How to style your hair using a hair iron
Curly hair with a straightener can be transformed into perfectly curled hair that looks like beautiful ringlets. It takes a little practice, but once you learn the technique, you will look amazing and beautiful. Stay with us to know how to get the beautiful curls you always wanted without using a curling iron.
1. Prepare your hair for curling
1. Start with clean, dry hair.
Be sure to clean and dry your hair completely. Damp hair won't frizz at all, and wet hair won't tangle. Even if you have one of those magical wet and dry conditioners, it's best to have dry hair. Dirty hair also doesn't hold its shape well, so make sure you wash it within the last 24 hours.
- If you dry your hair first, use mousse. The extra volume makes your hair look smooth.
2. Use the flat side of the hair iron.
The flat part of your iron should be about 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) wide and have rounded edges, otherwise smooth curls will not form. A flat iron does not curl the hair. If you have this type of hair straightener, it will be much harder to keep it. The mother is not placed in the right place.
- Make sure you have a good quality flat iron. In this case, the work will be done faster, straighten your hair.
- Heat the iron to the minimum temperature required by your hair. If your hair is fine and thin, stick to the lower part of the dial under 300 degrees. If your hair is thick, coarse or coarse, you can iron it from 350 to 400.
3. Use heat protectant.
Using heat protectant or heat spray creates a protective barrier between the hair and the iron so that the hair does not suffer from noise. Spray on your hair – no need to rinse, as you need to dry it quickly.
- If you have thick hair, spray on each section before detangling. If you only spray it on the top of your hair, it won't affect the layers underneath.
- Also, be sure to comb out any kinks in your hair before applying heat.
4. Divide your hair into sections.
It is better to straighten your hair first. In general, the thicker your hair, the more sections you need to rent.
- Start at the bottom of your scalp, near your ears and neck. Leave your hair as loose as you can for the first “layer” of your curls. A good rule of thumb is to work in 1- to 2-inch sections at a time. Pin the rest.
- After you finish that layer, you part your hair and take another layer down. Again, clip what you can't loop now. Keep the curl in layers.
2. Implementation of different techniques for curling hair with an iron
1. Alternating and alternate curls
Alternate curls are simply two slightly different ways to curl your hair with a flat iron. Try both to see what you like.
- Alternating: Start half way up the length of the hair, close the curling iron and bring it back half way in one turn. Now you should have created a U-shaped hair and iron. Holding the iron at that half-turned angle, slowly move it down the hair shaft to the ends of the hair. The faster you move the iron, the less twist/vibration it will show. If you like the extension of the big curl, slow down your iron.
- Curls: Starting almost close to the scalp (but not close enough to accidentally burn it), close the curling iron and turn it back half a turn. Run the iron slowly down the hair shaft to the ends. Again, the slower it moves, the tighter the bolt. The faster you move the iron, the smoother the wave.
2. Create more prominent curls by twisting the curler full instead of half.
With alternating and sharp curls, you just rotate the hair straightener in a semi-rotary rotation. If you want more ringlet-y, full curls, make a complete twist, twisting the hair over itself, creating a sort of ring.
- Find out what is the difference between a full oven and a half oven. You may find that half is enough, or that three-quarters is more ideal for you. Besides, you may like half oven one day, full oven another day, it's up to you!
3. Experiment by turning your straightener up and down.
When you spin your flat iron, whether it's a half spin or a full spin, you're faced with a few hairstyles to decide: under and around or around or around and around. No is correct, although as the angle changes, the loop will reverse. Which one do you think is better?
- Try to be consistent. You can easily loop one side from one side and then switch arms when you accidentally switch sides. If you accidentally do this, you will probably be the only one who sees your curls in different directions.
- On the other hand, alternating directions can also look great. You just need to use a fixed pattern overall.
4. Make smooth waves wavy.
Place your flat iron on your hair and section it in turn. Then stick it on the next section of hair and twist it in half. This method gives you flat waves almost like finger waves. Repeat this process throughout your hair.
3. Your hair curls
1. Add some hairspray.
If your hair doesn't wrap easily or doesn't have curls, place the extra hair on your hair immediately before you start styling. If you want your curls to keep their shape, just like they do straight out of the box, wrap a little bit of hairspray in the hair before you wrap it up.
- Be sure to use an anaerobic spray for this. Aerosols create a sticky state.
- Also, do not use too much excess hair.
2. Grab the section of hair you want to curl.
How much hair in each ring is up to you, but here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Smaller sections create smaller, tighter curls, and lots of them. If you want a look that's closer to ringlets, keep your sections less than two inches wide.
- Larger sections create bouncier curls that look a little more natural. Use sections that are wider than two inches for large curls.
- Mix it up. You don't have to stick to one size or the other. For example, you can do larger curls close to your face and on top of your head to create lift and volume, and create finer, finer curls for support. Try a few different methods and see what you like best.
3. Use one of the above techniques.
The above methods share the same basic principles: straighten your hair and gently pull it towards your hair. Hold the clip gently and keep the hair flat on the plates – not so hard to move and not so easy that the hair escapes.
- Variables you can change? Where you start your hair (towards the scalp or towards the ends), how slowly you move the flat iron, and how much you rotate the flat iron. Find the perfect look for you using these three variables.
- You don't have to curl all your hair. A few strands that are firmer or just wavy can give you a natural look.
4. end of work
- For looser curls: Gently run your fingers through your hair and secure. You will find a more natural and relaxed appearance.
- For extra hold: Apply a light hair mask throughout your hair to keep it shiny and strong throughout the day. If you live in a really humid area, use an anti-humidity spray as well.
1. Prepare your hair
1. Start with clean, dry hair. 2. Use the flat part of the hair iron…
2. Implementation of different techniques
1. Alternating and alternate curls. 2. Create bolder curls by twisting the full bar curler instead of half…
3. Your hair curls
1. Add some hairspray. 2. Grab the section of hair you want to curl. 3. Use one of the above techniques…