How To Use L Ange Curling Wand

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If you're tired of the kinks and lines that using a curling iron with a clamp produce, try using a curling wand. These heat tools work to curl your hair without clipping it in place, creating smooth, full, spirals. There are several different looks you can do with a curling wand, such as basic curls or beachy waves. If you're hair is already naturally curly, you can use a curling wand to make more refined curls.

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Dry your hair completely. If you have just washed your hair or if your hair is damp, blow it dry with a hair dryer before using a curling wand. Your hair needs to be completely dry before you start.
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Brush out your hair. Always start with neat, tangle-free hair when using a curling wand. Use your regular brush or comb to gently tug out any tangles so your hair is smooth going into the process.^[1]
- If you use any products, like a leave-in conditioner, apply them while brushing out your hair.
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Pick your heat setting. Curling wands usually provide several different settings, ranging from high to low. For the most part, start with the lowest heat setting possible as this provides the least amount of damage to your hair. If you find your hair is not curling at the lowest setting, increase the heat gradually as you curl.^[2]
- Coarse hair generally requires a higher heat setting while fine hair should use a lower heat setting.
- It can take some trial and error to find the right heat setting for your hair, so be patient. As you get used to using your wand, you should find a heat setting that works for you.
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Use a heat protectant. Never apply any type of heat treatment to your hair without using a heat protectant first. You can purchase a heat protectant spray or gel at a salon or department store. Apply it to your hair according to instructions, working it in from your roots to your tips to ensure full protection.^[3]
- If you also tend to use non-aerosol hairsprays or styling gels when styling your hair, apply these as well. Aerosol hairsprays should be used after the hair is curled.

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Section your hair. To do a basic set of curls, section your hair first. Use hair clips or hair ties to section your hair into four different sections There should be one in front, one in back, and two on the sides of your head.^[4]
- Make sure the sections are roughly equal.
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Curl your hair for three to four seconds. Un-clip your hair from one of the sections. It does not matter which section you start with. Take a strand of hair about an inch wide and hold your curling wand vertically at the side of your head. Starting with the tips, wrap your hair around the wand. Hold the hair for three to four seconds before releasing your hair from the wand. You should be left with a long, wavy curl.^[5]
- If the curl is tighter than you want, let it cool down before running your fingers through it to loosen it. Keep in mind that curls made with a curling wand do tend to loosen over time.
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Curl each section. Keep curling your the section you started with strand by strand until it's fully curled. Repeat this with each section of hair until you have a full head of curls.^[6]
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Mist your hair with a light amount of aerosol hairspray. This should help your look stay in place throughout the day. Make sure that the hair spray you use is an aerosol hairspray. Non-aerosols should be applied before curling. ^[7]

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Mist on a setting spray. You can buy a setting spray at a salon or buy it online. Mist your hair with a light amount of setting spray before you begin the curling process. This will help your hair mold more easily.^[8]
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Curl your hair away from the face. Start towards the front of your head. For messy beach waves, work strand by strand. Grab a section that is longer than it is wide. Wrap your hair around the curling wand vertically, starting at the roots and moving down to the ends. In the front, curl your hair away from your face.^[9]
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Leave an inch on the ends uncurled. As you wrap your hair around the wand, stop about an inch from the tips of your hair. Leave this inch uncurled for a loose, beach-like wave.^[10]
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Curl towards your face in the back. As you finish curling the hair in front of your face, shake things up a little when you reach the back of your head. To create a natural appearance, curl your hair in different directions, both towards and away from your face. Other than the direction you're curling, curl using the same process as earlier. Remember to leave the last two inches of your hair uncurled.^[11]
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Finish off the look. Continue curling until you have a full set of beach waves. When you're done, run your fingers through your hair to loosen the curls to your liking. Then, apply a light layer of hairspray to set the look.^[12]

