To put a bend in your hair, you can use a flat iron with a specific technique. Here's how:
Flat Iron Hair Bending Technique
This method, as demonstrated in the referenced YouTube video, focuses on creating soft bends using a flat iron. The key is to avoid overthinking it and not making each section look the same.
Steps for Creating Hair Bends
- Sectioning: Divide your hair into manageable sections. This will help you work more effectively.
- Straight Hold: Hold a section of hair straight out from your head.
- Flat Iron Placement: Place the flat iron near the roots.
- Pull and Bend: Pull the flat iron down the section of hair, rotating your wrist slightly to create the bend. Don't over-rotate and be sure not to overthink it. The aim is a gentle curve, not a sharp curl.
- Nesting: Each bend from the previous bend. Continue working down the hair shaft in this way, nesting the bends.
- Example: Start the next bend slightly below the previous one, giving a more natural look.
- Repeat: Repeat the process on all sections of hair, making sure not to be too uniform for a more organic result.
Tips for Success
- Don't overthink it: The goal is not perfect uniformity but rather a series of gentle, flowing bends.
- Vary the bends: Avoid making every bend identical. This will prevent a too-uniform or 'done' look.
- Practice: The technique may require some practice to perfect, so don’t be discouraged if your first attempt is not exactly what you wanted.
- Heat Protection: Always apply heat protectant spray before using a flat iron to prevent hair damage.
| Technique | Description |
|---|---|
| Sectioning | Divide hair into manageable parts for easier styling |
| Straight Hold | Hold the section straight out to ensure the iron creates the bend properly. |
| Flat Iron Placement | Start at the roots (or slightly down from the roots) |
| Pull & Bend | Pull the flat iron down the hair, rotating your wrist to create a bend. |
| Nesting Bends | Each bend is formed from the previous bend, to give continuity of style. |
This technique of using a flat iron with wrist rotation and nesting is an easy way to create beautiful soft bends in your hair without a curling iron.
