This is dedicated to Sualey :)



Step 1:Choose the right Curling iron

Unfortunately in this case I have to say: The lebih expensive the better. Cheap irons wont heat up properly and anda will never achieve a curl that lasts. Also they might be poorly manufactured and tear at your hair.The surface needs to be ceramic so your hair can actually slide on the iron rather than scraping on it.


Step 2: Choose the right Size

Now this is a bit of a tricky one. Basically there are two rules.

1) The longer your hair, the thicker it is the bigger your iron.
2) The smaller your iron the "bouncier" your curl.

If your iron is too small for the length of your hair anda will end up desperately trying to membungkus, bungkus your hair around it but only parts of your hair will get heat.
If its too big anda wont achieve the curl anda want but just get a wavy effect.

This is a good time to ask a pro for help :)
Ask your hairdresser atau go to a hair toko where the sales people are trained hairdressers.
If anda are unsure: Get cheap rollers in different sizes at the drugstore and try which size gives anda the best effect. Then take those rollers as an orientation to choose the size iron anda need.

Step 3: Get other helpful things

+ A decent amount of little silver clips

+ Three big clips

+ hairspray (firm hold)

+ Volume Spray / Curling Spray /Setting lotion

+ A tail comb (again, dont get the cheapest one out there, it will tear your hear and scratch your scalp)

+ Cotton gloves (this is not a must but if anda are worried anda will burn yourself using an iron cotton gloves will provide a certain protection)

+ Possibly a friend to help :D


Step 4: Preparing the hair

Section the hair with the help of your tail comb.
First make a parting from ear to ear and another one on top- in the middle atau on the side depending on how anda want to wear it.
Clip away the front section to start on the back this will be lebih difficult to reach so do that part first. Use either two mirrors atau have someone help you.
Section off a row at the bottom of your head about 1 inch thickness and pin the rest of the hair up.Spray enough of the curling lotion on your hair and comb through to distribute the product evenly. Divide the row into pieces of approx 1 inch length.
Open the iron and close it at the root as closely as possible to the scalp. Position the hair at the tip of the iron. Slowly pull it down until anda reach the end of the strand. This will ensure that the whole strand of hair gets heat.
Don't leave the iron at the roots too long to avoid denting it.

Pull the iron down far enough to enclose the tips and "wrap" the hair around toward the other end of the iron oleh twisting the handle. Leave it for at least 20 detik as close to the scalp as possible..the hair needs to get enough heat and all product has to dry. If anda see "smoke" rising don't worry- it's not your hair burning but the moisture of the product evaporating.

Open the curler slightly and let the hair drop in the palm of your hand- careful its pretty hot..thats where the gloves come in handy!
Put the iron aside and secure the curl using one of the little silver clips. When anda are done curling the whole hair spray some hairspray on the curls and let them cool completely. anda can carefully loosen the puncak, atas of the hair with the tail comb to make the sectioning less noticeable.


To make the curls last longer:

+ Don't wash your hair on the same hari anda want to curl it and don't use conditioner because it will make your hair too soft.

+ The main thing to avoid is running your fingers through your hair,tucking it behind your ear, leaning against a seat, pulling clothes over your hair etc

+ Use enough product. The healthier and thicker your hair is the lebih product anda will need to use.

+ If anda want to separate the curls carefully pull apart the strands using your fingers atau the back of a tail comb- don't run your fingers through your hair atau use a brush.

+ Try using a different product if the curls dont develop enough hold. For treated hair a curling product will probably be enough (check packaging to see how much hold it will give you).
I find the cheapest and most effective product to use is setting lotion (the stuff our grandmas used). anda dilute it with water atau apply it to wet hair depending on the instructions. When using that anda might want to apply the lotion first and then blow dry it a little because the iron will not take away enough moisture.

+ Sometimes when using a lot of product for firm hold it can take away the shine of your hair. If your hair looks dull anda have probably used too much product- vary the textures of the products and e.g. get a hairspray that will add shine.

DISCLAIMER: I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS! THESE CURLING IRONS GET VERY HOT!
I HAVE YET TO BURN A model FACE BUT I HAVE SEEN THE SCARS!
MAKE SURE anda UNPLUG THEM AFTER USE! MAKE SURE anda NEVER PUT THEM NEAR PLASTIC BAGS, LAY THEM ON HEAT SENSITIVE SURFACES, NEVER LEAVE A CURLING IRON ON UNATTENDED, MAKE SURE THE HEATED PART NEVER TOUCHES THE CHORD...ETC