Flat Iron Hair Curling Guide!
I wanted to create a video that goes through many curling techniques and hair curling fundamentals because there are many people who ask me how to curl the hair. I hope this video will make hair styling a much more simpler task to accomplish. I wanted to go through the simple hand moves and twists that create a world of difference when styling and/or curling the hair. Please let me know if this is helpful and share some of your creative hair styles.
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Today I wan na share with you guys, really easy methods and techniques of using your flat iron to create different curls and waves. Very easy.. I wanted to keep it more of like a guide where I show you different various techniques of how you twist of how you wrap of how you press of how you bend your flat iron.. Hopefully, hopefully, this will shed some light. If you have any questions, concerns or you just can't get that certain style down., Hopefully I can help you., Let's begin., So the first method or technique is how you twist your flat iron., And this is either away from your face or towards your face just because It gives you completely different styles.. Let me show you., So this right here is when you take your hair and you curl it away from your face. This, I feel, like it kind of opens up your face'cause. You have that hair and it's swooping away kind of like when you're walking into the wind. You know what I mean And now let me show you what it looks like when you're curling it towards your face.. So you take your hair and instead of away you do it towards your face.. As you can see, the waves they're completely a different look., The one that's going away from your face. It'S a little bit more soft, it's a little bit more feminine and it's a little more modern. Take on that wave versus the one that's going towards your face.. This Is giving a very old Hollywood-esque, because you're kind of it's curving towards your face and it's kind of hiding your face in a way.. The next thing, when you do these kind of waves towards or away from your face, you can also alternate them.. That'S what I like to do as well many times., So the very first sections that are towards my face. I like to go away just because I feel like it opens up my face a little bit more and the way it moves. It just moves very naturally, and then the next section go towards my face and it kind of plays with the technique a little bit.. Let me show you., Because this one is away from my face this next section, I'm gon na do towards my face. Same thing. Twist it towards first and then down., You can see it right, there. Just kind of plays with each other. And this one we're gon na go away. And again. I think it gives a completely different look but still similar enough.. It all depends on which way you wan na twist, the flat iron towards or away.. That'S a personal preference in my opinion. So play around with it., See what you think see what you like, even for your face, shape for your hair needs for your hair wants and I think you'll find that perfect method for yourself.. Let'S move on to the next technique or the next method. I think you should pay attention to.. The next technique and method is how you hold your flat iron, because when you hold it in a different way, it can have different results.. So the very first one you just saw how I do it is you hold it vertically, but at an angle and this one I think, results with really elongated curls, depending how much you pull on the hair.. So let me quickly show you. You take your flat iron put your hair through the plates. You give it a twist depending how many twists you wan na do just do a 180, and then you gently pull it down at an angle. Just like so.. The next way is when you hold it horizontally and then pull it down. So exact same thing.. You take the hair, you pull it through the plates, you give it a good twist, but you hold it horizontally and down.. This right here gives more of a body and a bounce, depending how thick of a section you grab how high your heat is, but you can see the hair is a lot more. It'S a lot shorter. It'S a little bit more bouncy, it's not as long and it's a very different style that you can go for. And the next way you can hold your flat iron. So many people do this because it's quite easy you hold up.. Instead of down at an angle, you just hold it straight up., You do it take the hair through the plates. Just like this, you give it a twist and then you just basically pull it through the hair, very gently.. So this method and technique, I would say, is the closest to a curling iron method, just because you're holding the plates up instead of down at an angle., Very easy to use very comfortable.. That way, you don't have to do too much twisting and you're literally mimicking a curling iron, except you have the two plates.. The next method/technique is the wrap.. There'S no twisting involved.. All you do is just wrap your hair around the flat iron and you slide it. Down., Let me show you. You take a section of hair. Take your flat iron.! You keep your plates open., You take your hair and your wrap it around slide it through the plates, clamp it and just very gently slide down.. Just