Curling Hair with Flat Iron

The use of the flat iron has been taken to a new level altogether by now using it to curl hair. Women who have been fans of straight hair all along are beginning to get bored with the mundane, flat look. It's time to try something different. What's more, hair experts are now forecasting the revival of curly hairstyles, which means women can now happily bid goodbye to their straight tresses, and still remain in style. So, that you can also have these stylish curly locks, take a look at this amazing procedure to curl your hair with a flat iron.

Steps Involved

Since a flat iron uses a lot of heat to give you your desired hairstyle, it is important that you follow a good hair care routine to maintain the natural shine of your luscious locks. Once you learn how to do that, you can style your hair as you please.

1. Follow the shampoo and conditioner routine to wash your hair, and dry it thoroughly. You may either use a hair dryer, or allow it to dry naturally to avoid exposing the hair to excess heat.
2. Ensure that your hair is completely dry, as the process of curling hair with a flat iron will not be as effective if the hair is damp.
3. Use a heat-protecting serum that is equally spread all over your hair. There are several such products available in the market, and you may choose one that suits your hair type.
4. Before you begin the curling procedure, decide whether you want small, prominent curls, or large loose curls. This way the sections of hair you take to curl will be decided. Moreover, a thin, 1" hair straightener will serve the purpose of achieving small curls better, while a slightly thicker straightener will help with the larger curls.
5. Heat the flat iron to the appropriate temperature, higher for frizzy hair, and normal for straight hair.
6. Run the straightener over the hair once, to give it an overall sleek look. If you have frizzy or coarse hair, a straightening procedure before curling will make the hair look neater.
7. Divide your hair into three sections, top, middle and bottom. The curling process will begin at the bottom.
8. Starting from the bottom section, take a 1" x 1" section of hair, for small curls. Run the hair straightener over that section, and stop at the center. Wrap the remaining bottom hair of that section around the straightener. Ensure that you loop it only once. While keeping the hair looped, slowly run the straightener down the hair.
9. The longer you hold the hair in a loop around the flat iron, to curl the hair, the stiffer the curls will be. As such, for loose curls, you can relax the procedure and use larger sections of hair, to achieve a wavy look. Continue this procedure for all the remaining hair.
10. Though some people are uncomfortable with stiff hair and hair sprays, using one after you have curled your hair will make those beautiful curls last longer. It isn't necessary to use an excess amount of hair spray, but just enough to hold the curls in place.

You don't need to be a slave to the latest fashion and hair trends. Maintain your individual style by styling your hair as the situation, and your outfit demands. You can achieve this by using the miraculous flat iron to curl your hair, and straighten it whenever needed. With these tips, those coveted curly locks can now be yours too!