Soft Flat Iron Curls
These curls are done with a flat iron. A huge part of getting your flat iron curls to turn out is using the right kind of flat iron! When picking out a flat iron that's good for curling, look for one that's skinny, has rounded edges, and gets somewhat hot on the outside of the plates as well.
Supplied by Hair & Makeup by Steph
Supplied by Hair & Makeup by Steph
| On dry hair, brush out any tangles. | I always start curling at my part, but if it's easier for you, you can do it in sections and start in the back. Either way, take a section about the size of the one I am holding. |
| To start curling, place the flat iron about 3/4 of the way up the strand. | Close the flat iron and twist it away from your face one time, then pull it slowly down the rest of the hair strand while it's still clamped shut. |
| Your curl should look similar to this one, but if it doesn't, these tips might help** | Repeat steps 3 and 4 to curl the remainder of your hair. |
* If your curl doesn't look this curly: slide the flat iron more slowly down the hair strand, giving it more time to get each part of the hair hot enough. You can also try taking a smaller section. Flat iron curls also work best on clean, smooth hair. If there is too much product or if it's too tangled it won't curl as well. * If your curl is only curled at the very ends: Spend more time curling at the top of the strand than at the ends. I always hold the flat iron longer at the top because I want to make sure it's curled. * If your curls are kinked: Your gripping the flat iron closed too tightly. You don't need to grip it really tight to get it to curl. Try holding it closed a little more softly. | |
| Once it's finished, it should look similar to this | To smooth the curls and make more of a wave, run a pick through your hair |
| Once it's combed out it will look less curly and more wavy | I like my curls a little less bouncy than this. If you want your curls not so curly, run the flat iron over the ends a few times until it has the amount of curl you want. |
| This is how it looks after I flat iron the ends. | Finally, get some pomade or wax on your fingers and run them through your hair to add more definition and body. I am using Unite Second Day. |
| Lovely flat iron waves! |
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