-straight style ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Before silk presses became the hairstyle du jour on the menu at natural hair salons ...

As the cooler months of fall and winter approach, many of us are excited to embrace the silk press hairstyle. With less humidity in the air, it seems like the perfect time to flaunt those bouncy, ...

As silk press season (aka winter) takes over and the gurls opt for sleek bobs and the popular straight hair with bumped ends, ...

Silk press season is here! With the chillier months that fall and winter bring, we don’t have to worry about sweating out our heat-styled looks quite as much. But just because there’s less humidity ...

Its innovative design is made with curly and coily hair in mind. Essence Wiley is a fashion and beauty writer at InStyle. She is a beauty and style aficionado who is always looking for the latest and ...