Make your hair look like it's naturally curly.
"I love your hair! How did you do it?" There's no better compliment than having total strangers walk up to you out of the blue and speak those words nearly everywhere you go. If sexy, S-shaped curls are something you've always wanted but struggled to achieve without expensive trips to the salon, learning use a three-barrel curling iron may be just the answer. Although this particular style can take up to 90 minutes to create, the curls can last three to five days, making your average styling time only 15 to 30 minutes per day.
Instructions
1. Shampoo and condition your hair. If you frequently use styling products, such as sprays, gel and mousse, remove any buildup of residue by shampooing again, or use a clarifying shampoo before conditioning.
2. Comb through damp hair gently with a pick or wide-toothed comb to remove tangles. Blow dry your hair using an electric hair dryer, or allow it to air dry. If your hair isn't naturally straight, take a few minutes to straighten it with a flat iron before moving on to Step 3 to make the curling process go much more smoothly.
3. Make a zigzag part down the top center of your hair using your pick or pointed tip comb. Section your hair into three 4-inch sections -- one down the back, and the other two on the left and right sides. You will be curling the back section first, so tie the left and right sides out of the way using hair ties, as if creating temporary ponytails.
4. Create six to eight horizontal sections (about 1/2-inch thick each) in the back section, beginning at the crown of your head and working your way down to the base of your neck. Twist and clip each section of hair as you go, alternately to the left and right, out of the way of the section below. Do not clip the last (bottom) section, because this is the first section you will curl.
5. Wrap a hand towel around the back of your neck to protect yourself from burns. Comb the first (bottom) section several times to remove all tangles. Spray the hair lightly from roots to tips with styling spray or hair spray. While holding the section of hair taut between your index and middle finger with your left hand, clamp the three-barrel iron onto the hair with your right hand. To achieve the best results, position the iron as close to the scalp as possible without risking a burn. Depending on the thickness and strength of your hair, leave the iron in place between 15 and 45 seconds.
6. Open the three-barrel iron clamp, and slide the iron down until the lowest S-wave in your hair matches up with the top barrel of the iron; reclamp. Use a hand mirror to guide you. Continue working your way down until the entire section of hair is curled. Repeat this process for the remaining sections in the back of your head, working from the neck up to the crown.
7. Repeat Steps 4, 5 and 6 for the left and right sides. The final top sections on either side of your zigzag part are the most important, because they will be the most visible. Getting the iron as close to the scalp as possible without risking a burn creates the look of natural curls.
8. Allow the hair to settle for five to 10 minutes, then gently finger fluff all your curls, paying particular attention to blending the back and side section seams. Avoid combing or brushing your hair, which removes curl and creates frizz.
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