To curl your hair with a straightener (flat iron), follow these expert steps for beautiful, lasting curls:

Preparation

• Use a straightener with rounded edges for easier curling.
• Section your hair to work with manageable pieces; smaller sections create tighter curls, larger sections produce looser waves

Curling Technique

1. Clamp the Hair: Take a small section of hair and clamp the straightener near the root (about an inch or two from the scalp) with the plates closed

2. Twist the Straightener: Twist or rotate the straightener 180 to 360 degrees away from your face so the hair wraps around the barrel-like edge of the flat iron

. This twisting motion is key to forming curls.

3. Pull Through: Slowly glide the straightener down the length of the hair while maintaining the twist. The slower you go, the tighter and more defined the curl; faster movement results in looser waves

4. Finish the Curl: At the end of the hair, you can gently twist the curl with your fingers to help it hold its shape as it cools

Tips

• Hold the straightener at a slight angle or horizontally to help the hair wrap smoothly around the plates

• If curls are too tight, you can quickly run the straightener over them to loosen

• For a natural look, leave the top and ends of your hair less curled and focus on curling the middle sections

• Always use heat protectant products to avoid damage.
• Let curls cool completely before touching or re-curling any sections for better hold

This method works well for all hair lengths and textures, and with practice, you'll be able to achieve salon-quality curls using just your straightener