In this video, professional stylist Crystal Gresham Giles shares her expert techniques on how to maintain straight hair without using a relaxer. Whether you're rocking natural hair or transitioning, you’ll learn how to achieve sleek, long-lasting results using professional blow-drying, pressing, and conditioning methods—plus Crystal’s go-to products that keep hair healthy and full of shine.
Want to keep your natural hair straight without a relaxer? In this hair care tutorial, stylist Crystal Gresham Giles walks you through salon-level techniques to blow dry and press natural hair safely. Learn how to maintain your style, avoid frizz, and protect your strands using the right protein sprays, deep conditioners, and heat protectants. This video also covers tips for smoothing your “kitchen” (edges and nape), how to get a healthy shine, and the best clarifying shampoos to reset your hair routine. Perfect for Black women, naturalistas, and anyone wanting straight, healthy hair without chemicals!
🔹 Topics Covered:
-How to maintain straight natural hair
-Products to use after a silk press
-How to press natural hair without heat damage
-Blow drying and hair drying techniques for lasting results
-Clarifying shampoos for natural hair
-Virtual consultations with a pro stylist
📌 Watch until the end to meet your virtual stylist, Crystal Gresham Giles, and get pro tips on building your healthy hair routine.Learn more about the Gresham Giles Experience:
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CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Blow Dry and Press Techniques by Crystal
00:01:37 How to Maintain Straight Hair Without a Relaxer
00:03:20 Using Protein Spray for Longer Lasting Press
00:04:29 Essential Haircare Products and Techniques
00:06:45 Blow Drying Techniques for Perfect Straight Hair
00:09:14 Salon Hair Drying Techniques for Long-Lasting Styles
00:11:04 Achieving Healthy Hair Shine with Conditioning and Treatment
00:12:40 Techniques for Straightening Natural Hair
00:14:18 Understanding the "Kitchen" in Hair Terminology
00:15:56 Clearing Clutter for Improved Clarity and Vision
00:17:50 Virtual Hair Consultation Tips During Lockdown
00:18:47 Best Clarifying Shampoos and Their Benefits
00:20:11 Meet Your Virtual Stylist: Crystal Gresham Giles