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.

Supplies

Flat Iron
Comb (optional)
Heat Protectant (recommended)
Silk Press Spray (optional)
Cape

Step 1: Disinfect Area and Sanitize

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.

Step 2: Wrap / Cape Client

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

Step 3: Test Iron

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.