Prep your hair with TRESemmé Thermal Creations Protective Spray ,which is designed for use on both wet and dry hair. When using a curling iron, your hair needs to be completely dry to avoid severe damage. This thermal protective spray will protect your hair from damage caused by the heat of the curling iron, so it stays soft, shiny and frizz-free. The ceramic-coated barrel heats up to GHD’s optimum styling temperature of 185ºC in under 30 seconds. Ultra-zone technology monitors the temperature constantly to ensure even heating, with no hot spots that may result in damaging the hair. The tongs glide easily through each section of hair without snagging, and create big and bouncy waves that feel soft after styling. The Curve Soft has a cool tip so it’s easy to hold the tongs in the right place on your head when styling, and there’s an automatic switch-off after 30 minutes for safety. A good curler for creating volume and glamorous big curls on longer hair. Use: A wand with a small barrel, as generally the smaller it is, the tighter the curl. Work with 1-2 inch sections of hair if you want lots of tight, little coils.

If you're just getting started in your hair curling game and you feel a bit overwhelmed, there are a few go-to tools that are simple and easy to use, while still getting great results. Your trusty TRESemmé curling iron is the perfect tool for getting beach waves at home with ease. Remember, the smaller the curling iron’s barrel, the tighter the curls will be. For beach waves, we recommend the TRESemmé 1” Curling Wand. Step 1: Prep

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Tip: To help frame your face, hold the curling wand vertically and twirl away from your face. Remember, to get those effortless waves, don’t curl your hair from the root, but from midway down each section. Voluminous Curls Add immense volume to your curly hair by adding layers. Credit: indigitalimages.com Key specs – Barrel size: 32mm; Temperature settings: Variable; Maximum temperature: 230°C; Cord length: 3m

Section your hair and apply a heat-protective spray, then clamp the hair at the top of the section where you want the curl to start. Twist the curling iron and move it slowly down towards the roots, allowing the length of the hair to wind around the tongs as you do so (gently pressing on the clamp to open it a little will allow your hair to slide through). You won’t need to take the tongs all the way to the ends – your hair will spiral a few times around the tongs creating a ringlet even if you leave the last inch or so out. With the hair wrapped into a spiral shape, hold the tool in place for a few seconds and then release the clamp to let your ringlet loose. With a much larger barrel size, these curlers can give you a looser and more romantic style. Usually around 32mm in width, bigger curlers are perfect for adding beautiful waves to super-long hair, for a more natural and polished look. The Best Curling Wand for Fine Hair Find the tight curling wand for your fine hair. Whether you’re shopping in-store or online, finding the perfect tool can be pretty confusing with so much choice out there! But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Cone-Shaped Curling Wand Tip: Before you start teasing, tilt your head upside down and lightly shake your hair to help separate the curls. Beachy Waves Subtle each waves are the perfect undone look to create using a curling wand. A good tip, to prevent each curl wrapping around the others, is to alternate the direction of the curls you create. For the first, twist the iron away from you while curling, twist the iron towards you for the next, and so on.

In this kit bundle, the Beauty Works X Molly-Mae volume 2 curler comes with all the accessories you'll be needing to create the desired look, including an extra large Paddle Brush, 10 sectioning clips to prep and then set your curls (particularly handy if you're doing pin curls), as well as a pin-tail comb which can be used for sectioning your hair more neatly. Molly Mae's curling tong for beach waves Now you’ve mastered the essentials of how to curl your hair with a wand, why not try creating some of these other amazing hairstyles with your curling wand? Tight Curls The smaller the barrel, the tighter curls you’ll get. Credit: indigitalimages.com Key specs – Barrel size: 28mm; Temperature settings: 3; Maximum temperature: 200°C; Cord length: 2.5m To magic up California-style beach waves overnight, you can simply braid your hair into two loose pigtails when it’s wet. This method avoids heat styling, so if your hair is already damaged, it’ll thank you for skipping the hot tools!

The Beauty Works styler heats up in 60 seconds, and comes with a glove, heatproof mat and handy carry pouch included in the box. Hair feels soft after styling, especially when curled on a medium heat, and while you won’t be able to achieve tight ringlets, the beachy waves it creates look fun and flirty and hold well for an evening. A pretty choice for a beach-babe look. How to choose the best hair curler for long hair What should I look for in a curling tong for longer hair? The best hair curlers for long hair in 2023 1. GHD Curve Soft Curl Tong: Best curler for big and bouncy waves To help the curl stay in place, avoid brushing or touching it with the hands for the time it cools; if your hair really doesn’t hold curls well you can pin the ringlet in place while you move to the next section of hair. Finish with a firm-hold hairspray to keep your style in place.Begin twisting the hair around the iron, away from your face, until the iron reaches the crown of your head. Hold in place for three to four seconds before opening the clamp and pulling the curling iron straight down to release. While smaller curling tools are great for producing a permed look on longer manes, they’re also ideal for shorter hairstyles as they can help add texture and shape. Medium-Sized Wands Molly-Mae's original volume 1 kit doesn't appear to be available at Beauty Works anymore, but she has since launched a volume 2 kit with the hair brand. To further prevent damage and frizziness, try sleeping on a satin pillowcase. With less friction and rubbing of your strands against the pillow, you’ll find your hair feels softer and frizz-free in the morning. Then, use a single pump of TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Hair Shine Anti-Frizz Serum through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Rub it between your palms and rake it through your hair with your fingers. This will provide your hair with extra protection and nourishment after heat styling, leaving it feeling softer and looking shinier.

To curl with a wand, section the hair and then point the wand so the tip is facing diagonally downwards at a roughly 45º angle. Then, with a heat-protective glove on (usually supplied in the box), wrap the hair around the wand in a spiral shape. Hold the ringlet in place for a few seconds, then tilt the wand downwards to allow the curled section to fall down.

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Long- and large-barrelled tongs usually have a clamp to hold the hair in place while you curl, and can be used to create super-sleek, Hollywood-style curls. Curling wands, which have a conical tip, are more suitable for short to medium-length hair. We’ve included some longer-length wands in our roundup for those who prefer to curl their hair this way. What should my curling tongs for longer hair be made from?