Clamp and Curl

1. 'Begin with freshly washed and blow-dried hair,' says hair stylist Anthony Nader. Next, hair stylist Dario Cotroneo suggests: 'Prepare hair for heat styling by lightly spraying a
thermal protector to deflect damage and maintain silky hair.'

2. Part hair where desired. Then, starting at the nape, divide hair into sections - the size of each section will depend on your hair type and the amount of curl you're after. Clip up the rest so it's out of the way.

3. 'While holding a section with one hand, use the other hand to clamp the section on the roots, making sure the styler is parallel to your section,' says Cotroneo.

4. Rotate the styler 180 degrees and slowly glide it through to the ends. Continue in sections, finishing with the crown and front. 'Ensure the movement is fluid, not jerky. The quicker you do it, the looser the curl; the slower you do it, the tighter the curl,' says Nader.

5. To finish, rake fingers though to separate, then mist with holding spray.

Author: Leigh Campbell