btcuniversity
1 hr 53 min

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The Silk Press

Whether you’ve never done a silk press before or you do them on the regular, this class is for you. John George is the king of silk presses and he wants you to be comfortable performing this “sleek style” for any textured client who walks through your door. With over 200,000 followers on Instagram, @johnwgeorge aka John George III, will share his expertise on how to perfect the silk press service.

You Will Learn

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John George’s signature technique for achieving a silky, smooth finish

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Learn the differences between a silk press and a straight style

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How to identify 3 common silk press mistakes and John George’s fixes for each

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Must-use products for a silk press and what products to avoid

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The best blowout tools to use depending on the client’s density and curl pattern

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Sectioning secrets for control and consistency

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Top at-home maintenance tips for creating a long-lasting style

Chapters

00:01

Intro + Overview

02:17

Steps of a Silk Press Treatment

25:17

Blow-Dry

38:33

Sectioning

46:50

Nape + Back Section

01:07:14

Side + Crown Sections

01:34:49

Detailing the Silk Press

01:38:41

Consistency Check

01:40:03

Styling

01:51:02

Final Look + Outro

Transformation

Finished Look in btcu course

Course Reviews

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WC

Whitney C.

December 22, 2023

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