Step-by-step guide to use a hair curling iron

It is true that straight hair is a favorite among most women. But it is also true that spirals can make your hair look gorgeous. Curling irons are great and useful styling accessories that will help you get lovely curled hair.

These curls can be acquired on hair of any length. You can get curls for any occasion on your chin length hair or longer hair which can be cut into waves and layers underneath the shoulders.

Spirals can give a naughty as well as fun filled look to anyone carrying them. Spiral curls will look especially wonderful if you have thick hair.

If you have naturally curly hair, then you will not have to use curling irons. Those having straight hair will have to make use of curling irons. You can be helped if you follow these under-mentioned steps to curl your hair.


1. Make sure your hair is dry before you use curling irons. Apply a heat serum or thermal spray to your hair. This will protect your hair from any damage caused due to high temperatures. Comb or brush your hair thoroughly so that it is free of tangles.

Heat protectants act as a buffer between styling tools and your tresses. Switch on your curling iron.

2. Give some time in which the curling iron will be heated up. If you can’t afford to wait for some time, then switch on the iron well in advance while you are making preparations. Be careful when you are setting the temperature of the curling iron.

Start by setting the temperature at the lowest level and increase it slowly until the temperature level required for your curling is reached. If the quality of your hair is thick, it will require more heat in order to be curled into perfect spirals. You should not use the curling iron on wet hair as that will make your hair limp.

3. Open the curler by holding it around the handle and push your thumb down on the moving part of the handle.

4. Separate your hair into sections of 1” or 2”. Start rolling hair from the tip of each section.

5. While keeping the hair secure with the help of the iron clamp, keep rolling it until you are just one inch away from your scalp. Stay in that position for ten seconds.

6. Open the curling iron and release your curl. Take the curler out carefully. In case you have longer hair, you can make use of bobby pins to hold the shape of the curl while you are working on the rest of your hair.

7. Repeat the whole process for the rest of your hair.

8. After you have created these beautiful curls, apply a holding spray in order to set it in its place.

9. Remove the bobby pins and give a finishing touch to your style with the help of your fingers.

10. You can also make use of a hair spray in order to make your hair look voluminous.
You are now ready to flaunt your curls and earn everyone’s accolade. But keep a few things in mind. You have to take good care of your hair.

All these styling tools take away moisture from your hair. So it is necessary to use a good quality moisturizer that will restore the moisture to your hair.

Also, take care of your hair care appliances. You can use them for a longer time if you keep them in good condition.

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