like that. Wow., Very easy.. I feel like this is the easiest technique, but again you have to implement. Are you going to wrap it around or away on your flat iron So see this one is going away from my face because I wrapped it away. This one is gon na go towards my face.. Let me quickly show you., You take your hair and instead of wrapping it away we're gon na wrap it going around and through.. Let go clamp and slide., And it's going towards my face.. So you see this, it's wrapping it and then through.. So you see, most of that wave is towards the bottom of the hair.. If you have very long hair, I would suggest this method just because it's easy. There's no twisting involved., You wrap you press and you slide down. and again you can hold your flat iron horizontally at an angle. You can again play around with the first method and techniques that I talked about in the beginning.. I feel like those are so important of how you're holding your tool just to really see what you prefer from your hairstyles.. The next method and technique is called the bend.. This is where you literally take your flat iron and you bend it up down up down or you can alternate it down up down up down up. The same as the very first technique. It all depends how you wanna start off your curl or wave.. So this right here, I would say, is the S method.. It'S definitely easy once you get the hang of it, but with this one I would say requires quite a bit of like trial and error and seeing how you like it., So starting off with a section of hair, I usually get a little bit more of a Wider section and what you do is you take your flat iron you're gon na keep it horizontally and what you do is you kinda start bending it down, and then you flip it back up and then you take it down again., Just like that., You see how It gives that nice little wave And on this side I'll show you how I go up instead of down.. So first you begin up and then go down. Up down. And then you finish it off.. So you can see it's a little bit different but similar enough. You know what I mean So this one. I also like to alternate At the very top I'll start up and then I'll go down. But then I'll start alternating midway just to kinda, give a different dimension, a different look to the waves, so they're, not all unison.. A little bit different because natural waves, they don't all go in the same direction. They're kind of you know, do their own thing on your head.. So I do appreciate this one'cause. It looks like you didn't, try so hard, but you do have a little bit of a bend happening here and there and it's quite easy. And, like I said you can also play with your angle of the flat iron. So taking it, a little bit at an angle like this., Gives a very different look.. Once you figure out the method that you prefer with this bend technique, it's really easy and it takes not even a couple minutes to do your full head ,'cause. The thing is, you, don't have to be very precise, with it. Just go for it and you're done.. The next method is called the pressing method.. This is literally where you take the flat iron and you press it over a certain pattern that you are creating Again. This is very easy, but it is the most time-consuming.. This is the most creative, the most imaginative, because you can do your hair around any kind of object and then you take a hot flat iron and then you press it to create that style. People were going crazy. Wrapping it around pencils, chopsticks whatever you could possibly Find to wrap your hair around it and then take your flat iron and press it over to get that heat through or you can do like the pinup curls.. You can do like those little bends and you can press it.. So, for example, you can take a section of hair and you kind of bend it down. You take your flat iron and you press it a couple of times over this area. Just like that., And then you take this part and you kind of place it up and again you just basically following that curvature by pressing And see it gives a very slight Wave but I feel like this one is the hardest, because then you can get pins involved, but it's just like you can do so much.. The next thing you can just take a section of hair and you literally wrap it around chopsticks., Literally I'm not even kidding., And just wrap it. Hold it there at the very end.. You take your flat iron and you press.. You hold for a couple of seconds and then you move it down that section of hair and just kind of move it back and forth. Until it heats through. You kinda, let it cool off., It's still hot. You let it cool off, and then you reveal your creation. See that - And this is why I'm saying this takes a lot of effort, a lot of creativity, a lot of time, because you'll be Doing a lot of hair., I would say this is very artistic.. This is very what's the word, I'm looking for Avant-garde, Very avant-garde yes., But it's just. I feel like this one. You can have so much fun with try it different ways., The next one. Let'S do the pin curl, where you have little pins ready., You take a section of hair and you wrap it around your two fingers. Again, you can wrap it. Whichever way you prefer but keep it kind of nice and tight., And then you slide it off the fingers kind of from underneath, but