Can someone who presses their hair help me?

[Kamilla16]

I am currently 2 months and half post relaxer and in braids. When I get to the 3 month mark I want to get my hair pressed for a while. Anywayz, My ? is what do you use when pressing your hair. I want my hair to look relaxed, but not so greasy, you know what I mean?

Thanks if you could help!

 

[ineedmoney]

hye kamilla,
well i press a lot and i use ultra sheen pressing creme and ampro curl wax. first i is the ultra sheen in damp hair then blow dry then press. and then i add the ampro near my scalp to prevent my hair reverting. you might want to go to professional though so that you don't fry your two textures. good luck.

 

[Zgirl]

Iam 4a/b relaxed
I wash and deep condition my hair
then I put a bit of wgo and a very small amount of rusk
I blow dry and then use my ceramic flat Iron, my hair comes out soft and straight. I have been doing this for over a year now w/out any problems

 

[jaibee]

I am a month and a half past relaxer, and when I use pressing creams my hair is way too greasy. I use design essentials reflections shine spray or kemi oyl to press. I just make sure I use enough to coat the hair.

 

[pressncurl]

Hi, Kamilla. I press and I have finally discovered a way to eliminate the greasies!

After washing, I use a leave-in conditioner with oil mixed in. Then I put my hair in big twists to dry.

Once it's dry, I press using Ultra sheen's satin creme press. If you apply too much (it may take a few tries to get the "just right" amount) it will feel greasy and weigh your hair down, but at least for me, this will only last for a day. You do want to be sure to use enough though so your hair is protected as much as possible from the heat.

For maintenance, I use my jojoba/castor/olive/rosemary oil mix each night on my hair and scalp.

 

[pet]

I press my hair with Apex pressing Oil, which to me, isn't greasy at all. My mom uses Ultra Sheen. I have also heard good things about Dudley's Creme Press also, but I've never tried it.

 

[Supergirl]

I have heard good things about the Dudley Cream Press

 

[SVT]

Poster: pressncurl
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Hi, Kamilla. I press and I have finally discovered a way to eliminate the greasies!

After washing, I use a leave-in conditioner with oil mixed in. Then I put my hair in big twists to dry.

Once it's dry, I press using Ultra sheen's satin creme press. If you apply too much (it may take a few tries to get the "just right" amount) it will feel greasy and weigh your hair down, but at least for me, this will only last for a day. You do want to be sure to use enough though so your hair is protected as much as possible from the heat.

For maintenance, I use my jojoba/castor/olive/rosemary oil mix each night on my hair and scalp.

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My advice is pretty much the same as pressncurl's.

Applying oil to wet hair is the key. It minimizes the greasies considerably. I prefer liquid oils rather than the solids though and I'm especially lovin' my avocado oil!

 

[ladybug]

i use my melted shea butter and it feels like i had a perm after i am done...this is my stuff

 

[Kamilla16]

Thanks Everyone,
I made an appointment for Wednesday to get my hair pressed. One more ?, whaat can I do to maintain my pressed hair? How long does your hair last?

 

[jaibee]

wrap it at night with a satin scarf and try not to sweat or get your hair wet. That will make it revert. My press lasts 1-2 weeks.

 

[Kamilla16]

Thanks Jaibee, I also remembered that it might last longer because my hair is relaxed. (I guess I kind of forgot!)

 

[jaibee]

Yeah Kamilla since you still have some relaxed hair you probably will be able to keep the press pretty well. Good luck!

 

[Kamilla16]

I'll keep you posted, If it works out okay, I may keep getting it pressed until the end of this year.

 

[pet]

I agree with Jaibee, wrap your hair at night. If you sweat or get your hair wet in any way, what I do is, when you get home, put some grease on top, rub around your head, then do a TIGHT wrap, when you take the wrap out, your hair should be back 95% straight.