Do you want to learn how to curl hair with a curling iron? Adding curls to the hair can create volume and body to the locks. Curls are versatile, and can be worn with a number of styles. With so many curly hairstyles to choose from, curls can be worn for nearly any occasion.

When curling the hair with a curling iron, loose, flowing curls can be achieved using larger barrel curlers, while tight spirals are achieved with smaller barrels. The size of the barrel chosen, which typically ranges from 1/2 inch to 2 inches, will depend upon the desired style and the length of the hair. http://www.easycurls.com/chosen-curlingiron.html

The hair is curled around the barrel of the curling iron by taking a section of the hair, catching it in the middle with the iron, and rolling it until the entire length of the hair is wrapped around the barrel and the desired curl is achieved. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRY61QmDmwE While curls can take some practice, the results can transform any hairstyle into a fun, new look. Read on to learn how to curl hair with a curling iron.

In order to curl hair with a curling iron, you will need:

• A Comb
• Thermal Styling Spray
• Curling Iron (barrel size will depend upon the size of the desired curls)

Before curling the hair, you must first part the locks into a 1-inch section. This can be achieved by simply gathering a 1-inch lock of hair, or by parting the hair using a box part. A box part is created by using a comb to part the hair off in a squared shape.http://www.ehow.com/video_4985384_style-hair-box-braids.html Using a box part will ensure that the hair is evenly separated when curling it with a curling iron.

Once the hair has been sectioned off, use the comb to smooth the hair, ensuring that any tangles have been removed.

After the hair has been sectioned off and smoothed with the comb, spray the hair with a thermal styling spray. The thermal styling spray is heat-activated and will hold the hair in place, while protecting it from the heat of the curling iron.http://www.beautydeals.net/shop/details.html?id=2869 The spray can be applied liberally to the sectioned hair. Once the hair is saturated with the product, distribute it evenly through the lock using the comb.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRY61QmDmwE&feature=player_embedded#at=18

Smoothing the ends of the sectioned hair, catch the lock in the middle and bend it upwards. Using the comb to ensure the hair remains smooth, continue to roll and turn the curling iron, until the end of the hair is closed within the iron.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRY61QmDmwE&feature=player_embedded#at=18 Once the entire length of the hair is rolled around the iron, roll it all the way toward the root and release the curl.

Check out the how tos below to learn how to play other songs on hair:

1. How to Curl Hair With a Curling Iron
2. How Long to Let Hair Color Process
3. How to Fold Foil to Highlight Hair
4. How to Mix Hair Color
5. How to Section Hair
6. How to Speed Up The Processing Time for Highlighting Hair
7. How to Straighten Hair
8. How to Curl Hair With a Flat Iron
9. How to Get Spiral Curls
10. How to Do a Peek-A-Boo Highlight