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    Home » How To Curl Hair With A Flat Iron for Curls That Last!

    December 7, 2016 By Ruth V. 56 Comments

    How To Curl Hair With A Flat Iron for Curls That Last!

    This post may contain affiliate links. Click here for more information.

    If you want longer lasting curls, you've definitely come to the right place! I'm going to show you how to curl hair with a flat iron so you can go all day (or day!) with fabulous curls. I've teamed up with Mirum Shopper to show you how to do it.

    how to curl hair with a flat iron

    Curl hair with a flat iron - YES!

    Holiday parties means it's time to shine. I was looking through some photos and it occurred to me that I've been doing my hair the same way for about 20 years! Literally, all of my holiday pictures look exactly the same; I'm just wearing different outfits. I decided that it's time to say goodbye to my old hairstyle. No more scrunching my hair with gel and mouse and then spending an hour with a curling iron to define my curls. I took a short quiz at CVS.com/YourStylesYourWay to discover my perfect festive look.

    tresemme botanique

    The quiz confirmed that curls are a good look for me, but I'm so over stiff, crunchy curls that fall flat within a few hours. I recently discovered a new way to curl my hair thanks to my friend Jillian over at Hello Splendid blog. She showed me how a simple flick of the wrist can transform a flat iron into curling machine! And, the Your Style Your Way quiz gives you product recommendations so I've completely overhauled my beauty regimen. Since the fall and winter months can dry out my hair, I'm protecting it with the TRESemmé BOTANIQUE collection. I love the shampoo and conditioner because they hydrate my hair thanks to their nourishing formula of aloe vera and coconut milk, but they don't make it feel heavy or greasy. These salon quality products leave my hair soft, smooth and frizz-free.

    By the way, I use a cheap flat iron! I've got a fancy one, but a cheaper Conair 1 inch flat iron that I ordered from Amazon.com works much better.

    Check out my quick tutorial -
    How to curl hair with a flat iron

    When I'm finished with my style, I finish it off with  TRESemmé TWO Extra Hold Hair Spray to lock in my curls. It handles fly-aways like nobody's business and there's no stiffness or stickiness, just water-free, humidity-resistant flexible hold.

    tresemme hairspray

    I think I've finally mastered soft curls that last!

    curl that will last

    So, think you'll give it a try? It's all in the wrist. So, get to it and let me know how it comes out.

    If you love these pin curls, check out our other hair tutorials:

    pin curls

    How to do pin curls tutorial

    Claiss pin up girl hair tutorial

    Mock French Braid for short hair.

    How to add volume to thin hair

     

    This post about how to curl hair with a flat iron is sponsored by Mirum Shopper. Opinions are 100% my own.

     

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    Comments

    1. Sue E says

      December 07, 2016 at 10:50 pm

      We have used Tresseme's products a lot over the years and they haven't disappointed us yet!
      You look amazing! I don't style my hair.
      I just keep it clean. My hair hasn't been manageable since it grew back from all my chemo and radiation. I'm just happy I have hair!!

      Reply
    2. Meghan K says

      December 08, 2016 at 12:43 am

      I usually scrunch with hair gel. Thank you for the tips on this. I will be trying it soon!

      Reply
    3. Pamela Smith says

      December 08, 2016 at 12:52 am

      Love

      Reply
    4. Sandra Genandt says

      December 08, 2016 at 1:07 am

      Love

      Reply
    5. Cherie olszewski says

      December 08, 2016 at 4:49 am

      My hair was styled that way for my daughter's wedding. I have been trying to duplicate it at home and was not getting the results I wanted. Having a video with the step by step instructions will help a lot. Practice makes perfect!

      Reply
    6. Jennifer babich says

      December 08, 2016 at 6:29 am

      I also really like tresame! You get a. Any for your buck!! Great tips - wonder if hair would look as good when it's not as long as yours!

      Reply
    7. Jennifer Bellotti says

      December 08, 2016 at 6:38 am

      I use Tresemme now and I can see the difference in my hair I love this product!

      Reply
    8. debra says

      December 08, 2016 at 7:19 am

      Get style. but I couldnt get the same results. my hair is thin so a little more spary may be in order

      Reply
    9. Melissa Willard says

      December 08, 2016 at 7:43 am

      I Love Tresemme! I always leave a little of conditioner in my hair when I rinse, it keeps my hair from dryng out. I wish my hair looked as healthy as yours does! w keep your hair looking amazing?!

