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This Is How to Hold Your Curling Iron for Perfect, Beachy Waves

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You know the drill. Visions of Victoria’s Secret bombshell hair pop into your head, but your curling iron skills know only one level: Shirley Temple. Before you give up on your dreams of perfectly lived-in waves (or blow your paycheck on every size curling iron), we’re about to let you in on a little secret that just might solve your wave drama.

The trick: It’s all in the angle of the curling iron. Holding it at a 45-degree angle will give you Adriana Lima-level waves, while holding it straight up (perpendicular to your head) will give you tighter spirals (hey there, Shirley).

Zap your waves with a little texturizing spray, and Angel status is yours, all yours.

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Brianna Lapolla formerly held the role of Senior Commerce Editor at PureWow covering all things shopping across beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. Now, she's putting her 12 years of professional experience to use on a freelance basis. When she's not typing away, you can find her somewhere in Europe or at home catering to her dog, King Louis.