Learning how to create the perfect ghd curl is like learning to ride a bicycle.
It may be a little bit tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it – it’s a skill you’ll have for life. And trust me, it’s worth it. To have your hair go from…
This……. To this…..
Well, it kinda speaks for itself.
Here are the steps to perfecting the notorious ghd curl.
First of all, make sure your hair is completely dry and brushed through. Part your hair in the centre, or wherever you prefer – That part is up to you.
Make sure your sections are of equal thickness.
Your four secured sections should look something like this. You are looking at about 2-3 curls per section, depending on the thickness of your hair. If it is as fine as mine (I feel for you) it won’t take long at all.
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The two or three curls from each section should be divided from bottom to top, rather than side to side. This will add more volume and dimension to the hair. Something I seriously need.
Now, here’s the tricky part. Place the ghd over your first section. Then, clamp the ghd from where you would like your curl to start.
Clamp down, then turn it back on itself. Make sure you keep the iron at that same angle and slowly and steadily move the ghd down the hair shaft. Once that’s done, twirl your hair following the shape of the curl you have just created, and secure with a bobby pin. Here’s one I created earlier. This will help to set the curl while your hair is cooling down.
Continue to make your way around your head, curling then securing with bobby pins as you go.
Once you get the knack of it, it’s easy. See? I’m stoked. It’s all in the wrist. Remember, all you are doing is clamping the ghd down, and then turning it in on itself – Just like you would if you were revving a motorcycle – then, you slowly move the straightener down the hair shaft. Once you’re done, let your hair set for 5 minutes, then remove all your bobby pins.
Voila, there you have it. Curls with a hair-straightener.
If you want beachy tousled curls, comb through your hair with your fingertips.
If a glamorous Hollywood wave is more to your taste, spritz with hairspray, then brush through your curls with a large paddle brush.
Because volume and curls are so much better than flat, nothing hair.
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Top Comments
Hi, nice advices! My Karmin works really well at straightening and curling hair. :)
This is timely! I want to curl my hair for an engagement party on Saturday but I've never been able to master GHD curls.
Question: Does my hair need to be blow-dried straight beforehand? That's what hairdressers seem to do, but I don't know how to do THAT either! Anyone have any tips??
My hair is naturally curly which you would think would make it easier, but it actually means I can't find which bits I've done and which bits I haven't and it can end up looking like a bit of a frizzfest...
Hi Irish,
I'm no hairdresser, but this year I finally mastered the ghd curl.
I don't blow-dry my hair straight, just blow-dry until it's ALL dry, and then section. Sectioning is the key for me to make sure I don't overlap or miss bits. I just use bobby pins to section, top section into two bits, and bottom section into two bits.
In terms of getting the curl right, I just practiced, first doing a half-turn of the straightener to get an outwards 'flick' on the bottom of each section, then when I found I could do that ok, I tried a full turn of the straightener, and voila! Curls! It took a couple of times to get quick with it, but now it takes all of 5 minutes for my whole head of hair to be curled to casual perfection.
Thanks Little mum! Do you keep turning the straightener as you pull it through your hair, or do you keep it straight with just the hair wrapped around? I've seen both ways online.
Do you blow-dry it carefully/neatly at all or literally just blast it?
I blow dry and then straighten mine because it's super frizzy. I keep turning the straightener as I'm pulling it through. It seems to give me a better curl this way. I asked my hairdresser to give me a demo when I got my hair done once and it was pretty easy to pick up once I had someone to teach me :) Good luck on Saturday 👍
It doesn't have to be neat - just make sure it's dry and parted the way you want it to be and then just give it a quick brush. I then use an elastic band to tie up the sections I'm not curling. I don't think I run the GHD through but just hold it curled. I feel like it gets a pretty solid curl and looks good (if I do say so myself)!
Good luck - just keep practicing! You'll get there eventually.