How To Curl Hair With A Flat Iron

!±8± How To Curl Hair With A Flat Iron

Many people use a flat iron in order to straighten their hair, but did you know that you can also curl your hair with the same tool? This is especially easy to achieve if a skinny thermal iron is used. Whether you start with straight or barely wavy hair, creating many of the styles popular today is easier than ever.

It's important to remember that temperature is a key concern when it comes using to this product. Thin, wispy hair should never have more than the lowest heat setting possible. On the other hand, coarser, thick hair often requires the highest setting possible. When used in combination with a styling gel, results can be amazing.

To begin, any tangles or snarls need to be removed from the hair prior to starting. This will help the curls look defined as opposed to a messy. By starting with a thermal styling protectant sprayed over the hair, breaking and splitting of the ends will be prevented.

As you work, divide your hair into small sections, no larger than 1/8 inch thick and no wider and the size of the skinny flat iron. Just as if you were flat-ironing for a straight hair look, you should clamp down close to the scalp, pulled down, but then twist your wrist at the point where you wish the curl to begin. Holding the iron in this position while pulling the iron down to the ends of the hair leaves behind beautiful curls that can start at the scalp or halfway down the head.

More defined curls can also be achieved with the same technique only by twisting the iron tighter and moving more slowly. The same can be achieved for a looser curl by running the iron more quickly through the hair. This will result in soft waves rather than tight curls.

In order to achieve the desired effect with a flat iron, it's important to remember to use smaller sections of hair. Once curls are throughout the hair simply combing through with fingers will create a beautiful soft style envied by all who view it. Curls created in this way brush out easily so it's important to remember to finger comb instead of using a brush so that the curls stay in. Topping off the style with the light mist of hair spray will ensure that the look stays perfect all day long and into the night.