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My Hair Journey
Tips, tutorials, product reviews, and personal stories on embracing natural hair, straight from Whitney.

How to Make Your Silk Press Last Two Weeks
My real, in-the-chair routine for stretching a silk press past the one-week mark without sacrificing the swing.
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Silk PressSilk Press vs. Relaxer: An Honest Guide From a Stylist Who Does Both
Reversibility, upkeep, and cost, a stylist's honest breakdown of two very different paths to straight hair.
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Silk PressBlowout vs. Silk Press: Which One Do You Need?
Breaking down the real differences between a blowout and a silk press so you can pick the right service.
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Silk PressKeeping Your Silk Press in Georgia Humidity
Real strategies for making your silk press survive Georgia humidity, from a stylist who deals with it daily.
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Silk PressHow to Prep for Your Silk Press Appointment
What to do before your silk press appointment to get the smoothest, longest lasting results possible.
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Silk PressSilk Press: The Secret to Smooth, Silky Hair
A complete step-by-step guide to the silk press, smooth, silky hair with long-lasting shine, no chemical relaxing required.
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