Start with clean, dry hair
Apply heat protectant evenly
Brush hair to remove tangles
Plug in the curling iron and set the right heat for your hair type
Divide hair into sections
Clip up the sections you are not using
Take a small section of hair
Open the curling iron clamp if it has one
Wrap the hair around the barrel or place it in the clamp
Hold for a few seconds
Release the curl gently
Repeat on the remaining sections
Let curls cool completely
Run fingers through curls for a softer look
Apply hairspray if desired