Four Hairstyles You Can Create with Your Flat Iron
Time is of the essence these days, especially when it comes to a daily beauty routine. Hair can take considerably longer than anything else—so how great would it be if you only had to use one hair tool to accomplish several different styles? Fortunately, I have not one, but four different ways you can use your flat iron to your advantage, and some are pretty quick! Perfect for work or play, these hairstyles will have you happily using your straightener around the clock.
1. Loose Curls
If you want the type of voluminous curl that’s somewhere between beachy and Shirley Temple, then you’ll definitely want to break out your wand and try these. This video even explains how making loose curls for short hair. Start about two inches from the root, clamp a section of hair, twist 90 degrees up or down and pull it through your hair. If you’ve ever curled ribbon on a wrapped package, that’s the same idea.
2. Side-Swept Bangs
When your bangs are dry, use your flat iron starting at the root and rotate it forward as you pull it through your hair at about a 45 degree angle across your face, ending at the temple. This will help you achieve fashionable, side-swept bangs that curl under. To get a feathered look, just use the straightener on the ends. Beginning about half-way, use your straightener to flip, or rotate, the pieces away from your face until you reach your desired result.
3. Beachy Waves
For developing kinkier, beachy waves that have lots of texture and volume, you’ll want to try this method. Start by creating at least two braids in your hair. Once you’ve done this, close the straightener on the flat portion of the braids, lingering to the count of five for each clamp as you work your way up the braid. Let them cool, then undo your braids and rake through with your fingers, but don’t brush.
4. Coil Curls
This style relies on creating individual coils that are wrapped around your first two fingers to create full, beautiful wavy curls. Section your hair off (clip up the top portion and start from the bottom) and use about an inch of hair at a time, depending on thickness. Wrap each piece around your first two fingers, keep them side-by-side as you wrap, and then remove your fingers from the coil while still keeping it intact. Clamp the iron over the coil and release. For extra staying power, try using aluminum foil.
