How to Create Soft Curls with a GHD

By Sparklingker @sparklingker

Happy Sunday everyone!! Today I will show you how to create soft curls with a GHD hair straightener. I had so much fun doing this hair tutorial this afternoon. Special mention to the hubs for helping me take photos, it can get rather awkward trying to hold onto the camera as well as curling my hair.

What you will need:

  • Hair brush
  • Heat protect spray
  • Hair straightener
  • Hair spray (not shown in photos)

Start with freshly washed hair. It doesn’t matter how you blow dry your hair as long as it’s dried before you start to iron it. Before you begin, make sure you brush out any knots in your hair.

Don’t forget to use a heat protector to prevent damage to your hair while ironing. Every time I use any type of sprays, my natural reaction is to close my eyes and I always look scared.
Seperate hair into two sections. I just used a hair tie and tied up the side I was working on last. This just prevents your hair from moving around. Take a small section of hair and clamp the GHD against your hair (10cm from your roots). Then twist the GHD about 180 degrees (towards or away from you) as you continue pulling through your hair. To keep your hair in position, ensure you are holding onto the ends of your hair. The thicker the section is, the looser the curl will be. The slower you go the tighter the curls will be. So to create soft curls you will need to have a thicker section. If you don’t like the look of the curl, don’t worry. Wait for your hair to cool down and try again. Continue taking similar sized sections and repeating the process until you have curled all your hair. Now you have soft loose curls! Add some hair spray, this will help make your curls last longer.

The GHD straightener I used is from their Jewel Collection. The collection features 2 straighteners: Amethyst and Sapphire. Each hair straightener comes with a paddle brush and keep sake box. The RRP of this straightener is $289AUD which is quite a decent price because these babies do last a good while.

Here’s a bit of information straight from the GHD website:

  • Advanced ceramic heater technology for smoother, shinier results
  • Universal voltage for consistent performance when travelling
  • Smooth black plates with a hint of sparkle for snag-free styling
  • Contoured plates for easier curls and waves
  • Extra long 2.7m swivel cord for freedom during styling

You can check out more GHD stylers here or hair tutorials can be found here. Overall, using a GHD to curl my hair is quite easy. I have done it for many years. If you have just recently started to curl your hair with a GHD, it does take a bit of practice but you will eventually get the hang of it. If you have any questions, please leave me a comment below.

I was provided the products for review purposes. This has not influenced my opinion.