{"id":169,"date":"2025-09-18T13:43:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T04:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/?p=169"},"modified":"2025-09-18T13:53:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T04:53:31","slug":"silk-press-in-tokyo-english-friendly-salon-guide-for-curly-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/?p=169","title":{"rendered":"Silk Press in Tokyo \u2013 English-Friendly Salon Guide for Curly Hair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have curly or coily hair and live in Tokyo (or are just visiting), you may have noticed that it\u2019s not easy to find a salon that understands textured hair. Many salons are not familiar with silk press, and language barriers can make it even harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why I want to share everything you need to know about getting a silk press in Tokyo \u2014 what it is, how it works, and how to maintain it in the humid Japanese climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Silk Press?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A silk press is a professional technique to straighten natural curly or coily hair without chemical relaxers. It involves careful washing, blow-drying, and straightening with a flat iron, combined with the right products to protect your hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It leaves your hair silky, smooth, and full of movement \u2014 without permanent damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcf8&nbsp;<em>Photo 1: Natural curly hair before silk press (wet stage)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9783.heic\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-170\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step: How It Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shampoo &amp; Treatment<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Cleansing and adding moisture to prepare the hair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blow Drying<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Stretching out curls while protecting the strands.<br>\ud83d\udcf8\u00a0<em>Photo 2: After blow dry \u2013 hair already looks more stretched<\/em>  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-171\" style=\"width: NaNpx;\" src=\"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9785.heic\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flat Ironing<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Using controlled heat to create a silky, straight finish.<br>\ud83d\udcf8\u00a0<em>Photo 3: Final result \u2013 shiny and smooth hair after silk press<\/em>  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172\" style=\"width: NaNpx;\" src=\"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9789.heic\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Does It Last in Tokyo?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A silk press usually lasts 1\u20133 weeks, depending on your hair type and aftercare.<br>However, Tokyo\u2019s humidity can shorten the style\u2019s lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In summer, it tends to revert quickly, so I always\u00a0<strong>recommend starting your hair care routine right from the moment you leave the salon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In cooler, dry seasons, it can stay smooth much longer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Sleep with a satin scarf or bonnet to keep your style fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose My Salon in Tokyo?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Experienced with 4B\u20134C hair<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 I regularly serve clients with textured hair from the U.S., Europe, and Africa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>English-friendly communication<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 You can explain your preferences without worry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customized products for each client\u2019s hair type<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 I carefully choose what\u2019s best for your hair to ensure it stays protected throughout the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Omotesando\/Harajuku, the salon is easy to access during your stay in Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aftercare &amp; Maintenance Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid moisture and sweating as much as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use anti-frizz serums sparingly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always protect your hair at night with a scarf or bonnet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule deep treatments regularly to maintain hair health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In summer, I recommend bringing a cap and silk scrunchies to protect your hair from humidity.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On humid days, a wide headband can help prevent reversion around the hairline.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A silk press in Tokyo is absolutely possible \u2014 you just need the right stylist who understands curly and coily hair. Whether you\u2019re an expat or visiting, I\u2019d be happy to help you enjoy smooth, silky hair during your time in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<strong>For bookings, please DM me on Instagram (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/acokumi\/\">@acokumi<\/a>) or TikTok (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@acokumi.silkpress\">@acokumi.silkpress).<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the process easier, you can copy &amp; paste the template below when sending me a message:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Hi, I\u2019d like to book an appointment.  \nService: &#91;   ]  \nPreferred date &amp; time (please provide 3 options):  \n  1. &#91;   ]  \n  2. &#91;   ]  \n  3. &#91;   ]  \nMy natural hair type: &#91;   ]  <\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction If you have curly or coily hair and live in Tokyo (or are just visiting), you may have noticed th [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":170,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-169","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=169"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":175,"href":"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169\/revisions\/175"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/170"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=169"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=169"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acokumi-blog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=169"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}