Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Choosing the Right Tool
• Part 2 of 3: Preparing your hair
• Part 3 of 3: Styling your hair
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

A three-barreled curling iron or hair straightener is a unique tool for creating beautiful curls. Depending on the size of the trunk and the styling technique you choose, you can use it to achieve a variety of styles from loose, light waves to tight, retro curls. Read this article to find the best way to use your three-barreled hair curler.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Choosing the Right Tool

1. 1 Select the desired barrel size. The choice of barrel size determines what kind of hairstyle you can do with your curling iron. The first part of the selection depends on the choice of the hairstyle you want to make, and then you choose the size of the trunk that is most suitable for this.
   • Do you want to make loose light waves? Looking for a more natural look? Medium / large trunk, 2.54 to 5.8 cm in diameter. best for creating light waves.
   • Looking for a retro, old Hollywood hairstyle with tighter curls? Or maybe you want to make a ripple all over your hair? Barrel with a diameter of 9.5 mm to 15 mm.best for creating a vintage look.
2. 2 Choose the right barrel material. Tools such as the triple-barreled curling iron can be made from a variety of materials. Choosing the right one is key in order to get the desired result without damaging your curls.
   • Ceramic heaters are best suited for fine to medium hair. Choose a 100% ceramic appliance over a ceramic coating as it will wear off over time.
   • Titanium appliances provide strong heat and are more suitable for styling coarse hair.
   • Tourmaline appliances can help reduce electrification and create a good frizz. Tourmaline is usually used on ceramic and titanium curling irons, so choose your base material based on your hair type.
3. 3 Pay attention to the heating parameters. Some appliances only have one heat setting, which can damage your hair due to the heat.
   • Look for an appliance with a temperature range or high, medium and low heating function.
   • Use low temperatures for normal to fine hair.
   • Medium to high temperatures should be used to style coarse hair.

Part 2 of 3: Preparing your hair

1. 1 Prepare your hair for styling. Taking the time to prepare and protect your hair before styling will help you achieve the best styling results and keep your hair healthy.
2. 2 If possible, wash your hair the night before. Try washing your hair the day before styling instead of washing it the same day.
   • You don't need freshly washed hair to create wavy curls, as it is easier to work with hair if you apply a special product to it.
   • If you wash your hair the day before, let it dry on its own if possible. By eliminating blow-drying, you reduce the amount of heat your hair is exposed to when styling and thus keep it healthy.
3. 3 Start styling on dry hair. Wet hair is too weak. Styling on wet hair can damage it. Trying to style wet hair can lead to breakage and damage.
   • Whether you're blow-drying or self-drying, make sure it's completely dry before styling.
4. 4 Apply a heat protectant to your hair. There are many serums, sprays and creams available to protect hair during hot styling. Apply the product before using the triple curling iron.
   • Look for a silicone-based heat protectant that will protect your hair and help prevent damage.
5. 5 Use a curl locker. A range of curl-fixing products will help your hair last longer. Apply a little of the product to your hair before styling. This will keep your hair style longer.

Part 3 of 3: Styling your hair

1. 1 Part your hair into sections. The easiest way is to curl your hair in strands, moving from one side of the head to the other.
   • Gather the top half of your hair and secure it at the back of your head with a hair clip.
   • Take a strand 2.5 cm wide, put the rest of the hair to the side. It will be easier for you to work with strands, removing part of the hair to the side and securing it with a hairpin.
2. 2 Make some curls. Clamp the 1/2-inch strand at the top with the hot barrel of your curling iron.
   • If you want a light, wavy strand, start away from the hair roots.
   • If you want to create vintage curls, start curling as close to the roots as possible.
3. 3 Hold the curling iron horizontally for 4-5 seconds. Create the first curl by pinching the strand and holding the curling iron in a horizontal position for a few seconds.
   • Don't hold the hot curling iron on your hair for too long. If you have chosen the right curling iron for your hair type, then 4-5 seconds will be enough.
   • Keep going down.The trick to creating one long, continuous wave is to clamp the first barrel of the curling iron where the last barrel was.
4. 4 Run a section of hair back and then forward again. Do this with each strand of hair 2.5 cm wide. Moving from one part of the head to the other. Repeat until finished with the bottom layer of hair. Then do the same for the top of the hair.
   • Tuck curls to the other side. Do not tie the part of the hair that you have already wrapped with an elastic band, otherwise a trace will remain from the elastic.
   • Once you've finished styling the bottom section of your hair, loosen the top section and start styling.
5. 5 Complete the look. After you have finished styling, lightly spray your hair with hairspray to set the result.
   • For a more natural look, run your fingers through your hair and loosen the waves slightly, or shake your hair by keeping your head down and up again.
   • For extra effect, spray a little sea salt spray on your hair and lightly tousle your hair with your hands.
   • If you want a retro hairstyle, leave the waves as they are and simply spray your hair with hairspray.

Tips

• For an extra hold of your curls, apply a small amount of special treatment to each strand before styling.
• For a more lasting effect, spray your hair with hairspray after styling, but this is not necessary if your hair holds its shape well.

Warnings

• Be careful when using heating appliances. Don't burn yourself or keep the curling iron on your hair for too long.
• Use a curling iron stand and always switch off the appliance after use.
• Observe all safety instructions in the instructions for use.

What do you need

• Silicone-based heat protectant for hair
• Hairpins
• Hair dryer
• Three-barreled hair curler
• Curl fixer / spray
• Hair spray