STRAIGHTENER CURLS FOR BEGINNERS | How to curl your hair in 10 minutes, by Colby Troy on YouTube. 8 min 23 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 23 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Start with hair that is completely dry and brushed free of tangles. Dirty or damp hair will not hold a curl and can sizzle under the plates.
Spray heat protectant through the mid-lengths and ends, then comb it through so it is even.
Plug in the straightener and set it to about 350°F (180°C). Use a lower setting for fine, bleached or damaged hair.
Part your hair and clip the top half up. Work on one small section at a time, about 1 to 2 inches wide.
Clamp the straightener near the roots, then twist it a half turn away from your face so the hair wraps around the barrel.
Glide the straightener slowly down the length while keeping the twist. Slow, steady movement gives a smoother curl than rushing.
Release the hair and coil the warm curl in your palm to set it while it cools. Let go only once it feels cool.
Repeat around the head, curling the front pieces away from your face and alternating directions at the back for a natural look.
Finger comb through the curls to soften them, then finish with a light mist of hairspray.
Tips and common mistakes
Do not clamp down hard on the hair. A light grip still shapes the curl and causes less crimping.
Keep the straightener moving. Holding it still on one spot is the fastest way to burn or dent your hair.
Curls drop as they cool, so make them slightly tighter than you want the final result.
Always unplug the straightener once you finish and let it cool before storing it.
Questions
What temperature should I use on my straightener?
Around 350°F (180°C) works for most hair types. Drop to 300°F (150°C) or below for fine, bleached or heat-damaged hair, and go higher only on thick, coarse hair.
Why do my curls fall out after an hour?
Curls usually drop when the hair was clamped too fast or not left to cool in a coil. Hold each curl until it is cool and finish with hairspray.
Can I do this on short hair?
Yes. Use narrower sections and a smaller barrel if your straightener has one, and keep the clamp close to the ends so you can control the twist.
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.