      Reply
    10. Nicole Heppner says

      December 08, 2016 at 10:27 am

      Handy skill to know!

      Reply
    11. Carolyn Massey says

      December 08, 2016 at 10:39 am

      I have short hair but spike it up with gel. After drying I use a flat iron to spike it straight up then style. Her hair in this post is so pretty and would be easy to style.

      Reply
    12. Laura Bernard says

      December 08, 2016 at 11:06 am

      This is great. My hair is awful and will not hold curl so trying it out!

      Reply
    13. Deana Mooney says

      December 08, 2016 at 11:24 am

      Makes me miss my long hair.

      Reply
    14. Crystal Banks says

      December 08, 2016 at 11:44 am

      i love this, now i can curl my hair with my flat iron and not full with my curling iron. So thank you for this ....happy holidays

      Reply
    15. JJ Wong says

      December 08, 2016 at 12:24 pm

      I need to try this. I have a flat iron, but seem to always lack the time.

      Reply
    16. Ashley Chassereau Parks says

      December 08, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      Very pretty! I would love to do something like that for my holiday party with my hubby's family! I need to practice though... I'm not really great at styling my hair.

      Reply
    17. SierraDPeola says

      December 08, 2016 at 4:57 pm

      I miss long hair!

      Reply
    18. May Rodriguez says

      December 08, 2016 at 8:30 pm

      Nice review on how to curl hair.

      Reply
    19. Michelle Elizondo says

      December 08, 2016 at 9:25 pm

      Such useful ways to look better !

      Reply
    20. Linda Manns Linneman says

      December 09, 2016 at 6:46 am

      Your hair looks great. I will have to try this with my hair. Thank you so much for sharing

      Reply
    21. Lisa Garland says

      December 09, 2016 at 7:31 am

      Oh my goodness, looks so easy. Very pretty, I wonder if it works on shorter hair? TRESemme has some really good products, like their hairspray a lot.

      Reply
    22. Amber Ludwig says

      December 09, 2016 at 10:14 am

      So fabulous!! Thank you for the video!! I feel like I really understand things better when I see them being done!! I have been a tried and true TreSemme fan since forever!! I will have to try this new line!!

      Reply
    23. Dana Rodriguez says

      December 09, 2016 at 4:07 pm

      I like their products. Great video and your hair looks fabulous!

      Reply
    24. Deborah D says

      December 10, 2016 at 2:33 am

      I can never get my curls to last so I will give this a try.

      Reply
    25. Karen alba says

      December 10, 2016 at 3:58 pm

      Wow ! I am truly loving everything about this tutorial . I've always tried so hard to get my hair to look this beautiful but sadly I haven't been able to get my hair to look this neat with such beautiful curls . But now I can try these amazing tips and hope it works for me also hehehe .

      Reply
    26. Sue E says

      December 10, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      Hair - the crown of glory for a woman!
      Cleanliness is very important! Styling goes hand in hand with that!
      Thank you for more knowledge on this subject!

      Reply
    27. Jerry Marquardt says

      December 10, 2016 at 11:17 pm

      These tricks of the trade are so cool! I thank you for helping me, my sister in-law needs to see your post, so I shared it with her.

      Reply
    28. leah finch says

      December 11, 2016 at 12:06 pm

      always handy to see how other people do their hair, i was surprise what you can achieve with straighteners

      Reply
    29. Cynthia R says

      December 12, 2016 at 10:04 am

      Thank you for the tips, I always feel like all that effort and 30 minutes later my hair is flat and straight as ever. I will try Tressemme, I love that it isn't sticky or stiff like some products.

      Reply
    30. Edye says

      December 12, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      Your hair looks amazing! Great tutorial 🙂

      Reply
    31. Karen Propes says

      December 13, 2016 at 12:36 am

      Wow, that's amazing Your hair looks great, it's so hard to have the time in the mornings to curl and get it to look just right The weight of my hair seems to make the curls drop out by the time I get to where I am going. I love Tresemme products and will be trying this way next time. Thanks so much for sharing.

      Reply
    32. Coryrie Gentry says

      December 13, 2016 at 2:08 am

      I have been using tresemme for years. I love the products! Great video on using a hair straightner to curl hair. This is the only way that i like to curl my hair.

      Reply
    33. tammy smith says

      December 13, 2016 at 9:02 am

      I use tresemme for years and I have not been disappointed with there products.

