How to Curl Your Hair with Straightening Irons:

A Step-by-Step Guide to Gorgeous Curls

Have you ever wondered how to achieve those bouncy, smooth and luxurious curls at home without curling tongs or a visit to the hairdresser?

Well, look no further!

In this step-by-step tutorial, I show you how to achieve those gorgeous curls with straightening irons.

Keep reading and follow the steps, and you’ll be curling like a pro in no time…

Happy styling!

Tutorial Overview.

  1. Prep your hair.
  2. Set the right temperature on your irons.
  3. Section your hair for full head coverage.
  4. Start curling.
  5. Summary.

Step-by-Step.

Step 1: Prep your hair

Before you even think about grabbing your straightening irons, prep your hair properly! Start by applying a heat protection spray or cream to shield your strands from any heat damage. Then, blow-dry your hair thoroughly, ensuring it’s completely dry and smooth. If you want a super sleek finish, use a blow-dryer nozzle to help smooth out frizz.

For reference, I’m using the EVY Professional BOSS Digi-Force Dryer, which took home the award for Best Electrical Tool at the 2024 Australian Hair Industry Awards.

Step 2: Set the right temperature on your irons

Once your hair is dry, it’s time to set your straightening irons to the right temperature. If your hair is thick like mine, I recommend setting your irons to about 200°.

For fine hair, especially very blonde hair, set your straighteners to a lower temperature (approx. 180°) to avoid damage. Just remember: if the temperature is too low for your hair type, the curls might not hold!

Step 3: Section your hair

While your straightening irons are heating up, section your hair using clips or bands. Smaller sections will give you tighter curls, while larger sections will create looser, wavy locks.

To make sectioning easier, try using two mirrors to see the back of your head!

Step 4: Start curling

Now for the fun part—curling!

Start with the bottom layers of your hair and take the first section. Placing your straighteners close to the roots, gently pull and turn the irons through the section of hair toward the tips. Keep a steady pace as you glide, ensuring the curl forms naturally. When you reach the ends, release your hair from the irons.

Feel free to go over the same section more than once if the desired curl has not been achieved, but be careful not to damage your hair with overheating.

For a more relaxed, beach wave look, try starting the curl further down the section, away from the roots. This will give you softer waves instead of tight curls.

Alternatively, if you’re after a looser curl, you might like try the EVY Professional iQ-OneGlide 1.5″ straightening irons.

Summary.

  • Always use heat protection spray or cream to keep your strands healthy.
  • Set the right temperature on your irons for your hair type.
  • Smaller sections for tighter curls; larger sections for more wave.
  • Keep a smooth, steady motion when curling your sections.
  • Avoid overheating and burning your hair.

Final Tip.

  • For longer holding curls, finish with a light hairspray.

Tools used in this tutorial:

  • EVY Professional iQ-OneGlide 1.0″
  • EVY Professional BOSS DigiForce Dryer
  • EVY Professional Quad-Tec Brush (Round)

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iQ-OneGlide 1.0″

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EVY Professional
BOSS DigiForce Dryer

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EVY Professional
Quad-Tec Brush (Round)

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