How to Make Spiral Curls

Before applying these steps, make sure your hair is clean and combed thoroughly.
1. Tie your top portion of your hair into a half ponytail (I would recommend just clipping the top part of your hair with a jaw clip on top of your head.
2. Divide your bottom hair section into 1 inch wide sections. Clamp the iron on one section about two to three inches away from your head. Keep in mind, if you have shorter hair, you'll want to start the curling more than the recommended 2-3 inches away from your head, for your hair length will shrink drastically!
Rotate the hair strand over and than under the iron and slowly pull the flat iron down away from your head while slightly rotating the device at the same time. You might have to go over some of the more stubborn hair strands over again to achieve a more full, spiral look.
3. Do this for the rest of the bottom section. When complete, gather the bottom curled section and clip it together with a jaw clip.
4. Apply the same technique to the top portion.
5. If you want more added volume on the op portion of your head, clamp the flat iron closer to your scalp and curve it slightly, creating a slight "bump" or elevated dent into your hair.
6. For more added definition, use your fingers to piece apart some of the curled hair strands.
7. The curls will eventually relax a bit, but for on the go, slightly tug on the bottom strands so that your hair length will appear a bit longer.

The key is finding a good flat iron. I have purchased cheaper, lower end hair designing devices in the past, and you do get the quality that you pay for. Either the curl doesn't stay, or the iron takes forever to heat up, or your hair ends up being really dry and stiff. Also, make sure what ever flat iron you purchase that it has one, rounded metals plates, not cornered. This will prevent from forming dents in your hair. Also, make sure that the plates are made from ceramic. This makes the plates heat up more evenly and prevent your hair from frying. The third is optional, but I would also recommend investing in a flat iron that is made from titanium (a lightweight metal) since you will be holding the iron for long periods of time when curling your hair (especially if you have longer hair or a lot of hair). I would go for a one inch one wide, nothing more or less. I decided to invest in a higher end, better quality flat iron this time so I did some research and came across the European brand Babyliss. Many people raved about it so I was immediately intrigued, until I found out its average price - $100. Now, I know some people would go all out and spend that much money, but not me. So I decided to check out my local Marshalls store. They happened to be selling a Babyliss flat iron for only $29.99! I was so stoked and so I immediately bought it home and applied it to the test.

This flat iron is amazing. With other curling hair devices I would have to touch up daily, but with this, I went for three days with no touch up! My family and friends were impressed on how the curls stayed put! I would definitely recommend on getting one of these.....for the sale price of course!