      Reply
    34. rhonda miotke says

      December 13, 2016 at 9:57 am

      Love the curls! I think i could even do this...LOL Looks easy too

      Reply
    35. Jerry Marquardt says

      December 13, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      I love your blog for home-style and down to earth tips and pointers. I enjoyed this article and all of the articles on your fine blog.

      Reply
    36. Ashley Chassereau Parks says

      December 13, 2016 at 7:02 pm

      I need to practice this! I used the flat iron on my hair last weekend for the first time and loved it! I need to try out the flat iron for curls!

      Reply
    37. Kayla D. says

      December 14, 2016 at 12:07 am

      I love the curls!! You're so pretty!!

      Reply
    38. Linda Manns Linneman says

      December 14, 2016 at 8:45 am

      Your hair looks so cute. I need to give these products a try for my hair. Your hair looks so shiny and healthy. Thank you so much for sharing

      Reply
    39. Danielle Papsis says

      December 14, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      I have all the products to do this... even a hair straightener that I don't really use! My hair does that sorta beachy hair curl thing. My hair is so thick and heavy. Thanks for the tutorial. I think I'm going to have to give this a try. Is there a particular heat setting recommended if there is one?

      Reply
    40. Meenakshi nichani says

      December 14, 2016 at 5:15 pm

      I've always wanted to learn how To do this! It's super hard but you
      Make
      It look easy!

      Reply
    41. Brigid OHara Koshko says

      December 15, 2016 at 5:19 am

      My daughter has the straightest, thickest hair that is impossible to curl. She is a true tomboy but every once in awhile she wants curls for special occasions and i have never been able to get her hair to cooperate. I am going to give your tips a try and hopefully have successs. .

      Reply
    42. Tia says

      December 15, 2016 at 10:45 am

      Thank you for the tips! I have naturally curly hair so I never needed all this fuss but I have a daughter with straight hair so these tips might come in handy for her.

      Reply
    43. Jennifer Bellotti says

      December 16, 2016 at 8:29 am

      Wow you hair looks really pretty thanks for the tips!!

      Reply
    44. Kimberly Flickinger says

      December 16, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      I am definitely going to try this, thank you for sharing your tips.

      Reply
    45. Natasha M. says

      December 18, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      I wonder if this would work for my hair as my hair is hard to curl. I may have to try it thanks for the wonderful idea.

      Reply
    46. Jerry Marquardt says

      December 22, 2016 at 5:35 pm

      This looks like a great mastering of curls. I like this a lot, and would recommend it to those who treat their hair. My sister in-law would love it.

      Reply
    47. Karen Propes says

      December 22, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      I tried this nd it works great. I have straight hair but have had permanents and it has left my hair with a little curl. But using the flat iron makes it look great. The curls are under control and stay in all night. Thanks so very much.

      Reply
    48. JoJo says

      February 08, 2017 at 11:03 am

      I love that you included a video -- so helpful. Trying this tomorrow!

      Reply
    49. Amber Ludwig says

      May 03, 2017 at 9:43 am

      Looove it!! Now I just need my hair to be as long as yours!

      Reply
    50. Phyllis says

      May 03, 2017 at 9:45 am

      I'm going to try this. I hope this will help my hair hold curl longer.

      Reply
    51. Victoria Scott says

      May 03, 2017 at 10:04 am

      I'm so impressed! I have naturally curly hair, but this is a way to straighten and then make the curls a little more sleek! You look beautiful , no matter what! 🙂

      Reply
    52. Angie Archerda says

      May 03, 2017 at 10:19 am

      If only I'd seen this before I chopped off my hair lol!!

      Reply
    53. Elizabeth says

      May 03, 2017 at 1:24 pm

      This is a great tutorial! I have super thick hair, that NEVER keeps a curl for more than an hour.... I'll have to try this out! Thanks!!

      Reply
    54. Rosie says

      May 03, 2017 at 2:42 pm

      This is a cool idea. I've been growing my hair, and by next year I could do this! I use a curling iron every day, but my hair is still pretty short. Looks so nice!

      Reply
    55. Anh D says

      May 03, 2017 at 3:18 pm

      I can't wait to try this! I always end up with crunchy not soft curls

      Reply
    56. Mya Murphy says

      May 03, 2017 at 6:49 pm

      I'm super just washed and go, and I normally wouldn't even bother. If I'm ever inclined, I will keep this in mind..

      Reply

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