How to Curl Your Hair with a Curling Iron | Bouncy Bombshell Blowout | Barrel Curing Iron Tutorial, by Sharon Landrau on YouTube. 5 min 40 s.
- Video length
- 5 min 40 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with dry, brushed hair. Apply a heat protectant oil or spray from mid-lengths to ends so the iron does not fry your hair.
Divide your hair into sections. Clip up the top half and work on the bottom layers first so every strand gets curled evenly.
Take a 1 to 2 inch piece of hair. Hold the iron vertically and wrap the hair around the barrel, starting near the roots and working down.
Hold the wrapped hair on the barrel for about 8 to 10 seconds, then release. Keep the iron moving so you do not leave a crease.
While the curl is still hot, roll it up toward your scalp and pin it flat. This pin-curl set is what builds the volume and bounce.
Repeat around the whole head, working up through the sections until all the hair is curled and pinned.
Let the curls cool fully, then take out the pins. Lightly mist with hairspray before you brush.
Brush through the curls with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to break them into soft blowout waves. Finish with a shine spray.
Tips and common mistakes
Always use a heat protectant and keep the iron below 400 F to limit damage.
Let each curl cool in the pin before releasing it, or the shape will drop.
Curl away from your face on both sides for a more natural, blended look.
Do not brush the curls while they are still hot or they will turn frizzy.
Questions
What size curling iron gives a blowout look?
A 1 to 1.25 inch barrel gives loose, bouncy waves. A smaller barrel makes tighter curls and a larger one gives only a slight bend.
How do I make curls last all day?
Pin each curl while it cools, use a light hairspray, and avoid touching your hair once it is brushed out.
Can I do this on fine hair?
Yes. Use smaller sections and a lower heat setting, and skip heavy oils so the hair does not go flat.
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.