still holding it just like so. And then take the hair.. You gently clamp it like sideways and you hold it in there. And this one you actually just press and you hold for maybe five to 10 seconds, depending on how thick your hair is, how much heat it needs how high your heat is on your flat iron.. I'M just kind of moving it around., My layers are getting out. And then, instead of letting go, you basically wrap it back up while it's still hot and hold it with the pin and let it set. Another great pressing method. Is you take a section of hair? You do a three strand braid and you can do small little sections. You can do big sections like big braids. And take your flat iron and you press it down. And you just move it down the section of hair and again, depending on how thick your braid is, how wide how thick you might wan na hold it for a Little bit longer, but always just kinda, keep it moving in a way., And you can also, of course, take these sections and spread them out before you clamp that way you get bigger sections., But again, this is all about your technique, your method.. Do you want really thick bigger waves, really tight little curls little crimping looking technique, But again this is gon na take quite a bit of time, but it's fun. ( chuckles )! You can get really creative here.. Instead of sleeping all night long in braids you just braid it, you clamp it you press and then you undo it.. It'S not the best method that I would prefer to use a flat iron. But this is fun., It's the most time-consuming, but you can get very creative.. Let'S see what this one looks: like., [, Andrey ], That's just a big wave., Just a nice big wave.. This is, I think, more about having fun with it. You know what I mean: Getting your creative side, your artistic side out and just having fun with your hair, or do it on somebody else. If you really wan na explore different techniques, different options., [, Andrey ], You can have a flat iron party. Flat iron party.. Just be careful., Don't burn any hair off.. Another way you can do this is you can do it horizontally and then you go down and then wrap it back up into your fingers, and then you clamp it out of the way. That way. This will ensure that the that the curl is nice and set it’s a little more consistent, it’s, more uniform, and I personally prefer it like. I mentioned.. I hope this shed a little bit more light on how to use a flat iron, ,'cause, there's so many different techniques and different methods, but I feel like once you get those first, several methods and techniques down you'll know exactly what you wan na do. You'Ll get very proficient at it and then you won't even really have to think about it and you'll just do whatever. You'll wrap you'll twist. You bend you press whatever your heart desires, but I feel like this is a good little guideline of what you can do and what, if maybe you're, doing something and you're not getting the result. Maybe you'll understand why you're getting those results and why you should be doing something else to get the other result that you're trying to get. But you don't know how to get there. If you guys are gon na, have fun with this and try new methods and techniques. Please share your photos with us and videos, your befores and afters.. I think especially seeing people doing it around chopsticks pencils, whatever you can think of kitchen utensils., I did a parody on that. That was hilarious. But yeah. I think it's just so much fun and you can get really creative All right. You guys, please let me know what your favorite method is and what makes it easier for you.. But for now you guys thank you for watching and spending time with me and these flat iron methods and techniques and I'll see you in the next one very soon.. Bye. ( Blows kiss )
Comments
Brandii Linville: I watch your videos ALL THE TIME, but I never comment because I am 52 years old and, though I learn a lot from your channel, I don’t feel I have much to contribute. This video, and many others, show women who grew up with hot rollers (and curling irons, but long lasting waves came from hot rollers) how to modernize our hairstyles and use modern appliances. You do that so well with make up too. Thank you for being inclusive and breaking it down in to smaller steps so we can all enjoy new styles!
Julia G.: My technique is basically: grab random section, at random angle, pulling at random direction.
Ellen Osborne: Has anyone noticed that the older Milana gets, the younger she looks?! Stunning.
Rachel Collier: Yes I needed this. I'm so bad at curling with a flatiron
Jordan Olsen: Your video ideas are on another level! So original and unique I just love watching them all! ♥️
K K: Thanks for the excellent content! The way you give so much direct information makes your content easy to understand! As someone who's never "got" how to do my hair {the same way, some people just don't get math} your videos helped me figure out an aspect of my apperance that I've been able to control or enjoy. Thanks for the positive and uplifting way you thoughtfully and generously share such useful information!
nothing_butsunshine: Perfect timing! I just bought a new straightener with curved edges so I'm going to be using these tips. Thank you!
