• Black Celebrities With The Best Silk Presses

    Black Celebrities With The Best Silk Presses

    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

    LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS — Episode 554 — Pictured: Actress Queen Latifah during an interview on July 19, 2017 — (Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBC)

    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

    WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 06: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to preside over a joint session of Congress to ratify the 2024 Presidential election at the U.S. Capitol on January 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session to ratify President-elect Donald Trump’s Electoral College win over Vice President Kamala Harris, four years after a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol to halt the certification of the 2020 election results. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

    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

    THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0984 — Pictured: Michelle Obama during an interview on December 18, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photobank)

    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

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 07: 75th ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS — Pictured: Oprah Winfrey, recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award, poses in the press room at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2018. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)

    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

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 13: Gabrielle Union-Wade visits SiriusXM Studios on January 13, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)

    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

    THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR — Season 5 — Pictured: Tatyana Ali as Ashley Banks — Photo by: NBCU Photo Bank

    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

    Aaliyah performs during KMEL Summer Jam at Concord Pavilion on August 9, 1997 in Concord, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

    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

    HOLLYWOOD, CA – APRIL 11: Katt Williams arrives at the “Scary Movie V” – Los Angeles Premiere at ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome on April 11, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

    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

    Screenshot: YouTube

    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

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 03: Kelly Rowland is seen outside “ABC Studio” on February 03, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)

    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

    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 10: Jay-Z and Blue Ivy Carter attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on December 10, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

    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

    MONACO, MONACO – APRIL 13: Zendaya is photographed during the ‘Challengers’ photocall at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters on April 13, 2024 in Monaco, Monaco. ‘Challengers’ will be released in cinemas internationally from 24th April 2024. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for Warner Bros Pictures) (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for Warner Bros Pictures)

    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

    Screenshot: YouTube

    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

    NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 16: Simone Biles on the sidelines before a game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants at Soldier Field on November 9, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Bears defeated the Giants 24-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

    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

    DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 09: Mary Sheffield speaks after being sworn in as the 76th Mayor of Detroit during the city of Detroit’s Investiture Ceremony at the Detroit Opera House on January 09, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Monica Morgan/Getty Images)

    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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