The History of the Silk Press | Crowned | Byrdie

Star Donaldson takes us through the significance and history of the silk press in the second episode of Crowned. The silk press hairstyle was born out of a need to survive in a racist society. In this video, we learn about the history of the silk press and the straightening styles that came before it such as pullers and the hot comb. Crowned with Star Donaldson is a new original series from Byrdie! In every episode, Star will explore the history and significance of Black hair. #HistoryOfTheSilkPress #TheSilkPress #Byrdie The History of Cornrows: 00:00 Intro to Crowned 00:20 What the Silk Press Is 01:24 The History of the Silk Press 02:42 Alternatives to the Silk Press 05:10 How to Safely Achieve a Silk Press 06:10 The Silk Press and Racism Byrdie brings you expert-backed beauty and wellness content for every background, skin tone, hair type, and budget. Whether you need an honest review on new products or wellness advice backed by science, our team is here to help! Follow Byrdie for your daily dose of beauty and wellness: FB: http://www.facebook.com/ByrdieBeauty IG: http://instagram.com/byrdiebeauty/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/byrdiebeauty Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/byrdiebeauty/ Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/ByrdieBeauty Visit http://Byrdie.com for all things beauty. Subscribe to Byrdie's YouTube channel to be the first to know when new videos are posted: http://YouTube.com/Byrdie Comment below and let us know if you have any requests or recommendations