Priscila Bee: The problem is I start motivated and eager; then half way through my hand/wrist get tired and I half ass it, and end up looking crazy lol
Claire Stevens: I find when I use a hair straightener to curl my hair, the curls don't last, they fall out very quickly compared to using a curler xx
littlemissmel88: Thank you for this video! I've tried so many times to curl my hair with a flat iron it is always horrible! Never get a good curl. Must keep practicing!
Shalien Gardner: Oh my goodness !!! Who knew you could do so much with a flat iron !! I have never been successful with curling my hair with a flat iron before, tried it a few times and failed miserably!! After your brilliant explanation and demonstration cannot wait to give it another go! Thank you
Elaiza Alvior: I love how smooth your hair and iron, it just gets along together. And i love you make curls and waves. Amazing
carly gaeth: Love this! The issue I run into is that I have naturally curly hair and often need to straighten my hair first to achieve the same looks. I’m interested to see how the bend method works on my hair.
Denise Goodnite: I actually did my hair like she did at the beginning of the video today. I watched one of her videos on flat iron curling almost a year ago and i learned it from her. I also alternate the way the hair curls like she does.
Brandy Lay: Seriously, thank you for this! I always want wavy hair, yet I never quite know how to do it. (I basically throw it in a messy bun everyday.) You're videos are the best!
Laura Duffy: Girl! You make it look so easy!! I tried and I ended up with a birds nest on my head and a burnt thumb!!! I shall keep on trying!
Ayesha's Makeup Station: Best and most exact detailed presized video on curls ive ever watched..no elongated bullshit but real easiest tecniques as mentioned in description..thank you so much..u really sorted it out honey
Mrs. Ramsey: I can def appreciate this video as I don't do much to my hair outside of blow drying mostly being lazy but the times I've wanted to do something to my hair not being familiar with the techniques is kinda what doesn't allow me to explore. So thank you for this.
Mandy Magnuson: I loved this video I've never been able to do the curling with a flat iron and I've tried belive me..! This made it so much easier to understand and now I'm going to try again to do it with the many ways you showed me. Also my hair never likes to stay curled either. More of a straight hair girl I guess but love to try to make it work just hate to put so much hairspray in that it's stiff as wood.
AshleyLynn918: Could you do a video about the different types of French braids? Like maybe a full head braid. Or a braid that starts underneath the hair etc.
Susan Craigo: Seems like your hair grew so fast. I love the length. Do you get trims every 6 to 8 weeks or do you wait longer? I get a trim every 12 weeks, but my hair doesn't seem to move past my shoulders.
It’s MiMi: Thanks for making this video. I enjoyed it. I think that Dyson flat iron makes all the difference when creating these looks because of the beveled edges.
Dorian Meyette: I soooo needed this tutorial! Thank you!
Theresa Harrison: Awesome, never thought of using a flat iron to curl. Looks like it's less damaging to hair then curling iron. Thanks for sharing. Love all your videos
V T: You always take things to the next level! Thank you very much, I learn a lot from you!
SARAH LAVENDER: Just got a new flat iron. First time today curling w one. Great video for newbie like me. Thanks Malibu.
festivelady826: I'm so envious of how fast your hair grows. I've worn a pixie my whole life and for the first time, I let my hair grow. I didn't get it cut for almost 2 years and it is just now to the tops of my shoulders. It just doesn't grow and I take biotin w/keratin, which makes my nails grow long but not my hair!! You look so beautiful with long hair!!
