A flat iron is a must-have for many bathroom cabinets. Flat irons come in a variety of shapes, sizes and features, and it seems as though every woman is looking for that perfect fit. If you don't currently own a flat iron and are weighing the benefits of making the purchase, consider the versatility of this one tool. You may find that upon learning a few tips and tricks, it replaces some of the other tools that clutter up your bathroom.
Straight Hair
Flat irons were originally developed to give you a pin-straight hairstyle. To use your flat iron to get a straight look, you simply clamp a small section of hair within the two heated plates of the iron, and hold them together as you slide the flat iron down the length of the hair. The flat iron heats up the hair to make it pliable and then smooths it between the two plates for a straight look. Ideal for curly-haired girls who want to achieve a straighter look, flat irons can also help girls with straight or wavy hair to create a more refined and uniform hairstyle.
Volume
A flat iron can help you build incredible volume for a less straight, but still professional and glamorous look. After you've styled your hair, if you desire more volume, clamp the flat iron near the roots of your hair. Slide the flat iron through your hair, pulling it up toward the ceiling. Follow the flat iron with a round brush to help create soft, natural volume. Then, flip your head upside-down and spray with hairspray, suggests Fresh Hair Products. When you tip your head back up, you'll see volume that will last all day.
Curls
A flat iron is so generally thought of as a tool to flatten and straighten your hair that you may not realize you can use it to create lush curls and beachy waves. As long as your hair is clean and dry, you can use it to create a bouncier look. Select a section of hair, and clamp the flat iron near your roots. Wind the flat iron two full revolutions so that the hair in the flat iron is wound around the shaft of the iron, says Misikko. Slowly drag the flat iron down the section, releasing at the tips. You'll have a bouncy curl. The tighter you wind and the smaller the section, the more your curls will look like ringlets. Larger, looser sections can create loose waves.
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