How To Use A Two-Prong Hair Iron
Whether you want the sleek waves of a runway fashion model or the soft and tousled waves of a beach babe, your ability to use a two-prong hair iron is crucial. Resembling a pitchfork, a two-prong hair iron (sometimes called a double-barrel wave iron) allows you to create eye-catching waves rather than ringlets in your hair. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Preparation
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Plug your two-prong hair iron into an electrical outlet at least 2 minutes before styling your hair.
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Select the correct setting on the iron for your hair type. For fine hair, choose the lowest setting. For thicker hair, choose the highest.
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Coat your hair in volumizing spray to prepare it for contact with the iron and to help it hold the waves better. If your hair already is thick, use a curl-enhancing spray or a heat-protecting spray. Some type of hair product is necessary to help protect your hair against the heat of the wave iron.
Styling
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Section hair into small sections about half an inch wide, then clip each section up to keep it out of the way until you're ready for it.
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Put on your heat-resistant gloves for added protection against the hot iron barrels.
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Slide the first section of your hair through the center of the pitchfork, and wrap it around the first barrel.
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Wind the hair through the second barrel, and continue weaving hair into an "S" shape until you reach the tip of the hair strands.
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Hold on to the tip of each section to keep the hair in place while waiting for the hair to wave. There is no clamp on a two-prong hair iron, so hold it tight. This is where those heat-resistant gloves come into play.
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Hold hair in the iron for about 8 seconds, then let go of the tips while slowly pulling the iron away from the hair.
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Repeat the wave process on each section of hair.
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Tips & Warnings
For a tousled look, run your fingers through your waves before applying finishing spray. For a sleek look, simply apply finishing spray.
References
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