Keep the curling iron on your hair for no longer than 10 seconds.If you want messier waves, leave the ends out and start lower down- about 2 inches from the root.

If you want an old-school voluminous curl, wrap all your hair around the barrel.

Use a different wrapping technique depending on the type of curl you want.

If beachy waves are the goal, hold the iron straight down instead. For big, bouncy curls or a classic blowout look, heat the root of your hair first and hold the iron perpendicular to the section you're curling.

Pay attention to the angle you hold the curling iron.

For fine or damaged hair, set your temperature between 180☏ to 370☏ for normal thickness and healthy hair, set it between 375☏ to 395° and for thick hair, set the temp between 400☏ to 420☏. Tailor your heat setting for your hair type.Not only will it keep your strands from frying, but it'll help set the curl better. Prep before you blow-dry with a heat protection curl primer to protect the hair from heat damage.

Start with dry, heat-protected strands.

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