“It leaves the ends straighter, which gives more of a beach curl or wave effect. Plus it may be the preferred tool for beach waves. The wand heats up and you wrap your hair around the barrel holding the end of the section,” she explains. “A wand has no clip and is easier to use for most people. However, she says, “This can look retro or dated depending on how you curl.” There’s a big difference on the wand.

'A curling iron has a clip on it so that hair can be clipped in to finish curls through the ends,” explains Thompson.

The first obstacle to tackle is whether to use a curling wand or a curling iron. Christine Thompson is co-founder and master colorist at Spoke & Weal, a cutting edge hair salon with multiple locations across the country. Ready to create your dream curls? Let’s get started.Ībout the Experts: Nunzio Saviano is a celebrity hairstylist and owner of Nunzio Saviano Salon in New York City. Once you master these techniques, we even have a tutorial to create effortless-looking waves using a flat iron (yes, really!). One method will give you loose, beachy waves and the other will create tighter ringlets. There's a lot to learn, but once you practice and master the technique, you’ll be churning out beach waves and curly hairstyles like a celebrity hairstylist.īelow, we’re sharing three different tutorials on curling hair, courtesy of Christine Thompson, co-founder of Spoke & Weal and celebrity hairstylist Nunzio Saviano. That curve has only been made steeper by the variety of curling tools we have available to us today. No matter what hot styling tool you're using (straightener, blow dryer, curling iron, etc.) there will always be a bit of a learning curve. Whether you're struggling to reach those pieces way in the back or you can't quite figure out the best way to grip a hot curling wand, curling your hair isn’t always a seamless experience.

How to curl hair with a flat iron