How To Curl Wave Hair With A Straightener

Gather Your Supplies

Before you can create beautiful curls or waves with a straightener, you need to make sure you have everything you need. You will need a good quality hair straightener that reaches at least 400F. You should also have a good quality heat protectant spray and a good brush. A tail comb might also be useful if you have thick hair or if you have layers that you want to keep in place while you curl your hair. If you find that the curl doesn’t last long enough, you can use some hairspray to help keep the curls in place.

Prepare Your Hair

Before you start curling your hair, you need to make sure that your hair is prepped for the process. Start by washing your hair with a good quality shampoo and conditioner. Make sure that you use a conditioner that is made for the type of hair that you have. Once your hair is clean, allow it to air dry until it is completely dry. Use a brush to brush it out, then use the tail comb to section it off. Spray each section with the heat protectant spray, then brush it out again to make sure that the spray is evenly distributed.

Create The Curls

Now it’s time to start creating the curls or waves. Start with the lowest heat setting on the straightener, then slowly increase the heat as you go. Take a section of your hair and place it in the middle of the straightener. Slowly pull the straightener down the length of your hair, keeping the straightener as close to the scalp as possible. Depending on how tight or loose you want the curl, you can either leave the straightener in the same position or turn it the opposite way as you pull it down. When you get to the end of the section, hold the curl in place for a few seconds and then release it. Repeat the same process with each section of your hair.

Styling The Curls

Once you have finished curling your hair, you can start styling it. You can use a brush to gently brush through the curls and make them even. If you find that some areas are not as curly as you would like them to be, you can go over them with the straightener one more time. You can also use a little bit of hairspray to help keep the curls in place. If you want to create a more natural look, you can use your fingers to pull the curls apart and make them look more relaxed.

Final Touches

Once you are happy with the curls, you can start to add some final touches. If you want a more glamorous look, you can use some styling wax or mousse to add some texture and volume to your curls. You can also use some shine spray to make your hair look glossy and healthy. Finally, you can use a little bit of hairspray to help keep the curls in place. And that’s it – you have now successfully created beautiful curls or waves with a straightener!