To curl hair with a curling iron, follow these expert steps for a basic and effective technique: Preparation:
- Start with dry hair and apply a heat protectant spray evenly to protect hair from heat damage
Sectioning:
- Divide your hair into manageable sections, about 1 to 2 inches wide depending on the desired curl tightness. Smaller sections create tighter curls; larger sections create looser curls
Curling Technique:
- Hold the curling iron vertically with the clamp facing forward.
- Clamp a section of hair about 1-2 inches from the ends.
- Wrap the hair around the barrel of the curling iron, keeping the hair flat against the barrel without twisting it.
- For natural-looking curls, avoid curling the last 2 inches of hair
- Hold the hair on the iron for 7-12 seconds depending on your hair texture
- Release the clamp gently to let the curl fall.
Curl Direction:
- For a natural look, alternate the curl direction on different sections (curl some away from the face and some toward the face)
Finishing:
- After curling all sections, spray a flexible hold hairspray to keep curls in place.
- Finger comb or gently rake through curls to soften them for a more natural finish
Tips:
- For loose waves, wrap hair halfway around the iron and switch wrapping direction midway.
- For spiral curls, twist the hair section before wrapping around the iron
- Always use a heat protectant spray before curling
This method will help you achieve beautiful curls using a curling iron safely and effectively