Connie Feltman: I LOVE YOUR HAIR LENGTH! Never Ever Cut ... except trims! You look s good with it long! And thank you for this vlog on curls with a flat iron! Kiss the baby boy got me! ❣️⭐️
crafty326: I am a little confused, I have seen you put the hair IN the iron and then wind it, and here you put the hair AROUND the iron and then pull it thru. Why the difference? Or does it matter? I love your videos and have learned so much from you. I am 71 years and have very layered hair. All these new techniques are terrific! Keep it up.
Ladeedra Donaghey Gatson: I think some of the best curls also can be made from scissors That's how I usually do mine it takes about I say 10 to 20 seconds between 10 30 seconds you hold the scissors inside your hair it's better when it's your hairs like warm or flat iron first but I do mine either way and it still comes out okay so yeah it's a different way to get good curls as well and it's very efficient cuz you can do it on the go to wherever you're going it's about time you get there just trust me I know✂️️
Sunshine Girl: Actually you are to alternate direction so the curls don’t swish together. That is the technique taught in beauty school.
Beth Meredith: Great timing, just bought a flat iron and needed this. Thanks and take care, blessings from East Tennessee. xx
Sally Hover: Thank you for this!! I’ve been practicing and struggling lol!
J. Nguyen: The bend is my natural hair texture! Lol however I have 2 stubborn almost straight sections that I can now bend to match the rest! Thank you
Lejla Husejdic: Super helpful :) Thank you for going into details.
Fiona Darragh: Love watching all these tips and tricks ❤.
Dawn Sommerfield: Hi guys. Milana, thank u. I just bought the curling iron that makes waves, and ur tutorial helped me a great deal. U gave a few ways 2 use the iron, one of which i will use right away. Thx again!
Angel Marie-line Chislett: Best tutorial EVER! Lots of technics to try, thanks
Shelby Hyosaka: What brand or type and size of flat iron do you recommend for the curls? I know you do them quite often with your Dyson. Thank you!
Ashley Bibi: I watched one of your videos last year n you taught me to curl my hair using my straightener something I could never do no matter how many videos I watched but I have that video saved in times when I'm desperate and need to refresh my skills.
Stephanie Schabel: This is the best flat iron tutorial video I have seen on YouTube I finally get how to do it! Ty!
The Bookworms Nook: This is a super helpful tutorial. I'm going to try these techniques.
Heather: Thank you for all you teach us. I watch alllll your videos, even on Facebook!
B R: Thank you soooo much for creating this amazing video!
Birdy Tayshus: Lovely easy to follow tutorial. Delightful and fun to watch! Thanks sweet young lady! From down under!
Lori Pohlman: LOVE all these tips!!! Thank you!
Alexis Mask: I needed this video so much . Thank you!!
Ruth Stela Wijaya: Such a helpful guide! Thankyou for sharing
Lolita Ismanovska: Genius !thank you! now comedy me trying to do this on my own
Viana Rosenberg: Girl!! Yes!! The best flatiron video I have ever seen!! Thanks!!
Rn Tn: Break time at work because I NEED this!!
Natasha Fowler: How do you manage to curl the back of your hair, I keep trying my best to curl my hair but I never get it right xxx
Amanda Cronwright: please do this with a curling iron!!! I loved this video! i would love to see this with a curling iron!!!!!
Kat: Can you do this same video but with a curling wand? I’m still learning how to curl my hair
Lily G: I love how meticulous you are and how you clearly explain the different techniques and results! And I thought the guy in the background who said, “Wow” at 5:04 was so funny!
Amy Black: When I was little I used my straightener to curl my hair around my dads screw driver and made little ringlets
Silv: Great video! Thank you and have the Dyson straightener to play with and love it.
Jay Bunny Babe: This is sooo cool. I didnt know there was so many different waves/ curls you could do with a flat iron. Do the waves work on long hair?
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Mackenzie: Looove this video! You’re probably my fav reviewer/tutorial/youtuber because you’re so thorough!
K Hill: Gosh! You make it look so easy!
LORRAINE WILKINS: Thank you! This was an excellent video.
Saori K.: This is so helpful, Milabu! Thank you!!
