Use a Hair Straightener as a Curling Tool
But many of these straightener obsessed consumers do not even realize the extensive capabilities of a straightener. They use it to calm the frizz or eliminate curls, but this versatile tool can also spiral curl hair, curls ends under or out and add volume. ÷ There are so many styles and types of flat irons and which one you use, will determine how well each task works.The overall best÷ straightener is one that has an adjustable temperature, floating plates, tourmaline or ceramic plates and a lengthy warranty. ÷ These aspects determine how easily you will be able to style your hair with a hair straightener.
Straightening the hair is the easier and most traditional use for the tool. ÷ Press the hair flat between the two plates and pull it down the the hair. ÷ Depending on the thickness and curliness of the hair, she may need to do this in layers.
Flipping the hair out or under requires nearly the same procedure. ÷ Hold a section of hair between the plates and pull it downward slowly. ÷ When she reaches the end, she should gently begin to twist the hair straightener a half turn away from her head to achieve a "flipped out" look. ÷ Begin twisting 1" to 2" inches before the end of the hair, depending one how big of "flip" you are looking for.
To flip the hair under, follow the above directions but instead of making a half turn away from the head, she should make a half turn toward the hair about 1" from the tips of the hair.
To add volume, without look poofy, is very easy for a girl to do. ÷ After pressing the hair between the plates, pull the straightener (and hair) directly up, rather than down. ÷ This will create frizz-free volume. ÷ Continue this process with all the hair, or maybe just the top layer, depending on the amount of volume you need. ÷ To cement the look, use a flexible hold hairspray immediately after each section is straightened.
The final capability of a traditional hair straightener is spiral curling. ÷ This will work best with medium to long hair and a 1" plated flat iron on a high heat setting. ÷ To do this, grab a small square section of hair, approximately 1" by 1". ÷ Clamp the hair about an inch from the roots to prevent burning the scalp. ÷ Wrap the "tail" of hair forward and around the flat iron. ÷ Then twist the hair straightener one full turn away from the head until the tail is once again sticking straight out from the iron. ÷ Pull the tool gently downward, straight away from the head until the hair is naturally release. ÷ Gently retwist the curl and spray it with hairspray to maintain the curl. ÷ Continue this process, section by section, around the head until the style is complete. ÷ This style takes a little bit of practice but will look great if you put in the effort.
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