To create beach waves with a flat iron, point the iron upwards, close the plates around a section of hair, and rotate the iron away from your face.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of how to achieve effortless beach waves using a flat iron:
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Preparation:
- Start with dry hair. Use a heat protectant spray to shield your hair from damage.
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Sectioning:
- Divide your hair into manageable sections. Smaller sections will create tighter waves, while larger sections will result in looser waves.
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The Technique:
- Take a section of hair and clamp the flat iron plates around it, near the roots (but not directly on the scalp). Make sure the plates are pointing upwards.
- Rotate the flat iron away from your face. A full rotation (180 degrees) is typically recommended.
- Slowly glide the flat iron down the hair shaft, maintaining the rotation. The speed at which you glide the iron will affect the tightness of the wave – faster for looser waves, slower for tighter waves.
- Leave about an inch or two of the ends straight for a more modern, beachy look.
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Alternating Directions:
- For a natural, tousled look, alternate the direction of the rotation on each section of hair. Rotate away from the face on one section, and towards the face on the next.
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Cooling and Finishing:
- Allow the waves to cool completely before touching them. This will help them set.
- Once cooled, gently run your fingers through your hair to loosen the waves and create a more relaxed look.
- Finish with a texturizing spray or sea salt spray for added hold and definition.
By mastering this technique, you can achieve beautiful beach waves quickly and easily using your flat iron.
