Curling wand tips . . .
Here are a few things you should know from my trial and error.
Protect yourself.
I always wear the heat protectant glove and a long sleeve robe when I’m using my wand. It’s very easy to get distracted and accidentally touch the hot metal your inner arm, burn your fingers or sear your shoulders. Better safe than sorry–the scars aren’t too pretty.
Protect your hair.
Like you protect your skin, you definitely want to protect your hair. Heat damage is the real deal and can take years to correct. I like to apply Aveda’s damage control spray to my towel dried hair before using any hot tools. It protects against direct heat and reduces breakage from combing. I also like to use it during the summer before heading outside. UV rays can be just as harmful to your hair, especially when you’re spending hours poolside.
Curl away from your face.
I do this by diving my hair at the part and pinning the top section up and away on each side of my head. Then, I curl the bottom section of my hair, beginning with 2″ pieces at the back and working my way around to the front. Once the bottom of one side is completely curled, I push it to my back and let it rest behind my shoulder. Next, I unpin the top portion and start curling 2″ pieces from the back to the front. You’ll do this on both sides until your whole head is curled.
Start your primping early in the day.
I’m a fan of messier, undone waves so I start my beauty routine hours in advance. It’s the perfect excuse to primp + multitask throughout the day. To start, I like to apply VII code’s eye mask. The gel-like texture on the mask is made from all natural, plant based ingredients and stays in place as I do my hair or move from one thing to the next. Curls look so much cuter with bright, well-rested eyes.
Have your own curling wand tips to share?
Today, I’m giving away a curling wand to one FBT reader. Enter to win by using the widget below. The more entries you complete, the greater your chance will be at winning. Good luck!
One of my favorites is the Got2Be Mess-Merizing Hair Spray, I love it for creating texture.
My favorite is my flat iron!
I love using hot tools to curl my hair(: Would love this device.
I love using oil!!
IF I want soft curls, its a large barrel curling iron for me. I’d love to try a wand. Thanks for the giveaway!
I recently discovered the Nexxus comb thru touchable hold finishing mist, it’s one of the only things I’ve ever found to give my fine hair volume.
I currently use a large barrel curling iron, but I’ve always wanted to try a wand!! Always love reading your posts Aubry, thanks!
Lately I haven’t had much time to do anything other than blowdry my hair and run out the door. But now that spring is here I can’t wait to start curling my hair again!
I love my blow dryer
My GHD flat iron.
I am going to have to try the damage controlling spray! I like all your tips, I need to try curling my hair more often.
I wish I had a favorite product. i hate my hair and am looking for something like this wand to save the day!
I love this wand been on the look out for a new one:-)
I love the bassu oil from Surface!
I currently use a large barrel curling iron and argon oil in my hair on the tips at night!
My favorite hair product is my hair protector cream ❤️ You put it in your hair before applying heat!
My favorite hair product is Ouidad Curl Quencher Moisturizing Gel it helps hydrate my hair and get the most beautiful curls.
I love the Paul Mitchell Skinny Serum. It’s an awesome detangler and defrizzer, and it smells so amazing!
I can’t live without my blow dryer because I can’t stand wet hair
my flat iron by chi
I use a large barrel curling iron to make beachy waves – I really want a wand to replace it though!
I really love my chi hairdryer!
I love my morracon argan oil serum
I really love Kevin Murphy Anti Gravity Spray…it gives my hair volume!
Right now I am LOVING that root spray from Aveda that you recommended to me!!
So glad you love it!
I love to use my Rene Furterer styling cream. it makes my hair so smooth.
My favorite hair product is my Aussie hair spray!
My favorite tool is the flat iron to tame this hair.
I love my hot curlers.
Hairspray and my hairbrush right now.
I love hair oil, it makes my hair nice and soft.
My favorite is my flat iron.
My favorite is my smoothing cream that helps tame my flyaway and frizz.
My favorite hair tool is my large barrel curling iron.
I like to use my Moroccan oil a few times each week. Thanks so much for the chances to win.
hair dryer
I always forget to protect my hair! Such good tips. XO
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Recently got OGX keratin oil. It repairs my hair, but is also so lightweight and smells great. Perfect!
I love Aveda’s Invati shampoo, it has left my scalp really balanced and healthy!
I love my hot tools curling wand
My fav hair product is argan oil.
My favorite hair tool is a curling iron, i love to add body to my hair any way that i can.
my favorite product is a really good leave in conditiner
I love my large barrel curling iron, This is definitely a product I would love to own
I love both a spiral curler and a straightener.
my 2-1/2 inch flat iron, I have a lot of wavy hair and I straighten a lot more than I curl, so this tool gets the most use and it works so fast and straightens a large section of hair in one pass and really cut my styling time a lot.
