This technique can be used on both natural hair and weaves.
Set the curling iron to a low heat setting to avoid damaging your hair if it is thin or fine. If your hair is coarse or thick, then opt for a higher heat setting. If you aren’t confident using a curling iron with a clipless barrel, consider wearing heat-proof gloves to avoid burning your fingers. Any size barrel will work for this technique. Use a curling iron with a wide barrel to make big curls or use a small curling iron to make tight curls. If you have very thick, coarse, or curly hair, then this technique may not work for you. The heat needs to distribute evenly through all of your hair and wrapping it all around the curling iron at once might make this difficult.
If you have very fine hair, leave it against the barrel for 10 seconds. If you have really thick hair, hold it in place for up to 20 seconds.
If you have thick hair, allow the curl to set for 10 seconds.
It is easiest to make curls on hair that has been freshly brushed. Brush your hair thoroughly and make sure it is free from tangles. If you have really thick hair, divide each section in half vertically to create 4 sections in total. Keep in mind that your hair needs to be at least chin-length for this technique to work.
Hold the twist in place with your non-dominant hand to stop it from unraveling.
Set your straightening iron to the lowest setting if you have dry or damaged hair.
Make sure to heat every part of the twist to create uniform curls.
This process takes less than 5 minutes to complete and works on any hair type. If you have divided your hair into 4 sections, repeat this process 3 times.
If the curls are too tight, brush them gently to make them looser. If desired, lightly mist the curls with hairspray.
This method works best for long hair.
If your curling iron doesn’t have a clip, simply wrap the hair over itself on the barrel to keep it in place. Make sure the barrel of the curling iron doesn’t touch your head, as it will be hot.
Avoid leaving the curls against the barrel for more than 15 seconds, as the extended exposure to heat can damage your hair.
The curls generally only take 1 or 2 minutes to cool.
If desired, lightly spray your curls with hairspray.
