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Avoid Straightening Irons: TRESemmé Introduces Silk Press for Heat-Free Straight Hair

From Tempo · (2d ago) Indonesian Positive tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • - TRESemmé launches the 'Silk Press' product line, offering a heat-free method for achieving straight hair.
  • The innovation aims to address concerns about long-term hair damage from frequent heat styling.
  • The product line utilizes Amino Press Technology to smooth hair cuticles and achieve a natural, straight look.

In Indonesia's dynamic beauty market, where professional salon technology meets the everyday needs of consumers, TRESemmé continues to innovate with its latest offering: the Silk Press line. This new range promises salon-quality results, specifically a sleek, straight hairstyle, without the damaging effects of heat styling. TRESemmé's philosophy, that every woman deserves to 'look anything but ordinary,' resonates deeply in a society that values appearance and self-expression.

The introduction of Silk Press is a direct response to a growing awareness among Indonesian women about the importance of hair health amidst demanding routines. The brand acknowledges the challenge of maintaining styled hair without compromising long-term hair vitality. Shakina Dharma, Demand Generation Lead for Premium Hair & Innovation at Unilever Indonesia, highlights that Silk Press is designed as a 'mindful and efficient approach' for women seeking to move away from damaging old habits.

TRESemmé Silk Press is here as a more mindful and efficient approach for women who want to 'cheat' from old habits that can potentially damage hair. We want to present a new innovation to get straighter, smoother, controlled hair that remains flexible to style, without fully relying on heat.

— Shakina Dharma, Demand Generation Lead for Premium Hair & Innovation Unilever IndonesiaExplaining the purpose and benefits of the new TRESemmé Silk Press product line.

This innovation is particularly relevant in Indonesia, where diverse styling preferences coexist with a rising consciousness about hair care. The Amino Press Technology embedded in the Silk Press range works internally to optimize hair structure and smooth cuticles, offering a manageable, naturally straight, and non-stiff result. Christina Yusuf, Hair R&D Formulation Lead at Unilever Indonesia, explains the synergistic action of the pre-wash ampoule, smoothing shampoo, hair mask, and finisher serum in achieving controlled, straighter hair over time.

To further engage consumers, TRESemmé has created the 'Silk Press Hotel,' an experiential space in Jakarta. This concept, framed as a 'journey to reset,' encourages women to 'cheat' on damaging styling habits and embrace a healthier, more modern approach. This initiative reflects a broader trend in the beauty industry towards mindful consumption and personalized care, making TRESemmé's Silk Press not just a product, but a holistic solution for the modern Indonesian woman.

This ritual is then complemented by smoothing shampoo, hair mask for deep nutrition, and finisher serum to lock in the final result. The entire range works synergistically to produce straighter and more controlled hair over time.

— Christina Yusuf, Hair R&D Formulation Lead Unilever IndonesiaDescribing the components of the Silk Press product line and their combined effect.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.