How to Use a Curler

Be careful when using heat on your hair.

A curling iron, or curler, is a tool found in many women's hair-care arsenals. The small appliance can take you from straight to curly, or smooth out a kinky 'do. Be sure to protect your hair from heat with a heat protection product and use the lowest setting possible to avoid damaging your hair.

Things You'll Need

• Curling iron
• Heat-protection product
• Bobby pins
• Big hair clips

Instructions

1. Choose a curling iron with a barrel that accommodates the length of your hair. Get a skinny barrel for short hair, a thick barrel for long hair, or both if you have layers.

2. Wash and dry your hair as usual. Separate it into four sections. Use big hair clips or bobby bins to keep three of the sections out of your way.

3. Turn the curling iron on to the lowest setting possible to achieve the look you want. Spray the free section of hair with the heat-protection product.

4. Separate a 1-inch wide section of hair. Starting at the scalp, place the section between the barrel and the clamp and move the iron down toward the ends.

5. When you reach the ends, turn the iron toward your face for a curl-under, or away from your face for a flip. Hold for two seconds, then release.

6. Continue in 1-inch sections until all your hair is curled.

References

• Woman's Day: How to Use a Curling Iron