askvity

How Do You Use Hair Curling?

Published in Hair styling 3 mins read

Hair curling involves using various tools and techniques to create curls or waves in your hair. The method you choose depends on the desired curl type, your hair type, and your personal preference.

Curling with a Curling Iron

Using a curling iron requires careful technique to achieve consistent, attractive curls.

  • Preparation: Start with clean, dry hair. You may wish to apply a heat protectant spray to minimize heat damage.
  • Sectioning: Divide your hair into manageable sections. Smaller sections generally result in tighter curls.
  • Clamping: Clamp a 1-2 inch section of hair near the ends, about 1-2 inches from the roots (as suggested by Advice from a Twentysomething).
  • Rotating & Holding: Gently rotate the iron away from your face, holding it for a few seconds (the video "[How To Curl Hair With A Curling Iron | Hairstyling 101 | T3 University](
  • Releasing & Styling: Release the curl, allowing it to cool before touching it. Once all sections are curled, you can gently brush or finger-comb the curls for a looser, more natural look.

Tips for Curling Irons:

  • Use a heat protectant spray.
  • Adjust heat settings based on your hair type; lower heat for fine hair. (as noted in r/Hair).
  • Practice consistent technique for even curls.

Curling with a Curling Wand

Curling wands operate similarly to curling irons but lack a clamp.

  • Preparation: As with curling irons, prepare your hair with a heat protectant.
  • Wrapping: Wrap sections of hair around the barrel, starting near the roots (as described in Curls and Cashmere).
  • Holding: Hold for a few seconds, then gently release.

Heatless Curling

For a damage-free alternative, consider heatless methods:

Maintaining Curls

Regardless of the method, maintaining curls often involves:

Related Articles