How to Curl Your Hair With a Straightening Iron/Straightener, by TheStyleBlog on YouTube. 11 min 51 s.
- Video length
- 11 min 51 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with dry, tangle-free hair. Brush it through, then clip the top half up so you can work in small sections.
Spray heat protectant evenly over all your hair and let it dry for a minute before you apply any heat.
Heat the flat iron to 300 to 350°F (150 to 175°C) for fine or damaged hair, and up to 400°F (200°C) for thick hair.
Take a 1 inch (2.5 cm) section of hair, clamp the iron near the roots, and point the handle down.
Twist the iron a half turn away from your face and slide it slowly down the hair to the ends.
Release the curl into your hand and pin it up in a loose coil so it cools in shape.
Repeat around your head, working from the bottom layers up to the top and front.
Unpin the cooled curls, loosen them with your fingers, and finish with a light hairspray.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the iron moving at all times, because holding it still on one spot will scorch your hair.
Smaller sections and a slower pull give tighter curls, while bigger sections give loose waves.
Let each curl cool completely before you touch or brush it, or the shape will drop.
Unplug the iron after use and rest it on a heatproof surface to cool.
Questions
Can I curl short hair with a flat iron?
Yes. Use a narrower 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) iron and take smaller sections so you can reach the hair close to your roots.
How long will the curls last?
Usually a few hours to a full day. Pinning each curl while it cools and finishing with hairspray helps them hold much longer.
What temperature should I use?
Set 300 to 350°F (150 to 175°C) for fine or colour-treated hair, and up to 400°F (200°C) for thick, coarse hair.
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