How to Curl Hair With a Dual Tong Iron
A unique and effective styling tool, the dual tong, or twin-barrel tong curling iron is a great way to produce the perfect S-wave curls. The fork-like tool is best described as two long, thin barrels without a clamp. It can be used on shorter hairstyles, but you appreciate the curls best on medium to long hair lengths. The method for curling is different from the single-barrel curling iron. Instead of wrapping hair around a barrel, you wind the piece through and around the two prongs. Practice is key and getting used to the motion of wrapping the hair through the tool may take a few tries, but once mastered, this tool is a great beauty secret. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Dual tong curling iron
- Heat-resistant glove for irons
- Heat protectant spray
Instructions
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Preheat the iron by plugging it in at least one minute before your are ready to start curling.
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Spray hair evenly and lightly with heat protectant spray holding bottle approximatley 6" from head.
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Set the desired heat depending on your hair texture. Harder to curl hair, such as naturally straight hair, may require higher heat.
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Hold the iron up to the top left side of your head with one hand.
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Grab a thin piece of hair, no larger than 1/2 inch in width from the top left side of your head.
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Slide the piece of hair through the middle of the barrels, wind it around one barrel, bringing it through the middle again and around the other barrel. The motion is comparable to making a figure "8" with your hand.
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Repeat the motion until the length of the hair strand is completely wound around the tool and you are holding on to just the tips of your hair.
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Hold the iron in place for about 8 to 10 seconds, then slide the tool out of the wound hair. Repeat all the way through hair.
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Tips & Warnings
The larger the piece of hair, the less defined the curl will be and the longer the tool will take to fully heat it.
Don't leave the iron unattended.
If you don't have a heat-resistant glove, be very careful not to burn your fingertips.