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Apply a leave-in conditioner. Before doing curling your hair, apply a leave-in conditioner from the roots to the tips. This will help you mold your curls, encouraging them to stay tight.^[13]
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Scrunch the ends of your hair with gel. Apply a styling hair gel to your hair, working it in from the roots to the tips. As you apply your gel, scrunch up the ends of your hair using your hands. This should help refine your curls.^[14]
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Blow dry your hair from the roots to your tips. Your hair should be completely dry before you start curling. As you blow dry the tips, mess them slightly with your fingers. This will encourage further curling.^[15]
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Wrap a small section of hair around the barrel. This section should be roughly one inch wide. Start at the roots, and wrap the ends around the barrel. Keep a firm tension as you do so. Let it rest for three or four seconds before releasing.^[16]
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Brush out your curls if desired. Curling wands will create slightly looser, refined curls on curly hair. If you want even looser curls, you can brush them out with your fingers.^[17]
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Set your look with hairspray. Take some hairspray and mist it gently over your hair. This will set your look for the day, keeping your curls intact.^[18]

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Question

My hair is still not curling even with this tutorial. Are there any other suggestions?

Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.

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Expert Answer

Try using smaller sections. The more hair you have on the wand, the harder it is for the heat to penetrate evenly. You can also try wrapping sections you've already curled into little pin curls and clipping them until completely cooled.
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How do you curl your hair without heat?

Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.

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Wet it down and wrap it around something: pencils, rollers, or bendable rods. You can also make pin curls using your fingers. Let the hair dry completely, then remove the set and you'll have curls.
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How do you curl your hair away from your face?

Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.

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Working with vertical sections, wrap the hair away from the face, clockwise on the right and counterclockwise on the left.
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I'm having a hard time getting my hair to stay at the base of the wand. When I start to wrap, it just moves down to the smaller part. Any suggestions?

Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.

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Try holding the wand up a little higher, preferably just above the section you are wrapping. Make sure you are using firm, even tension.
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What should I put on my hair before curling it?

Jenny Tran is a Hair Stylist and the Founder of JT Hair Lab by Jenny Tran based in the Dallas, Texas metro area. With over seven years of professional hair styling experience, Jenny specializes in hair coloring, haircutting, and hair extensions. JT Hair Lab is an authorized carrier of R+Co and of Milbon and is committed to using products with quality ingredients.

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Spray a small amount of setting spray or styling spray all over your hair so that the curls hold all day.
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Do you have any tips for someone with long and thick hair?

Try to tie your hair in a ponytail and take smaller sections, even though your hair is thick, this will allow more hair to be wrapped around your curler or wand, resulting in your hair being curled all the way, even if it's long.
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Why should I use the curling wand for only two to five seconds for each section of hair? Will I damage my hair if I use the wand for 20 seconds per section?

Two to five seconds is the appropriate time to put it on there because if you hold it on there for a long time then it could eventually damage your hair. Or, in some cases even burn your hair off. Twenty seconds is too long.
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What can I do if my hair is difficult to curl or does not hold curls well?

Try to work on unwashed, day-old hair, and skip the hair conditioner. You can also add a little bit of mousse, hair spray, or some other styling product into your hair before you use a curling wand. When you are done curling your hair, set your style with hairspray, an avoid touching your curls.
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Can I use a normal glove, like a cotton pair worn in winter?

No. You want something that will insulate against heat and won't catch on fire if it touches the iron.
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Should I straighten before curling?

Whatever works for you. For most people, there is no need to straighten before curling, and it would just be unnecessary extra heat damage. But if you find your hair too unmanageable to use the curling wand without straightening, go ahead.

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Do not curl your hair when it is damp. That will damage it and it won't curl right.

Using a curling wand every day can take its toll on your poor locks. Try not to make curling your hair an essential part of your routine. You may only want to curl your hair for nights out or a few times a week.

Things You'll Need

Curling Wand
Hair Spray
Mousse (optional)
Curling Glove (optional)
Hair Heat Protectant or Leave-In Conditioner
Brush/Comb

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To use a curling wand, take a strand of hair about an inch wide and hold your curling wand vertically at the side of your head. Starting with the tips, wrap your hair around the wand. Hold the hair for 3-4 seconds, then gently unwrap the curl from the wand. Continue until you've curled all of your hair, then lightly mist your hair with aerosol hairspray to set your curls. Keep reading for tips from our cosmetology reviewer on how to create beachy waves with a curling wand!

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