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Effortless Curls with a ghd Flat Iron + Hairstyle Hack!

October 18, 2016 Katie Marie 19 Comments

ghd Gold Electric Pink Flat IronToday I am excited to partner with ghd to bring you this easy, step-by-step tutorial on how to get curls with this ghd flat iron. Because if you can’t drop the money on two different hairstyling tools (I totally get it, they’re pricey and an investment!) you don’t have to own two different tools to achieve both straightened AND curled hair. It can all be done with just one really good flat iron.

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This limited edition pink flat iron from ghd comes with it's own heat resistant case!Before we dive into the tutorial, I do want to briefly share my experience and thoughts on the ghd flat iron. I know it is not a cheap purchase, but there are some things that are worth investing in.

A heat resistent cap for your ghd flat iron. Yes!And I personally think that this Electric Pink Professional Styler is one of those things. Especially since every purchase of an electric pink purchase, ghd donates money to breast cancer charities. A great thing to support. Plus you get a black and pink hairstyling tool!

Only one simle on/off switch is needed for this ghd flat iron because it senses the amount of heat your hair needs, and only heats up that much!This ghd flat iron looks like it has pink glitter infused in the plate!Once turned on this ghd flat iron was ready to use in less than 10 seconds. I was so surprised! Because of the high-gloss finish this literally glides through your hair like silk. I could not get over how effortless it was. And I don’t know if it was just my imagination, but my hair felt really soft after using it. I’ve used several professional curling and flat irons in my day as a cosmetologist student, but this one by far outshines them all.

Closeup of the limited edition ghd pink flat ironShould You Buy It?

I know this isn’t an easy, quick buy, but I definitely think it’s one worth saving up for. Sephora and Ulta both sell ghd styling products so at least you earn points (or redeem points to bring down the total cost, at Ulta) And there’s Ebates, too. Plus, if you’ve been needing to update your hairstyling tools and like that ghd has create a line of styling tools specifically to help bring awareness to breast cancer, you could purchase yourself a new tool and know that some of your money is going straight to Look Good, Feel Better — USA’s largest breast cancer charity. ๐Ÿ™‚

How to Curl With a Flat Iron

Get quick, loose curls with a ghd flat iron in minutes! East tutorial!1 // I cannot stress enough how important it is to use a heat protector. A nice flat iron will help prevent damage to some degree, but itโ€™s still heat on your hair! A product like DermOrganic 8 Way Thermal Spray will give your hair a nice barrier.

2 // Brush your hair to help distribute the product and remove any tangles. It’s extra important to not have any knots when curling your hair with a flat iron.

3 // Part your hair. You want to be able to take about 1 inch sections of your hair to curl at a time.

4 // Warm up your ghd flat iron! This step is quick, because it’s ready in a flash!

5 // Clamp down on your hair like you’re about to straighten it, than before you move down rotate your wand 360 degrees. It helps to let go of the end of your hair for a second and then grab it again once you’ve rotated your wand.

6 // Depending on the type of curl you are going for, move quickly or slowly down your hair. I wanted fairly straight hair near the crown of my head that progressively got curler as it went down. So as I moved the wand down my (very long!) hair I went slower. See that defined curl at the bottom! Yay!

7 // Spray it in place! I am using this Fast Dry Shaping Spray Plus from DermOrganic.

8 // After putting your hair through all that heat, you’ve got to pamper it a little. I like to use some sort of serum or hair oil like this DermOrganic Pure Argan Oil, focusing just on the ends of my hair. This gives a very smooth look to the hairstyle and also gives the ends of your hair much-needed nourishment!

And your done! You have curls! In the picture above I hadn’t broken the curls up with my fingers yet. Keep reading to see how the hair looks after it’s been styled!

HACK: How to Keep Your Headband from Slipping

I hate it when my headband slips. I've got to try this!I feel like everyone might already know this hack…but I only started doing it the last year so I though I would share. This hack is specifically for those fabric-type headbands that slip over your head.

Once you have your headband where you want it to be, divide the hair right below it and pull the front section back through the headband so that the headband is just sitting comfortably against your head. Now wrap that piece of hair next to your face around the headband and pull it through. (You’ll be pulling it out toward your face, not away from it).

That’s it!

Your headband looks like normal but that twist in the opposite direction of how your hair falls puts a bit of counter pressure on the headband and keep it in place longer.

