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HOW TO CURL SHORT HAIR WITH A WAND OR TONG

Curling hair isn’t just for long locks. Rewrite the rulebook on trimmed tresses and jump headfirst into perfecting how to curl short hair with a wand. From sultry curls to boho waves, take your look to the next level by curling short hair and finding your new statement style.

Getting short curly hairstyles doesn’t have to cause hassle, just make sure you’ve got the right tools to hand. Achieve long-lasting curls by prepping your cropped hair with ghd curl hold spray. For limitless curled styling, the ghd curve® creative curl wand is the must-have tool – the tapered wand crafts fiercely flirtatious curls that’ll keep moving all day and night.

Add curls and waves to your short hairstyle repertoire with help from ghd. Follow this guide on how to curl short hair with a wand or tong for guaranteed head-turning styles.

STEP BY STEPS

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SPRAY HAIR WITH CURL HOLD PRODUCT

Prep the hair with ghd curl hold spray – this will give you healthy, long-lasting curls.
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SECTION HAIR EAR TO EAR

Take a section from ear to ear at the bottom of the head.
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SPLIT INTO 4

Split this section into four – these will act as your points of curling.
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PLACE CURLING WAND AT TOP OF A SECTION

Place ghd curve® creative curl wand at the root of one of the sections above the hair.
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TWIST WRAP FOR 5-8 SECONDS

Twist wrap around the barrel, holding for 5-8 seconds.
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REPEAT ON NEXT SECTION OF HAIR

On the next section of hair, place the wand below the section and twist wrap the hair around the barrel, holding for 5-8 seconds. Changing above and below the section will increase texture and a natural finish.
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CONTINUE UNTIL ALL HAIR IS CURLED

Repeat this technique working up your head until all the hair has been curled.
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CURL FRONT SECTIONS AWAY FROM FACE

Ensure that the front sections of hair have been curled away from the face.
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SHAKE CURLS OUT

Spray ghd shiny ever after - final shine spray on your hands and shake out the curls to keep the definition.
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MASSAGE ROOTS FOR VOLUME

To finish your curly hair look, massage the roots to create extra volume.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

So you can get those chic curls you crave, ghd has taken a look at some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to curling your hair.

Q: DO I NEED TO USE A HEAT PROTECTANT WHEN CURLING MY HAIR?

A: To keep your tousles fully protected and get guilt-free styling, heat protection spray is a styling essential when curling your hair. The ghd heat protect spray will protect your hair from any dryer or styler, leaving your hair with a no-product healthy feel. Using the unique ghd Heat Protection System, the spray creates an invisible barrier against everyday damage, whether your hair is damp or dry. Our Heat Protection System also features in the ghd curl hold spray.

Q: HOW CAN I MAKE MY CURLS LAST LONGER?

A: You can use professional products to help keep your curls or waves looking bouncy all night long. Applying the ghd curl hold spray to your hair before creating your curly hairstyle will allow you to craft perfectly defined tousles.

Q: HOW LONG SHOULD I KEEP MY HAIR IN THE CURLING STYLER FOR?

A: To achieve maximum style at the optimum heat, you only need to hold your hair on the barrel between five and eight seconds when using any product in the ghd chronos curve® collection.

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