Q&A for How to Section Hair

Start at the bottom and clip up the top sections of your hair, dropping down the hair that's at the occipital bone (the bone that sticks out in the back of your head). Grab pieces of hair that are only as wide as the curling iron you're using. Alternate the direction you curl each section of hair to create more of a disheveled look, or rotate your curls in the same direction to create a smoother, more cohesive look. Then, drop down another section of hair starting at the top of your ear and continue curling.

Section your hair in quadrants! Do a center part all the way down to the back of the head and then split that in two, going from the top of the head to the top of the ear. Work on one quadrant at a time—if you're going lighter with your hair and using bleach, also start in the back, which is naturally darker. Never start bleaching at your hairline, since the hair tends to be thinner, finer, and more fragile.

Sectioning the hair allows for it to be more easily styled, cut and blow dried. Many women prefer sectioning their hair because it makes it easier to handle. This is especially true for people with long, luscious locks.

Just get a cutting comb, or use the thin edge of a comb to divide your hair into 4 sections. It's like making a '+' on your hair, dividing it into four sections.