How to Curl Hair with Flat Iron

Introduction

If you've been eyeing those beautiful waves and curls in magazines and on Instagram, but don't know how to achieve them at home, we're here to help! There's no need to head down to the salon every time you want a new style—with some practice and patience, you can easily create your perfect curls at home with a flat iron. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Prep and Section

• First, wash and condition your hair. Make sure to use a heat protectant so that you don't damage your hair.

• Part the top layer of your hair into four sections. I used a rat tail comb for this step because it made it easier for me to see where I was parting my hair. You can use whatever tool you're comfortable with, though!

• Put one section aside—you'll come back to that later—and then brush out the other three sections with a round brush (or whatever works best for straightening). You want to smooth down each section before curling it, as well as give yourself ample room between each curl at the end (more on this later).

• Now take out your flat iron and start curling both sides of one piece at once by holding them away from your head while using an upwards motion against each strand of hair individually until they reach their desired length (this will vary based on personal preference). Your curls should look something like this:

Step 2: Starting with the top layer

To start, you'll need to flat iron your hair in sections, starting with the top layer of hair.

To begin curling your hair with a flat iron, use a heat protectant spray and a small amount of product (like Moroccanoil Styling Cream). Then separate the section of hair you want to curl with a wide-tooth comb and slide it into place against the barrel.

Be sure not to overdo it when applying the product because too much can make it difficult for you to get an even result on each curl.

Step 3: On to the side layers

Now you can curl your side layers. If you have longer hair, you can skip this step and just go straight to curling the top layer (the “bang”).

Step 3: On to the side layers!

If you have shorter hair, position a 1-inch flat iron right at the roots of your side bangs so that they hang down at an angle past your shoulders. Then wrap them in place with a styling spray for extra hold.

Step 4: Curl the bottom layer

• Using the flat iron vertically, curl small sections of hair.

• Repeat until all the bottom layer is curled.

• To protect your hair from heat damage, use a heat-protectant spray before each curl!

Step 5: Mist and polish

Mist your hair with a light spray of water. This will help the curls to set into place and keep them from falling flat.

Spray in a shine spray to give your hair an extra boost of shine and prevent it from drying out during this process. Be careful not to use too much, since you'll end up with oily-looking roots if you do! (I know because I've done it.)

Apply a heat protectant spray before curling so that the heat doesn't damage your strands as much while they're being straightened or curled. It's also important not to skip this step if using hot rollers, which can fry your hair if not protected properly.

Protecting Your Hair From Heat With A Heat Protectant Spray

Learning how to curl hair with a flat iron is easy, so you can be ready in no time.

Learning how to curl your hair with a flat iron is easy, so you can be ready in no time. A flat iron is an excellent tool for curling hair because it's fast and doesn't damage strands or cause breakage. They're also affordable and widely available online and at beauty supply stores like Sally Beauty Supply. You can use a flat iron for many different hairstyles: from super-curly waves to tight ringlets, depending on how you set the temperature of your iron and how long you leave it on each section of hair.

In addition to being excellent for styling curls (and straightening), there are several other benefits of using this type of tool over other methods:

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed this tutorial and are now ready to curl your hair with a flat iron!