And another bonus tip: avoid touching your newly-formed beach waves until they’ve cooled down. When hair is hot, it is still malleable, so touching it may loosen the curl or make it fall flat. Step 4: Finish Use: A medium-sized curling wand and a teasing brush to fluff up your curls at the root, for masses of added volume. GHD’s Curve curling wands and tongs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, to suit the size and shape of the curls you wish to create. The Curve Soft has a larger 32mm barrel, which is perfect for creating larger ringlets and adding volume, rather than for corkscrew curls. The Curve Soft has a spring-lever clamp on the side of the barrel, so it’s also great for styling longer hair; other wands in the range don’t include a clamp and so are a little more difficult to wind longer hair around. Use: A hair curling wand with a large barrel. Wrap 2-3 inches of hair around the heated tool to help create the effect of natural, loose curls.

Hold your curling iron upright and vertical, with the clamp facing forward. Gather a section of hair of about one to two inches, and clamp in place. We recommend leaving about an inch and a half of hair at the ends out of the clamp for more natural-looking beach waves that flow straighter towards the ends. To magic up California-style beach waves overnight, you can simply braid your hair into two loose pigtails when it’s wet. This method avoids heat styling, so if your hair is already damaged, it’ll thank you for skipping the hot tools! Key specs – Barrel size: 28mm; Temperature settings: 3; Maximum temperature: 200°C; Cord length: 2.5m Tip: To help frame your face, hold the curling wand vertically and twirl away from your face. Remember, to get those effortless waves, don’t curl your hair from the root, but from midway down each section. Voluminous Curls Add immense volume to your curly hair by adding layers. Credit: indigitalimages.com To curl with a wand, section the hair and then point the wand so the tip is facing diagonally downwards at a roughly 45º angle. Then, with a heat-protective glove on (usually supplied in the box), wrap the hair around the wand in a spiral shape. Hold the ringlet in place for a few seconds, then tilt the wand downwards to allow the curled section to fall down.Once you take your hair out of the braids in the morning, you can dry any last remaining damp bits using the diffuser attachment on your blow-dryer, or just leave them to dry naturally. Your trusty TRESemmé curling iron is the perfect tool for getting beach waves at home with ease. Remember, the smaller the curling iron’s barrel, the tighter the curls will be. For beach waves, we recommend the TRESemmé 1” Curling Wand. Step 1: Prep Key specs – Barrel size: 32mm; Temperature settings: Variable; Maximum temperature: 230°C; Cord length: 3m A straight wand creates curls that are equal in shape and size throughout your hair, allowing you to achieve a more uniform look. This type of curling iron is ideal for those with naturally straight hair who want that beach waves look, as it can be used to curl inwards or outwards. Medium waves look great on short to long hair. Slim Wands Molly-Mae's original volume 1 kit doesn't appear to be available at Beauty Works anymore, but she has since launched a volume 2 kit with the hair brand.

During testing, we confirm the weight and dimensions of the curling tool, as well as any extras that are included in the box. We time how long the tool takes to heat up after switching on. We then note how long it takes to style a full head of hair, taking into account the hair length and texture that we are testing it on. We evaluate the overall ease of use of the curling tool, how it feels in the hand and the finish and feel of the hair after curling. Finally, we note how well the styles last over a typical day. While smaller curling tools are great for producing a permed look on longer manes, they’re also ideal for shorter hairstyles as they can help add texture and shape. Medium-Sized Wands Spritz your thermal protective spray all over your hair, from mid-lengths to ends and rake through with your fingers for even coverage. Keep the spritzing light – you don’t want your hair to become too damp with product before you get curling. Step 2: Section Long- and large-barrelled tongs usually have a clamp to hold the hair in place while you curl, and can be used to create super-sleek, Hollywood-style curls. Curling wands, which have a conical tip, are more suitable for short to medium-length hair. We’ve included some longer-length wands in our roundup for those who prefer to curl their hair this way. What should my curling tongs for longer hair be made from?Finally, spray your loose hair with TRESemmé One Step Wave Spray ,for soft, defined waves that last all day. To further prevent damage and frizziness, try sleeping on a satin pillowcase. With less friction and rubbing of your strands against the pillow, you’ll find your hair feels softer and frizz-free in the morning. A good tip, to prevent each curl wrapping around the others, is to alternate the direction of the curls you create. For the first, twist the iron away from you while curling, twist the iron towards you for the next, and so on.