Do you get the full benefit from your flat iron?

Do you get the full benefit of your flat iron?
         
  Most likely you have heard about all the fabulous styles that can be achieved with a flat iron.  And you have probably already bought one!  But can you do all the wonderful things the sales associate said you could?  I'm here to help with that.

    How to use your flat iron as a curling iron      

          Curls  

Take a small section of dry hair, starting near the top of the section gently twist the iron up and around continuously until you reach the end of the hair.  Lightly spray the section with hair spray.

          Flip

Section the dry hair and just as you would to straighten the hair run the iron down the hair.  When you get about two inches from the end curl the iron in or out depending on your preference.

         Volume

To create volume on the top of the head one section at a time, gently use the iron to push the hair up and away from the scalp.  Then you can create your curled, flipped or straight style.

     You can also use your flat iron to create a crimped look or wave.  Start by braiding a small section of hair.  The smaller the section the tighter the crimp will look.  The slightly bigger sections will look more like a wave.  Gently press the iron together on the braid, section by section down the braid.

     When using your flat iron for curling, flipping or creating volume, remember it's all in the turn of your wrist.  Gentle nudges of the iron is all that it takes.  Always use caution when trying new techniques and never leave the iron in one spot too long!  Apply your heat protection products before you use any thermal tools.  Have fun with those flat irons!