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and condition make all the difference. February 20, 2020 Download Article Download Article Curling hair with a straightener can create full and bouncy curls that won't look like ringlets. It takes a little practice, but once you get the technique down, you will look amazing and practically red-carpet ready. Follow along to learn how to get the beautiful curls you've always wanted – without using a curling iron.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To curl your hair with a straightener, first brush your hair to remove any kinks or knots. Then, plug your straightener in and let it heat up. Grab a 1 to 2 inch (2.5 to 5 cm) section of your hair and pull it away from your head. Next, close the straightener’s clamps around the section of hair, about 6 inches (15 cm) from the roots. Twist the straightener 180 degrees in the direction that you want to curl your hair. Wrap the end of your hair around the outside of the straightener in the same direction that you turned it. Now, lightly pull the straightener away from your head. Hold the clamps gently together as you run it all the way through the ends of your hair. Finally, repeat this process on every other section of your hair that you want to curl. For more tips from our Cosmetologist co-author, like how to make waves or full curls in your hair, keep reading the article! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 4,544,054 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?What is the best temperature to curl hair?Heat Matters
For those with fine or thin hair, keep your iron set below 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Any higher and your strands may burn. For those with coarse or thicker hair, have your curling iron set between 200 degrees and 300 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal curls.
Is 300 degrees too hot for hair?For thicker hair, the range of 300 to 375 is safe. While for thinner hair, remaining below 290 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal. If your hair is not healthy enough or is damaged, then staying away from flat irons is the best solution. According to some stylists above 451 degrees, your hair starts to melt.
Does 150 degrees damage hair?“Putting your styler at the hottest temperature is not the key to getting your hair how you want it. Usually any temperature above 200 degrees celcius will cause damage to your hair.
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