Start with clean, dry hair
Apply a heat protectant
Brush out tangles
Plug in the curling iron and set the desired heat
Let the iron fully heat up
Divide hair into sections
Clip up the sections you are not using
Take a small section of hair
Hold the curling iron with the clamp facing forward if using a clamp iron
Wrap the hair around the barrel or clamp it and twist as needed
Hold for a few seconds
Release the curl gently
Repeat on all sections
Let curls cool before touching them
Finger-comb or brush lightly for the desired look
Finish with hairspray if needed