Blowouts

3 Steps to a Softer, Longer-Lasting Silk Press

Here’s How To Layer Product & Technique So Your Silk Press Stays Smooth Long After the Blowout A perfect silk press balances slip, tension and controlled heat to create a smooth, reflective finish with movement and density through the ends. Celebrity stylist and salon owner Marc Mendez (@therealmarcmendez) proves the difference between “straight” and silky Continued

November 3, 2025·1 min read

side by side before very curly hair after soft silky blowout
Here’s How To Layer Product & Technique So Your Silk Press Stays Smooth Long After the Blowout A perfect silk press balances slip, tension and controlled heat to create a smooth, reflective finish with movement and density through the ends. Celebrity stylist and salon owner Marc Mendez (@therealmarcmendez) proves the difference between “straight” and silky comes down to how you layer your product and control your tension. Here’s how to build slip, shine and longevity, without overloading the hair or frying the cuticle.   Move the slider to see the before and after:   Formulas Move your cursor across the (more…)