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If you’re a fan of loose curls and beachy waves, listen up. While backstage at the Tanya Taylor Fall 2013 show I witnessed an incredibly inventive way to add movement and texture to hair without relying on a curling iron.

Justin German, Pantene Pro-V’s consulting stylist, wanted “dropped out waves” for the ’60s-inspired look, which meant no structured ringlets were welcome. Instead, German added texture and movement to the hair by rolling pieces up into pin curls and setting them with a quick clamp of the flatiron. “To make it a little more random we [rolled] some one way and some the other way,” German explained of the technique. “We didn’t want it to look like it was done with a curling iron.” Finally, he set everything in place with a quick spritz of Pantene Pro-V Stylers Flexible Hold Hairspray.

I’ve never been able to master my own version of the flatiron-made curls that made Taylor Swift’s hair so famous. How can I improve my method? Your success rate relies heavily on the heat of your iron and how quickly you can flick your wrist. Flatirons can take a while to heat up and, if […]

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Beauty director Adriana Ermter gets advice on creating body and waves with a flatiron. WATCH BEAUTY 101: CREATING BODY

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