hair straightener curls won’t curl?😡save this hair tutorial they loved on hairtok ❤️ #hairstyle, by Matt LovesHair on YouTube. 1 min.
- Video length
- 1 min
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Spray heat protectant evenly through dry, brushed hair. Comb it through so no strand is missed, then let it dry for a minute before you touch the iron.
Set the flat iron to about 300 F for fine or damaged hair and 350 to 380 F for normal or thick hair. Lower heat means curls that drop out.
Divide the hair into sections. Clip up the top half and work on the bottom layers first, taking pieces about 1 inch wide.
Clamp the iron near the roots with the hair between the plates. Turn the iron a half or full turn away from your face so the hair wraps around the barrel.
Slide the iron slowly down the length of the hair while keeping the twist. Slow movement is what sets the curl.
At the ends, keep twisting the iron as you release. Let the curl fall into your palm and hold it there for a few seconds while it cools.
Repeat on each section, always curling away from the face. Alternate direction on the sides for a more natural look.
Let all the curls cool fully, then loosen them with your fingers. Finish with a light mist of hairspray to hold the shape.
Tips and common mistakes
Curls that drop out are usually from too low heat or moving the iron too fast, not from the technique itself.
Never clamp the same piece twice in the same spot or you will get a dent instead of a curl.
Let each curl cool in your hand before touching it, because warm curls stretched too early lose their shape.
Questions
Why do my flat iron curls fall out after an hour?
Usually the iron is too cool or you are sliding too fast. Raise the heat a little, move slower and let each curl cool completely before you brush it out.
Can I curl short hair with a flat iron?
Yes, if the hair is long enough to wrap once around the barrel. Use a narrow iron and smaller sections so the curl has room to form.
Do I need to curl away from my face?
Curling away from the face opens up the features and looks more natural. Alternate the direction on each side for a softer, less uniform result.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
