The internet is officially in a chokehold over SheaMoisture’s latest campaign—and for good reason. With fashion icon Law Roach, “Love Island USA’s” breakout star Serena Page and other influencers we love leading the charge, the brand is dropping a new silk press line that claims to be completely weather-proof. As beauty lovers everywhere rush to grab the collection, we gathered some of the most gorgeous celeb-inspired hairdos in our Silk Press Hall of Fame!
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Queen Latifah
You can’t talk about a silk press without talking about Queen Latifah. The concept of a bad hair day doesn’t even exist for her. We just need her to reveal the secrets behind her golden locks, or at least launch a haircare line. Please.
Kamala Harris
If Queen Latifah is the queen of silk presses, then former Vice President Kamala Harris might be next in line. Her hair—sleek with bouncy layers— is always on point and flowing in the wind as she handles business from the White House to her book press tour. And we are mesmerized every time.
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama never fails when she decides to straighten her hair. Her blowouts are always wavy and voluminous with a whole lot of shine. Not just anybody can pull off such a feat.
Oprah Winfrey
If we are talking about a silk press with great volume, we have to mention Oprah Winfrey, too. While many choose a sleek, slicked-down look, Winfrey always has a brilliant level of bounce to her hair.
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union has had the routine for a great press on lock since the 90s. At the start of the year, she kept things classy at the SiriusXM studios with a sleek look and a cute side bang.
Tatyana Ali
Tatyana Ali has always had gorgeous hair, especially as Ashley Banks on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” The actress always had a chic silk press that helped make her young character the fashion icon she is today.
Aaliyah
Back in the 90s and 2000s, Aaliyah’s silk press was a signature of her cool, baggy and at times edgy look. She remains on everybody’s hairstyling mood boards thanks to her side-swoop bang that covered one eye and flawless face-framing layers.
Katt Williams
Now, the men can get involved too. Katt Williams is one guy who has never played when it comes to his hair. His signature laid bob has always been in style, and we can’t imagine him with any other hairdo.
André 3000
If we are talking about Katt Williams, we have to bring up André 3000! The rapper has often shown off his luscious locks with a silk press, especially in the music video for Outkast’s “Hey Ya” in 2003. Just look at that shine!
Kelly Rowland
Not only does Kelly Rowland have a mean bob, but her silk press is nasty too! The hair gods are definitely on her side, because there is never a strand out of place.
Blue Ivy
Though she is young, Blue Ivy has already earned her spot in the silk press hall of fame. Folks on X were losing their minds at how beautiful her hair looked when she stepped out for a basketball game with her dad Jay-Z at the end of last year. Beyoncé’s haircare brand, Cécred, must have seen a skyrocket in sales after that moment.
Zendaya
During the press tour for “Challengers” in 2024, Zendaya stunned with honey blonde hair, a fresh shoulder-length bob and a fabulous silk press that made her look elegant on the red carpet— as always!
Tia and Tamera Mowry
Tia and Tamera Mowry gave us many iconic looks on “Sister, Sister.” The season they went to college really showed off their gorgeous manes when their hair was pressed straight and blunt cut with plenty of shine and body.
Simone Biles
When she is not doing backflips in the Olympics, Simone Biles is flipping her flawless hair over her shoulders. There is no denying that her silk press is one of the best in the game.
Mary Sheffield
In October of last year, Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield not only made history as the city’s first Black woman mayor, but she did it with a breathtaking blowout that has earned her spot on our Silk Press Hall of Fame.
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