If you’re after soft, lived-in waves (basically, the opposite of bouncy, Victoria’s Secret-esque curls), you’ll love this flat-iron technique. Start by picking up a section of your hair and ...

Now that your hair is prepped ... “Any larger than the width of the flat iron and you won’t get consistent waves,” she says. 4Twist and pull iron down the length of hair in one fluid ...

"For beachy waves, luckily you won’t have to worry ... If you want to use a flat iron to curl your hair, reach for one with ...

Start with the hair around your face and pull the top layer ... around the flat iron for loose curls and big waves. Try twisting the flat iron in different directions to change the pattern ...

WATCH: The half-up top knot is this season's hair go-to Optional: To get that perfectly imperfect beach wave, the hair guru ... woman equipped with just a flat iron, this proves the tool is ...

Instead of bringing a straightener and a curling iron whenever I go on a trip, by using this tutorial, I can get away with just bringing my flat iron ... all depends on your hair type and how ...

"I think the flatiron gives you so much more of a natural beachy look as opposed to a curling iron ... out the cuticle layer of your hair, meaning your curls or waves will not hold as long." ...

Watch the video above! Step 1: Turn your flat iron to a low heat setting and lightly spray heat protectant on to your hair. Step 2: After you grab a small section of hair, twist the ...