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Curling Iron Tips: Creating Waves
If you want big, bouncy waves, use a curling iron with a very wide diameter. For tighter curls, use one that has a narrower diameter. Here's how to choose the right curling iron for the type of look you're after...
Big Waves
A curling iron that is 2 inches in diameter will create large, loose waves in longer hair, or help smooth short hair. TIP: Wrap large sections around iron to smooth... wrap small sections to create waves.
Slight Waves
A curling iron about one-and-a-half inches in diameter will create nice, soft waves. TIP: Curl small sections of hair with the curling iron, then clip each section to head. When cool, release pins and run fingers through hair.
Big Curls
The size used to create large curls is usually three-quarters to one inch in diameter. TIP: Spritz small sections with mousse, then wrap them around iron and hold for five seconds. Release curling iron, let hair cool, then use fingers to separate curls.
Tight Curls
The size used to create tight curls is usually only three-eighths in diameter... these narrow curling irons produce a ringlet effect. TIP: Wrap small sections from ends to roots in a spiral. Hold five seconds. Release curl, then let cool... spritz with hairspray, but do not touch!
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Jul 19, 2011
Michelle
Thanks for the tips! I can't wait to try it with my favorite curling iron! my Karmin Salon Pro Clipless Tourmaline Curling Iron it is awesome and leaves my hair really soft and shiny I love it!
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Jun 11, 2010
Gillian
people with thick hair, ms brandy, try a perm if you have really healthy hair and are willing to deal with one hair style for a long time. If you reaaally want curly hair but don't want to take the time every morning to do it, get a perm, it lasts a month or more with thick hair.
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May 15, 2010
Kourtney
Instead of putting my hair in between the base of the iron and the part that comes up, I wrap my hair around the whole curling iron when it is closed and hold it there for a few seconds and VIOLA! amazing curls! the best thing ive ever done to my hair! all of my friends have tried it and absolutely love it!!
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May 5, 2010
Brandy
my hair is so thick i can never get the curls to stay even with hair spray and it takes so long. im sick of spending 120 dollars just to get my hair curled need some tips!!
thnx
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Dec 31, 2009
Molly
Thankyou, I decided do the tight curls for myNew Years party,and they worked great, everyone was asking me whereI got my hair done...I said Idid them myself! Everyone was in shock at how wonderful they turned out..
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Sep 26, 2009
kayla
i have short hair and very dtraight and never can get it to stay what should i do?????
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Sep 21, 2009
taylorelizabeth
i heard sleeping with braids in your hair works. is that true?
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Jun 4, 2009
Shannon
I have halfway down my back, non-layered hair. And I want large loose curls like Blake Lively in Gossip Girl (google it) what curling iron size would be best?? thanks!
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Mar 26, 2008
elia
but there is lots of huge waves how does it get made??
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Mar 11, 2008
heather pate
i have shoulder length hair with long layers. what's the best size curling iron and technique for getting them to flip up.
thanks
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