How to Use Straighteners to Curl Hair

Using a straightener to curl your hair is surprisingly easy! This technique creates loose, beachy waves or tighter curls depending on your technique and the size of the hair section.

Techniques for Curling Hair with a Straightener

Here's how to achieve curls using a hair straightener:

Method 1: Twist and Curl

1. Section your hair: Divide your hair into manageable sections (about 1-2 inches wide). The smaller the section, the tighter the curl.
2. Clamp and twist: Clamp the straightener near the roots of a section of hair.
3. Rotate and glide: Slowly rotate the straightener 180 degrees (half a turn) while gliding it down the length of the hair. The reference video mentions twisting the straightener one full time around, however, this technique is dependent upon your desired curl type.
4. Repeat: Repeat steps 2-3 on each section of hair, working your way around your head.
5. Set the curls: Once all sections are curled, let your hair cool. You can gently run your fingers through the curls for a more relaxed look, or leave them as they are for tighter curls.

Method 2: The "Wrap and Roll" Technique

This method creates a slightly different curl than the twist method:

1. Section your hair: As above, section your hair into small, manageable pieces.
2. Clamp and wrap: Clamp the straightener near the ends of a hair section.
3. Roll and glide: Wrap the hair around the straightener, like you are rolling it up. Slowly glide the straightener down the hair section toward the roots, maintaining the wrap. This technique is not mentioned in the reference, but it's a common alternative.
4. Repeat: Repeat steps 2-3 until all hair is curled.
5. Set the curls: Allow hair to cool and style as desired.

Remember to use a heat protectant spray before using any heat styling tools to minimize damage to your hair.

Tips for Success

• Use small sections: Smaller sections result in tighter, more defined curls.
• Adjust temperature: Use a lower temperature setting to avoid heat damage, especially on fine or damaged hair.
• Practice makes perfect: It may take a few tries to get the hang of it, so don't be discouraged if your first attempt isn't perfect.