Doing a Silk Press

Most people use silk presses for style to straighten either textured hair, try to tame multi-textured hair, or straighten straight hair for convenience or looks; there are many other reasons for using a silk press.

1. Flat Iron
2. Comb (optional)
3. Heat Protectant (recommended)
4. Silk Press Spray (optional)
5. Cape

Your station/area needs to be cleaned before doing a silk press, so make sure tables and chairs are clean, and All tools are clean and disinfected to prevent infection and disease.

Wrap client to ensure safety, prevent hair, dye, possible nicks, and sensory issues for clients with special needs.

Test iron on lowest setting to make sure it won't be too hot / defective, use paper strip used for draping clients to test iron, on lowest setting (this iron's lowest is 280), and make sure it won't burn.

Make sure not to burn client, Apply heat protectant then silk press spray if client chooses.

Repeat per section.

Finish, and take a photo for portfolio.