Voluminous hair hacks ahead.
Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images
Only have room for one hot tool in your bathroom or suitcase?
The flat iron can do it allstraighten, wave, and even curl.
Photo:Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images
Step 1: Heat Styling Prep
The start of all great hair looks is great prep.
verify to spritz all sections with a heat protectant before using a flat iron on the hair.
Potempa recommendsThe Beachwaver Coast Pro Ceramic Flat Ironfor all hair types.
If you have dry hair, you might apply a hair oil for moisturizing and smoothing the hair.
7 Bonding Oilon your ends for soft, shiny looking hair.
Here’s his method for curling hair with a flat iron.
He suggestsPURA DOR Argan Oil Heat Shieldfor protection against extreme heat, smoothing, and detangling the hair.
Apply the heat protectant directly on wet hair and comb through from root to tip.
Sectioning off the hair helps dry each section and determines how much curl and volume you want.
Pull the flat iron smoothly in a downward motion until you reach the ends.
Also, he looks for ceramic plated flat irons because they distribute heat more evenly and protect the hair.
To finish off this look, spray hairspray and texture spray for desired results.
Texture spray adds thickness, volume, and hold for a tousled natural look," says Haygood.