I normally don’t use hair tools, but this looks so easy, I’d love to give it a try!
Currently my favorite is my straightener. I use it to curl and straighten
My favorite tool is my flat iron
I love my flat iron.
my favorite hair product I’m using right now is floral water
I like to kust put 3 braids in my hair while wet overnight & then Have loose beachy waves the next day 🙂 thanks for the chance!
love Shea Moisture products!
My blow dryer is my favorite.
I love my blow dryer.
I love my blow dryer.
A curling iron of course!
My curling iron is my favorite.
My favorite hair tool is my flat iron. I love it!
Oh I do love a curling iron, mine is just a plain older one. I have never tried the curling wands before…love the curls they make!
i really love my big sext hair volumizing hairspray!!!
I have a set of old school rollers that my grandmother gave me and I love them.
I like the my hair dryer
I love my curling iron
I love my curling iron the best.
I love my flat iron
i probably like my coconut oil shampoo best and then using my curling iron for my light curls
I love my flat iron. I use it almost daily.
I like to use my straightener when I can.
I don’t really have a favorite yet.I am 42 years old and was never into hair and makeup but my daughter is 16 now so I a learning all this with her.
My favorite is the curling iron.
I have a ceramic flat iron with different plates that’s my favorite tool right now.
I like the flat iron
I love using my flat iron.
I have the Beachwaver, which I love! But my hair is too short to use it, so I’m looking for a curling wand!
My Moroccan Oil!
I love my flat iron. Heaven! But I would love to get my hands on a curling wand.
nice looking curly hair is hard to get when you have really thick hair like I do, so a flat iron works way better for me.
I cannot live without my curling iron! I love the look of beachy waves. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
I love my flat iron, I use it the most!
My favorite hair product is definitely Not Your Mothers Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray!!
The inventor of the diffuser attachment on blow-dryers is a genius! Cheers.
My hair is short now, but I used to love my diffuser to encourage my curls.
I like bobby pins on my hair sometimes to keep my buns.
I have short hair so my favorite is a blow dryer.
My hot tools blow dryer.
I love my large barrel curling iron.
My favorite hair product is classic hair spray! I love that it can hold my hair in place all day and keep down the frizz.
My favorite product is leave in conditioner. Don’t have a favorite brand because I like to try different ones!
I love anything by Kérastase!
I love using keratin oil for my hair. Leaves it so shiny and smooth!
I really like my chi straightner- works really great!
thanks! xoxo
I like my blow dryer. I use it almost everyday!
For me a good hair dryer is the most important! I love to use a diffuser with it as well!
My favorite item for my hair would have to be my Baby Bliss blow dryer.
My Earth Therapeutics Wooden bristle hair brush. Soft but sturdy.
my chi flat iron i love it
garnier fructis 3 day sleek and shine serum is my favorite product
I love my diffuser attachment on my blow dryer.
my favorite hair care product is an amazing leave in conditioner (that works more as a light weight gel for me) from Bed Head- (it’s in a hot pink container with a green pump- I am blanking on it’s name)—- and my favorite tool, currently, is my amazing round brush for blowdrying straight —- my other ‘almost’ favorite tool is my kiss instawave. But I have been wanting an actual curling want. I ending up buying one but it the thickness was not nearly what I needed and I ended up with tight very small curls- like Annie lol. I need a thick diameter ==== so besides my very small curling wand experience and my kiss instawave- I do not have a curling wand. I would really love to use a curling want over the instawave because the instawave is kind of a pain to use. I have watched so many curling wand tutorials, etc. on youtube and I feel like I could get the perfect curl style that I am looking for if I had the right curling wand! ty for the chance 🙂 I would love to have hair like yours!
My favorite hair tool is the Conair Infiniti Pro Curl Secret. Thank you so much for the giveaway!
I love my flat iron but I also rock the old school hot rollers. I’ve been wanting to try a curling wand for so long now!
My flat iron is my fave at the moment.
I have always wanted an iron like this! I love the color as well of it-so pretty! My favorite hair tool at the moment is my straightener.. when I get lazy which is always- it works well very fast!
I couldn’t live without my straightener! 🙂
I love my mini straightener!
I love my wet brush!!
I use loving my chi straightener!
I don’t do much styling to my hair (not really sure how haha) but I love my Wet Brush!
My favorite hair product is conditioner.
Sexy Hair Style Spray Clay. I use it to add texture to my hair if it is “too clean” and I want to wear it up.
I don’t style my hair. I will try to style it if I win this wand.
I love using my macadamia nut oil.
my favorite product is argon oil or my rusc flat iron!
I still use my curling iron alot
Moroccan oil. Love it.
flat iron for sure!
Lately I’m into mousse and smoothing cream!
MY curlng dryer
My blow dryer is my favorite tool. It’s all I need.