Q&A for How to Curl Your Hair with a Flat Iron

Nope, there is not a difference. They are two terms for the same thing and work the same way.

Separate out a small section (about the same size as the wand). Wrap your hair from roots to ends, hold for a few seconds, and release.

You can wrap damp strands around the pencil in a spiral and allow them to dry. This creates a very tight curl. Make sure use a pencil with a rounded stem for a smooth curl.

You can only straighten your hair with a very large curling iron. If your hair is naturally curly, you may have to blow it out first, then refine with the iron.

You can wrap damp hair around straws to create tight coils. Wind small sections from roots to ends in a spiral, allow your hair to dry, then remove the straws.

Make sure to use a high quality straightening iron that is set on a temperature appropriate to your hair, and always protect strands with thermal protectant before styling. Use heat stylers no more than twice a week, and less often if hair is damaged or dry.

The best way to get an even curl on both sides of your head is to hold the iron vertically and, with the clamp open, wrap strands around it from roots to ends. Then clamp the hair and hold for a few seconds before releasing. Wrap hair away from your face, or counterclockwise on the right.

You do not have to. However, it is highly recommended that you do so, in order to protect your hair from as much heat damage as possible. Not using it will leave your hair vulnerable and exposed to heat damage.

Separate your hair into thinner and smaller sections. Although this will take a longer amount of time, it will definitely help. You can also try using mouse or hair spray to hold the curls.

Start at the lowest setting of heat, and straighten or or curl a strand of hair. If your hair doesn't hold the curl, or if it won't straighten, dial it up a notch. Repeat until you find the setting that makes your hair hold the style you want it to be in.

It is likely being burned by the iron. Make sure you use a good product that protects against heat before you use any kind of iron on your hair.

Yes, you can. I'd recommend straightening it first, though, to make it easier to get the right texture for you.

It all depends on how thick you want the curls, and how thick your hair is. If you have thick hair, you should break it into 5-6 sections. If you have medium hair, do 4-3. And if you have fine hair, do 3-2. Again, it all depends on your hair type and the style you're going for.

It is recommended to keep it on for 10-15 seconds, but if you have weaker hair (or finer) then you should keep it on for about 5-8 seconds.

Try teasing your hair with a large comb before you curl it. This thickens your hair up a bit and helps it stay in place.

Part your hair in two sides and bring each to the front to curl it.

Just press the arrow pointing down. If it doesn't go down anymore, that means it is at its lowest setting.

Depends on the natural texture of your hair, humidity levels, and the amount of product you put in it. Pin-straight hair without much product added to the finished curls won't hold the curls longer than a few hours.

You can always curl your hair without it, but the spray is to protect and hold the shape of the curl.

You could try anti-frizz shampoo and conditioner, which can be quite expensive, or you could use anti-frizz spray.

It will if your hair has already been straightened.

It depends on how long and thick your hair is. If it is short and thin, you're looking at 5-15 minutes, but it can take over an hour with extremely long, thick, frizzy hair.

The curls won't keep their shape for as long.

Yes, although you might be a bit sweaty and hot by the end of it. Make sure you have patience before starting. Separate your hair into A lot of sections, one by one. A section shouldn't be wider than half your finger.

The secret to this curl is keeping the hair wrapped flat against the curling iron barrel without twisting. To keep the hair flat against the curling iron, you’ll need to adjust your hands each time you go around the iron; otherwise, the hair will naturally want to twist around the barrel. If you have fine hair and desire more volume, this curl type is for you!

Because it is damaging your hair. Consider using heat protecting spray to prevent the straightener from burning and damaging your hair.

Flat paddle irons are too flat to curl hair. They may generate loose waves, but not curls.

Comb through your hair, place it in the handles of the straightener, and slide it down the hair.

Make sure you put hairspray in. It's also very helpful if you use conditioner to help with static.

If it is frizzy, make sure to use conditioner and the right kind of shampoo for your hair.