How to Curl Hair With a Curling Iron

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Summary: Curls can add an alluring bounce or subtle glamor to your hair that can always be useful to know for a last minute decision of a night out on the town. Whether you're after a flip of the ends or spiral curls, learn how to curl hair like a pro, so you don't have to pay one to do it for you.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Begin by applying a styling gel, mousse or styling spray to clean, damp hair and blow dry until completely dry. Your curls will form better and last longer with the aid of good quality hair products.

  2. Step 2

    Clip your hair back in multiple sections. Release one section and brush or comb it to remove any knots or tangles. Spray lightly with a soft-hold hairspray if your hair is very fine and doesn't hold curls well.

  3. Step 3

    Begin with the undersection of your hair, working your way up to the top. Twist a small section of your hair with your hands for spiral curls, or take a flat, larger section for loose curls.

  4. Step 4

    Open the curling iron by pressing the lever and insert your hair. Close the curling iron barrel on your hair, making sure that all of the ends of that section are completely enclosed in the barrel.

  5. Step 5

    Roll the iron up and hold it for about 10 seconds.

  6. Step 6

    Open the curling iron and release the curls. Proceed with other sections until all areas have been curled.

  7. Step 7

    Flip your head and shake out the curls, then style your hair with your fingers.

  8. Step 8

    Spray with a light hold hair spray to keep your curls in place. For humid climates use a humidity resistant hair spray.

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azorean53 said

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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

Schrlau said

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on 4/5/2008 Well done, simple, I like it!

Victoria said

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on 12/18/2006 You can make a homemade Hot Oil Treatment! Simply melt half a spoon of vegetable oil and mix with a spoon full of olive oil. Rub mixture into dry ends. Wrap a wet hot towel aroud hair. Allow the treatment to sit for 15-30 minutes. Wash your hair and TUDA shiny BEAUTIFUL hair. ( You also could put a plastic bag over you head and let the hot water from the shower run over it).

Victoria said

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on 12/18/2006 You can make a homemade hot oil treatment! Simply melt half a spoon of vegetable oil and mix with half a spoon of olive oil. Rub mixture into dry ends of hair. Take a hot towel and wrap around hair. Allow treatment to sit for 15-20 minutes. Wash your hair and- TUDA shiny beautiful hair! (You could put a plastic bag over your head and let hot water run over it as you shower).

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on 11/28/2006 To keep from burning your scalp, hold a comb between the iron and your scalp, then you get a nice S curl without the burning pain

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