To curl hair with a straightener, follow these key steps:

1. Use a heat protectant spray on dry hair to protect it from damage.
2. Take a small section of hair and clamp the straightener near the roots.
3. Twist the straightener 180 degrees (one full turn) away from your face, wrapping the hair around the plates.
4. Slowly glide the straightener down the hair strand while maintaining the twist to create a curl.
5. Once the straightener reaches the ends, release the hair and use your fingers to gently twirl the curl, helping it set as it cools.
6. For a natural look, leave the top and bottom sections uncurled or curl them less tightly.

Holding the straightener at a slight angle or horizontally can help create different curl styles, such as loose beach waves or tighter Hollywood curls. The speed at which you pull the straightener down affects the tightness of the curl—the slower, the tighter; the faster, the looser.

Tips for Best Results

• Always use heat protection before styling.
• Work in small sections for better control.
• Curl hair away from your face to frame it nicely.
• Brush out curls gently if you want a softer wave.
• Practice holding the straightener at a 45° angle and gliding it down smoothly.

This technique works well with most flat irons that have rounded edges, making the hair easy to wrap around the plates for curling.