How to Get Big, Loose Curls With a Curling Iron

I have curled my hair so many different ways over the years. I used a flat iron to curl my hair for the longest time because I felt like the curls lasted longer.

Now, in my attempt to use less heat on my hair I have been using a curling iron. I use a 1 1/4 inch curling iron from Target. It isn’t anything special, but I recommend that size for anyone with shoulder length hair or longer.

I used to section my hair in two or three sections because I have a ton of hair, but I have found that I like the look more when I don’t section it. I just grab random sections and always curl away from my face.

I sleep with my hair in a ponytail on the top of my head in a Gimme Beauty hair tie (more on these hair ties later, they are amazing). If I don’t wash my hair the curls will last 3 or 4 days without having to touch up too many pieces. I always have to touch up the front pieces because I tuck them behind my ear and they go flat.