Instant wow with waves
FINE HAIR? Get subtle waves with a flatiron
Thin tresses have trouble holding a curl, but the flat panels of a straightening iron create soft texture for a boost of volume that won’t fall flat. To do: Hold the iron horizontally and place
2" sections of hair between the plates, starting around ear level. Clamp down, then lightly twist your wrist back and forth as you move the iron down to the ends.
FIRST pick: Revlon Perfect Heat 1" Digital Flat
Iron, $23, Target.com
TEXTURED HAIR? Boost spirals with a diffuser
Ringlets rein in coarse tresses, and a diffuser helps curls retain their shape without the frizz-inducing harsh stream of air from a blowdryer’s nozzle. To do: Work a curl-enhancing cream into damp hair, then blow-dry using a diffuser attachment as you scrunch hair.
FIRST pick: Bio Ionic Universal
Diffuser, $24, Sephora.com
MEDIUM TO THICK HAIR? Go tousled with a curling iron
Beachy waves made with a curling iron enhance hair’s natural texture without creating curls that look contrived. To do: Wrap 1" sections of hair around a 1" curling iron, alternating how curls fall (toward and away from the face), then comb through with fingers.
FIRST pick: Bed Head Curlipops 1" Tourmaline Ceramic Tapered Styling Iron, $30, Ulta.com