Yaritsi Diaz: Yesss I need this video, thanks a lot.
Debbie Sue: What a fun and unique video on how to use a flat iron! :)
美愛: Could you share the tips of your silky shiny hair? I saw lots of your videos ironing your hair frequently but they still look strong smooth and beautiful
Pixie Bell: Love your videos ! Keep them coming
李伟铨: I also have a similar hair straightener, which is also good for use
Mary Miller: I could watch your hand movements all day long. Very elegant.
Jennifer LaPlante: She is SOO CREATIVE! Love it! Coxo
Dazer Reigh: It’s funny how people do things differently, I always hold the iron with plates pointed up simply because when your done you just gently pull down, having the plates pointed to the ground seems so awkward to me, looks easy for you LOL but I would be so awkward like that.
Garcia Clemence: Thanks ! You are so universal ! I am French and I follow you since several years ! Do you do something to make your hair grow faster ?
Anni S: What size flat iron do you use for this?
Sz M: This flat iron seems very good. I need one.
weight loss rookie: Can you make curls and waves using the Tymo Ring? Can you please make a video exploring that?
Hailey Robb: Just so y’all know, YouTuber Kayley Melissa invented the wrap around flat iron curl in 2016!
zoexxl: I’m horrible with my hair & make up, but love watching your videos for tips & tricks, which I still can’t master!
Kat: Can you review Hairtage by Mindy McKnight? She just came out with a flat iron, hair dryer, deep waver, and other hair tools. They’re at Walmart and under $40 so I’m curious to see if they’re worth it.
RSM: My method wasn't on here and im afraid its because it is bad and damaging. I dont wrap my hair around chop sticks, I just twist sections of hair tight,and run the flat iron over it. It actually ends up looking like dreadlocks as it cools down, and then I separate it. It gives a totally different look than any of these. I like it because it is quicker than any of these because you don't have to do all of your hair. I think it looks kind of bohemian style, maybe? Please try it.
Tranae Robinson: I love this! Thank you!
KayBee Bee: Do you recommend another straightener to use for curling? (I can't afford a $500 one) Thanks!
Waniya Emaan: Love it ❤️... it was very helpful
JeNnIfEr SwEeT: Echt genial, werd auf jedenfall ein zwei Tipps aus probieren, mir hat das Video echt gefallen, danke dafür❣
Helen: Hi I love your videos! I’m learning what kind of flat iron are you using? Thank you
Emma Arif: Such a nice straightener ♥️
Laurel Cruz: Thank you!!! I needed this!
alissa landen: Great tips and fun ideas!
Zoe Jones: Would love to see a video of updo hairstyles with your hair length now
Jade Añonuevo: I used to curl my hair with a flat iron when i have medium length hair but now I have a really long hair and i find it hard curling my hair with a flat iron. I cant get a really curly strands with it.
Cher Cooper: I love this video!! Thank you thank you!!!
Roberta Stevens: I'm in awe at how much she knows about curling hair
T M: Great vid! Learned a lot!! And subscribed, of course!
Elyn Starnes: this is the best video to ever be made!!
j_23: This is really helpful thanks a lootttt
Kathleen Martin: I know its not trendy, but i still use and love my hot rollers. Roll it watch a youtube video and take them out.. However i will be trying the open wrap one on vacation when i dont want to pack as much.
Rellie Kanee: Why can’t I curl my hair w a straightener? Rrrrggg it’s so frustrating. I have tried for more hours than I’d like to admit. Looks so easy and I know it is, but I just CANNOT get it
rimsha asif: This video really taught me stuff
George Habib: I loved this video it is helpful but one thing was constantly making me stressful that she styled the hair on the sides over 5 times!! What happened to these hairs!! Also it will not give the desired result After the re-pass
Quaint OnQuaint: OMG I was watching you when I had really short hair and our hair was the same length and now it still is XD
Miss Kendschebaewa: I am so jealous of how fast you hair grows