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How to Curl Hair With a Straightening Iron

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A hair straightener styling iron is a handy multi-use tool for a variety of styling techniques. It can be used for much more than just straightening curly or wavy hair. It can do just the opposite--produce a head full of bouncy, soft curls.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Styling iron no more than 1 inch in width
  • Moisturizing shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Styling lotion or gel with thermal protection
  • Comb
  1. Step 1

    Wash your hair with a moisturizing shampoo, and apply a good conditioner. Make sure you hair is completely dry before you begin.

  2. Step 2

    Apply a styling lotion or liquid gel. Use one that has thermal protection to protect the hair from the heat.

  3. Step 3

    Part the hair into sections no wider than the straightening iron, and comb any tangles out of the section.

  4. Step 4

    Clamp the iron at the end of the section, and curl it upward, working very slowly. Hold the flat iron in place in the curled position for about 6 seconds, and slowly uncurl the flat iron and remove it carefully from your hair.

  5. Step 5

    Continue to curl the hair section by section until the entire head is curled. Spritz the curls lightly with hairspray to control frizz and help preserve the curls longer.

Tips & Warnings
  • Color-treated hair or very fine hair will require lower temperatures, and curly or coarse hair will need more heat.
  • Don't use am iron to curl your hair regularly because the heat can damage and break your hair.

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on 1/22/2009 Check out other ways to curl hair at http://www.ehow.com/how_4729364_curl-hair.html

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