Ever since discovering this hack, it’s the only way I wear dainty headbands now. Because I don’t know about you, but I always hated how it would slide backwards on my head throughout the day, until it finally fell out. You know what I mean if you’ve ever sported a headband! ๐Ÿ˜‰

ghd's limited edition pink flat iron is stunning!Click to Purchase this flat iron

I forgot to mention that this specific ghd flat iron featured here is a limited edition set. I don’t know how long it will be available for, but if you want it (I mean…it’s pink and black! Who doesn’t want it?!) you might want to get it soon. The Electric Pink Gold Professional Styler also comes with a heat resistant bag that is convenient to store it in, but also to use to set the hot tool on when using it. It’s a really nice quality bag — thick and durable, nothing cheap about it!

Do you own anything by ghd? I can honestly say that when I need to purchase a new hairstyling product, I will definitely be checking out the ghd brand…and crossing my fingers that there’s enough in my bank account, too, haha!


The products were sent to me for editorial consideration. This post was sponsored by ghd and some links above are affiliates. Any questions about my disclosure, please read here. :-) Thank you for your support!

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Comments

  1. Lacquerexpression says

    October 19, 2016 at 8:47 am

    Great review! I’ll live to check out this flat iron.

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    • Katie G says

      November 13, 2016 at 8:34 pm

      It’s a great tool!

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  2. Kristi V BeginNails says

    October 19, 2016 at 11:55 am

    I love these loose curls! <3 I haven't used a flat iron or dryer on my hair in a few months and it's never been healthier!! Usually I would get split ends all the time. And now when I do use it, a heat protectant is the #1 thing!

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    • Katie G says

      November 13, 2016 at 8:35 pm

      Yes, heat protectant is so important! My hair desperately needs a haircut right now — I haven’t gone since my little one was born! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

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  3. CosmetopiaDigest says

    October 19, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    I love my GHD, though now that I have very short hair, I use an airstyler for curls. I love your ‘do with that dainty band. You’ve inspired me to go buy a few for myself next week!

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    • Katie G says

      November 13, 2016 at 8:36 pm

      I love dainty headbands! It’s a really easy thing to throw in my hair and feel a little fancy, lol

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  4. nichole costa says

    October 19, 2016 at 2:14 pm

    great DIY. Also, you’re adorable.

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    • Katie G says

      November 13, 2016 at 8:36 pm

      Aww, lol, thanks <3

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  5. Polished Hippy says

    October 19, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    I’ve never had a flat iron before – this one looks great!

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    • Katie G says

      November 13, 2016 at 8:37 pm

      In the same way I am obsessed with matte lips…I have always preferred stick-straight hair to curls. So a flat iron was the first heating tool I ever purchase, haha!

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  6. Nikki says

    October 19, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    You make this look so easy but I cannot for the life of me, do this. Haha! My hands and my brain do not work together on this!

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    • Katie G says

      November 13, 2016 at 8:38 pm

      Hahaha! It was actually REALLY hard to do when trying to pose for the camera. I was second-guessing myself the whole time ๐Ÿ˜›

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  7. Stacie Hamilton says

    October 20, 2016 at 12:17 am

    I am seriously uncoordinated and can hardly get the curl I want with a flat iron. I’m not giving up yet! Thanks for the tutorial!!

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    • Katie G says

      November 13, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      Practice! And, as odd as it sounds, I typically don’t look in the mirror when I curl my hair with a flat iron. I get too confused and backwards, haha ๐Ÿ˜›

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  8. Tasha says

    October 24, 2016 at 6:40 am

    I’ve always wanted to get a GHD flat iron! Hoping to purchase one next year.

    Your hair looks beautiful!!

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    • Katie G says

      November 13, 2016 at 8:40 pm

      The GHD flat iron is a really fantastic one — I think it’s even taken the place of my NuMe MegaStar! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

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  9. Jenne - Polished Pathology says

    October 27, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    I love getting waves with a flat iron, and that one looks awesome! I’ve never heard of the headband hack before, and that’s ingenious

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    • Katie G says

      November 13, 2016 at 8:40 pm

      I’m glad it was helpful! I almost didn’t include the hack, but since the pictures turned out, I figured — why not?! Now I am very glad I did ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. Yesenia says

    April 25, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    I really like my Karmin iron.

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