1. Section Hair: Divide your hair into manageable sections. Clip the upper layers out of the way, starting with the lowest layer. Separate a 1–2 inch (2.5–5 cm) wide lock of hair.

2. Wrap & Hold: Hold the curling iron handle with one hand and the strand of hair with the other. Wrap the hair from root to tip with the barrel facing downward. Hold for about 5 seconds, then gently pull the wand out of the curl.

3. Run Your Fingers Through the Curls: For looser curls, run your fingers from the roots to the tips, gently spreading your fingers apart to loosen the curl.