How to Curl Your Hair with a Hair Straightener

Personally, I love the way my hair straightener curls my hair. I find that when using a professional flat iron versus a regular curling iron I get longer lasting curls. Curling your hair with your hair straightener may sound strange, however it is extremely simple, fast and gives great looking curls.

There are a couple ways to curl your hair with a hair straightener, either way start with clean dry hair. For the best results use a 1 inch Professional Hair Straightener, as well as blow dry your hair straight with a paddle brush or round brush first. Always use a heat protectant before using heated styling tools.

The different methods also produce different looking curls so try playing around with the different methods to see which curl you like best and/or what method works best for your hair type.

Method 1 – Scissor Curl

This method is my favourite, it’s quick and easy and is also a great way to add waves and volume to your hair. I use this method to add waves like the pictures above by following the steps below except instead of starting close to my roots I start about half way down my hair and by pulling my hair in different directions while rotating the iron.

1. Section your hair by layers from bottom to top and secure with hair clips.

2. Taking 1 -2 inch sections at a time clamp the hair iron at the top of the section staying about 1 inch away from your scalp.

3. Twist the iron around 180 degrees and pull the iron down the section of hair while continuing to twist the iron around. The faster you pull the iron down the looser the curl, the slower the tighter the curl will be.

Method 2 – Twist & Pull

This method of curling creates more of a spiral like curl on your hair. Again, the faster you go the looser the curl, the slower the tighter.

1. Same as Step 1 above.

2. Take a 1 – 2 inch section of hair and hold it at the ends.

3. Place your iron over the section about 1 inch away from the roots and wrap your hair around the bottom plate.

4. Clamp plates together and glide your flat iron down towards the ends of hair while rotating the iron outwards. Keep rotating your iron while gliding it down the section until your hair comes out from between the plates.

Ceramic Curling Irons – Benefits

The benefits of using a ceramic curling iron are plenty. A professional curling iron that uses ceramic technology will provide you with beautiful and long lasting curls.

Ceramic curling irons are also less damaging on the hair as they are able to distribute an even heat as well recover heat loss quickly during use without any sudden increase of heat.

Ceramic is known for sealing the hairs cuticle, reducing frizz & static and adding shine to hair.

So, if you’re wanting smooth, sexy curls try a Ceramic Curling Iron and be sure to check out How to Use a Curling Iron and Get the Best Results.

Hot & Popular Hairstyles for Spring 2008

With Spring comes change! Time to update the winter hairstyle and look fresh and vibrant for Spring 2008!

Popular hairstyles for Spring 2008 are feminine and lady like with tailored bob’s, short blunt cuts, long natural styles and unique up-do’s. Hot hair colors for Spring 2008 are natural shades or the complete opposite and bold and colorful!

Either way, healthy, shiny hair is the look this spring with any cut and color.

The bob hair cut comes in many lengths and can be layered and textured. For a sleek sophisticated bob like the pictures above use your flat iron to achieve this look.

Weather you stay long or go short with your hair this spring, another hot look for spring 2008 is blunt bangs.

Again, using a hair straightener, this look is simple to achieve!

UpDo Hairstyles-

Short & Blunt Hairstyles -

For the younger girls, the Emo Hairstyle is extremely popular. This look is sassy, fun and can be done in many different ways to show off your personality!

Emo Hairstyle Pictures -

Where to Buy a High End Hair Straightener

I often find this is a common question amongst those searching for a professional hair iron. Where do I buy a high end Hair Straightener? The question that usually follows is, for a decent price?

There are a couple of options and it all depends on how you prefer to shop. You can go to a Salon and see what they have in stock although for a high end iron you can expect to pay a high end price.

You have the choice of buying online as well and this opens up a huge window of choice. With so many different brands on the market to choose from buying online can be a long process of searching and researching. The benefits of buying online are that you can usually find a better deal, read hair straightener reviews and see before and after pictures of the end results.

If you decide to go ahead and purchase online keep a few things in mind such as making sure you are buying from a secure site, read the return & guarantee policy for the item you are purchasing and it is always a good idea to look for customer reviews and hair straightener iron testimonials as this can say a lot about both the item and the website your are purchasing from.

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