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How to Use a Spiral Curling Iron

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By Pamela Rappaport
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Using a spiral curling iron is easy once you get the hang of it. Read this article and you will have beautiful curls using a spiral curling iron in no time.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • spiral curling iron
  • brush or comb
  1. Step 1
     

    Plug in your spiral curling iron and turn it on. Allow it to preheat according to your products directions. There will probably be a heat ready light or dot on your spiral curling iron to indicate when it is heated.

  2. Step 2

    If your spiral curling iron has steam, get the iron ready to steam by pressing the steam button down 3 or 4 times to make sure the steam is coming out. You might not see the steam but if you hear a hissing sound it is working.

  3. Step 3

    You should only use a spiral curling iron on dry hair. Gather a section of hair that is approximately one inch wide. If it is too thick it will not curl.

  4. Step 4

    Open the hair clamp on the spiral curling iron by pressing the lever and put the end of the section of hair under the clamp. There should be arrows to show you which direction.

  5. Step 5

    Wind the hair counter clockwise on the spiral curling iron between the guides. It should fall between the guides easily.

  6. Step 6

    Press the steam button to release steam into the hair.

  7. Step 7

    Leave the curl in place on the spiral curling iron for 30 seconds. Carefully unwind the hair and press the lever to release the end of the hair. Allow the curl to cool completely.

  8. Step 8
     

    Continue with the spiral curling iron until all of the hair is done. Be sure to unplug the spiral curling iron when done.

Tips & Warnings
  • Curls will last longer if you use styling mouse or styling spray before drying the hair.
  • Do not leave the spiral curling iron in contact with the hair too long or you will damage it
  • Do not leave the heated spiral curling iron near plastic as it will melt it.
  • Do not let the heated spiral curling iron touch the counter top as it may leave a burn mark.
  • Do not let the heated spiral curling iron touch skin as burns will result.

Comments  

Tfurby said

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on 12/20/2008 Lots of help! Thanks! 5*

Beckybugg said

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on 12/20/2008 I used to make such a mess of that!

Butterfli said

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on 12/20/2008 Very good ideas. Thanks!

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