Hair Curling Iron Tips
With curls as one the hottest hair styles
around right now, it pays to know how to
make some happen at a moment's notice.
Even natural curl-girls can use curling
irons to add definition or snag some extra
swirls just where you want them.
Here are some tips from the pros:
1. To avoid too-tight ringlets, use an
iron with a relatively large barrel.
One that's at least 1-1/2 inch around
works for everyone except those with
super-fine or short strands.
2. If your hair is layered around the
face, wrap uneven ends in a square of
toilet paper, then curl. The paper will
hold hair neatly in place and allow the
iron to do its job without wisps sticking
out.
3. Normally, it takes about ten seconds
to get a curl. Be extra careful with
fine or color-treated hair, which is easily
damaged; experiment to see if it will curl
in less time. You can always go back for more.
4. Don't get bent out of shape trying to curl
every last strand on your head. Your hair
will look more natural if you leave some undone.
5. If you mess up—the curls are too tight or
you end up with a weird crease—just dampen hair
slightly or spray with an ultra-light conditioner
and do it over.