How do I curl my hair with a flat iron?!

Apr 22, 2013

Raquel R.

So I got a 1-inch Remington ceramic flat iron so that I can try curling my hair with it. Someone curled my hair with a flat iron before and it turned out beautifully -- perfect, long lasting waves.

For some reason, I cannot for the life of me get my hair to curl this way… I've tried watching several tutorials on YouTube but it doesn't work! Sometimes I will get a perfect curl, but usually they end up uneven and flat at the top. It's so frustrating! I am thinking it's not the flat iron's fault because I have been able to get a decent curl out of it a few times.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Apr 22, 2013

Shannon K.

You wrap your hair around outside, prolly best to watch a you tube video

Apr 22, 2013

Sara N.

Have you tried keeping the flat iron at the roots a little longer? and then slide down slowly. Another thing is that you shouldn't touch your hair until it has set up...has to cool down. I wait maybe 5-10 minutes after the hair doesn't feel too hot any more...then spray a little (I like to put it in my hands and just toss my hair).

I like to make sure I seen toon my hair vertically, so the ends don't get too wide...horizontal sections make me look like a big frizz ball!!

Hope this makes sense!!

Apr 22, 2013

Sara N.

*section...not seen toon.

Apr 22, 2013

Raquel R.

Good advice, guys! Ummm, I guess what I have problems with is how to angle the flat iron and how to twist my hand.

Apr 22, 2013

Tasha B.

Twist sections of your hair then hold the iron on them.

Apr 22, 2013

Raquel R.

Ooooh, that's something to try!