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As a proud Afro-Latina, I embrace every aspect of hair, natural or straight. But as we know, too much heat damages the natural texture, so I tend to avoid it as much as possible. However, as someone who grew up going to salons for those effortless Dominican blowouts, I have to get my silk press look every once in a while for that sleek, shiny feel.
Whatever goes on my hair has to pass the vibe and health check. Meaning: is this product or tool going to give the results I need and want? And, most importantly, is it healthy for my hair—avoiding damage, dryness, hair loss, and more? Also, I’m not one to play guinea pig and try every haircare item in the world. There’s not enough time, because I’m strict about my haircare routine, and my bank account won’t forgive me for it.
With that said, it’s always wonderful when opportunities to try out new haircare tools or products come up without breaking the bank or damaging my natural texture. It’s a must for me to test it out on my coily hair. SharkBeauty launched its SilkiPro Straight on February 17th, a new wet-to-dry straightener designed specifically for textured hair. I’m a busy social media manager who loves spending time with loved ones, traveling, and living life, but hates drying her hair, so this new tool intrigued me with the promise of polished results that fit into my real, fast-paced life.
First Impressions
It’s so pretty. The SharkBeauty SilkiPro Straight comes in three colors—Turquoise Wave, Rose Petal, and I happen to have Plum Satin, which I’m obsessed with. I was also doubtful, for obvious reasons: heat damage, whether it could actually handle my textured hair, and if it really could take me from wet to dry in minutes.
I felt a bit overwhelmed by all the attachments at first and couldn’t remember what I was taught about the tool or how to set it to the mode I wanted. Maybe it was nervous hair jitters or just not wanting to burn my hair off. Thankfully, SharkBeauty offers videos showing what the tool does and how to use it. I’m a visual learner, so seeing it in action made me feel more confident styling my hair.
The Best Part
It gives you exactly what you want. It’s easy to go into a hot tool feeling skeptical, but this one actually delivers. The SharkBeauty SilkiPro Straight makes it easier to get that salon look at home without spending a lot. Even though “straight” is in the name, you’re not limited to just that. You can also use it to add curls, shape, or soft waves depending on the look you’re going for. It’s a dryer and flat iron in one, can’t beat that.
It also comes with three different comb attachments, each one doing something slightly different depending on how you want to style your hair. One helps stretch your hair and speed up the drying process, another helps you get that super sleek finish, and the last one is great if you want a straighter look that still has some body and movement.
And honestly, who doesn’t love a tool that does more than one thing while still looking out for your hair? It adjusts the heat as you go, which helps minimize damage instead of just blasting your hair with constant high heat.
It’s also lightweight and easy to hold, with a subtle noise level so you can still listen to music while styling your hair. My arm didn’t get tired as I worked through and perfected my hairstyle.
The Longevity Test
The SharkBeauty SilkiPro Straight is a great tool, but it is not a miracle worker. If you have natural hair, you already know that sweat, humidity, or rain can end the shine, bounce, and sleekness quickly.
With that being said, it still gives you a long-lasting look. If you’re like me and plan your hairstyles around activities, plans, and travel, this can be the tool for you, especially when you know you won’t be in humid environments or moving around too much. If your schedule is more low-key for a few days, that’s when the SilkiPro Straight really comes through.
If you decide to get a silk press from a professional, it can also help maintain the look you paid for and stretch it out. Instead of the usual two to three weeks, you might get three to four weeks, maybe even five if you’re really sitting pretty.
Final Thoughts
Get the SharkBeauty SilkiPro Straight. SharkBeauty already knows how to make great beauty products—their CryoGlow iQLED Face Mask, Shark FlexStyle, and more prove they get the job done. If you want to avoid paying $150 or more for a silk press, this could be a solid option.
It saves you money while letting you get your hair exactly how you want it, without having to question or ask for changes. You are the stylist and fully in control of the process. It also cuts down your routine time, making it ideal whether you’re a busy mom with a demanding career or getting ready for a night out on a time crunch. The SilkiPro Straight fits into any lifestyle.
The SilkiPro Straight was provided to the author by SharkBeauty for the purpose of writing this story. You can get yours at SharkBeauty.com or Amazon.com for $249.99.