Straighteners. Isn’t the clue in the name? They’re for straightening… Right? Actually, your flat irons are more versatile than you might think. They should really be called “smoothers” because, as well as straightening the hair, they can also be used to create different kinds of waves and curls on all hair types!
Golden rules for how to curl hair with straighteners
RULE N°1: Start curling on the lower sections and pin back the top pieces. Underneath the ear and behind the temple is a good place to start.
RULE N°2: When using a Steampod hair straightener, check for the arrows on the tool – these should always be pointing towards the ends of the hair when you style.
RULE N°3: Apply heat protection (e.g. Steampod Milk for fine to normal hair types or Smoothing Cream for thick hair types) to the hair then fully blowdry before using your hair straightener.
RULE N°4: Using a serum on the lengths and ends will give your hairstyle extra protection and a beautifully shiny finish, without weighing down the hair.
Three curly hairstyles using a Steampod 3.0 hair straightener
Hair prep: On damp hair, apply heat protection such as the Steampod Milk (fine to normal hair types) or Smoothing Cream (thick hair types) through the lengths and ends, then blowdry fully and brush out any tangles.