How to Use Hair Rods?

Hair rods, also known as flexi rods, are flexible styling tools used to create curls and waves without heat. Here’s a guide on how to use them:

Preparing Your Hair

Start with slightly damp or dry hair. If your hair is dry, you might want to use a light moisturizing spray.
Detangle your hair to ensure the rods will glide in smoothly.
Section your hair into manageable parts. The size of your sections will determine the size of your curls.

Wrap: Take a section of hair and begin wrapping it around the hair rod, starting at the end of your hair. According to the YouTube video, "And wrap wrap wrap."
Continue Wrapping: Continue to wrap the hair around the rod, working your way up towards the roots. Keep the tension consistent for a uniform curl.
Bend and Secure: Once you reach the roots, bend the ends of the rod to secure it. The YouTube video says, "And then you're gonna Bend. And hold it in place going backwards."
Repeat: Repeat the process for each section of your hair.

Optional Head Covering: After all of your hair is in rods, you can wrap your head in a silk scarf or bandana, as suggested in the YouTube video which states: "what I like to do at the end is take a silk bandana." This can help prevent frizz and keep the rods in place.

Time: Leave the rods in for several hours or overnight to allow the hair to set properly.
Gentle Removal: Carefully unwind the rods from your hair, being gentle to avoid pulling or snagging.
Style: Style your curls with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb. You can add a light hair spray for extra hold, if desired.

Even Sections: Ensure each section of hair is evenly distributed across the rod.
Consistent Tension: Maintain even tension when wrapping for consistent curls.
Product Choice: Use light products to avoid weighing down your hair.
Practice: The more you use hair rods, the better you will become at using them.

Step	Description
Prepare Hair	Start with damp hair, detangle, and section.
Wrap Hair	Wrap hair around the rod from the end to root.
Bend and Secure	Bend rod ends to secure.
Optional Head Covering	Secure with a silk scarf.
Remove Rods	Gently unwind after several hours or overnight.
Style	Style curls using fingers or a wide-tooth comb.