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It’s driving me absolutely crazy that I didn’t take one extra second to smooth out the top of my hair before I shot these photos. Everything I do these days seems to be in haste!

And my tripod is a really bad creative director.

Anyway, I filmed a new curling wand tutorial for you! Yes! The last one I filmed was many moons ago and things have changed a bit since those dark ages so it was time for a refresh.

Oftentimes I get asked which is better, a curling wand or a traditional spring curling iron. My answer is both. Both are fine, one isn’t better than the other they are just different.

In general, if your hair is layered you’ll likely have an easier time with a spring curling iron. If you don’t have many layers or have very short or very long hair, a curling wand may be perfect for you.

I used the Amika 5P Interchangeable Barrel Curler for this tutorial. I LOVE that you can adjust the heat settings on this iron. I think that should be an element added to every single hot tool used for styling.

If you are looking for one a little more budget friendly, try the Hot Tools brand.

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Lynn says · 05.26.15

Would an aerosol dry shampoo work as well as a texture spray for this look? TIA!

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MrsG says · 05.26.15

Can’t wait for my hair to get long enough to curl! Growing out a pixie over here (it’s to my chin now!)

In other news, the Amika interchangeable wand is $187 on Amazon!

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Sarah says · 05.26.15

Love the curls! They look perfect.

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Tina Olsen says · 05.26.15

Great tips! My hair is wavy and I sleep on it wet. When I wake up it needs a little lift and I love using my wand. But I never have tried wrapping toward my face, so I need to try that today.

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kristin says · 05.26.15

Kate, I found Amika Un Done Texture Spray ON MAJOR SALE for $8.13 for the 5.3 oz size and bought a few! (http://www.rakuten.com/prod/un-done-texture-spray/269229104.html Thanks for the suggestion as I was running out of my texture spray. I am excited to try it and give this tutorial a try!

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Mandy says · 05.26.15

Just got a couple!! Thanks for sharing the link!

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Laura says · 05.26.15

Love this look on you!!

Laura
http://www.24-7style.com

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Stephanie @ ChalkSouthernToMe says · 05.26.15

BEAUTIFUL! You look fabulous! Xo, Stephanie

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amanda june says · 05.26.15

I have found that a curling wand works MUCH better to hold curl in my fine hair — even with a great curling iron they never last more than a day and sometimes not even that long, but with a curling wand I can keep curls/waves for more than 2 days (with touchups sometimes). I was so happy to discover it last year! There’s definitely a learning curve and I’m still figuring out how to get the waves I want, but I was super excited to find something that would keep curls in my hair (layers or not).

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Faith says · 05.26.15

Out of curiosity…what wand do you use?

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Stacie says · 11.17.15

I completely agree!!! I have a few different curling irons (Hot Tools, Babyliss, Conair, etc.), and while I prefer using a curling iron for the method and simplicity of it, the curls don’t always last long which is frustrating when you put the effort in to curl it!! The curls last WAY LONGER with a curling wand!! I have the Hot Tools tapered curling wand (has adjustable heat).

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Nicole Stiff says · 05.26.15

Thanks for this post…. I now want everything on the Amika website…. the pretty product patterns get me every time.

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Joana Fuchs says · 05.26.15

Loved the tutorial! Your hair looks so healthy and shiny!

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Sara W says · 05.26.15

i liked the unsmoothed top-it’s supposed to be ‘undone’ right? Thanks for continuing to provide video tutorials, lord knows you’re busy!

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Jan Groom says · 05.26.15

Kate, my hair is growing out. I have long layers and it is past my shoulders by a couple of inches. I have a barrel curling iron. I also bought an Insta-wave. However the Insta-wave makes much tighter curls. I haven’t tried it on a cooler setting however. My question is do you think that I need a curling wand?? I had one ordered and had an issue with people taking packages off of my front porch. I just have never reordered one. Also the one I ordered would have been much smaller. I just love this look!! Thank you for the demonstration. And to answer your question I have fine hair. It used to be really thick. But due to autoimmune disease diagnoses I have been losing some of my hair. But not so much that anyone else would notice.

With kind regards

Jan

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Kristi Craig says · 05.26.15

Great tutorial (as always!)
I told my husband I wanted a curling wand for my birthday next month.. hopefully he remembers!

Kristi | http://www.beloverly.com

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KC says · 05.26.15

I noticed in the Amkia 5P wand kit there is a wand called a “root lifter”. I can’t for the life of me find an explanation on how its used. Would you even suggest using it since it seems like a forgotten about add-on?

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Christine says · 05.26.15

Beautiful! You always have the best hair tutorials!

Christine | http://www.DimesandDonuts.com

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sharon / theprincipledtype.blogspot.com says · 05.26.15

your hairdos are such a success for me. my last ‘do’ at a wedding was aces! thanks for sharing these tutorials.

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Debbie Quick says · 05.26.15

I just recently got a 32mm curling wand from Nume, and I also have one from conair which is kind of cone shaped, and I love them both! The conair creates tighter curls while the nume creates looser waves, which I’m really loving! your hair looks great!

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Rebecca says · 05.26.15

Love this!! Thanks so much Kate – I’ve always enjoyed your hair tutorials and really appreciate the update on an older one. You look amazing – and thanks for always keeping things ‘real’. I’ve been following your blog for a few years and really like how you it’s evolved now that you had two littles. Best!! xx

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mildly moody says · 05.26.15

Great post! Im also very inspired by Elizabeth Olsen. Her style is super cute. Thanks for the tutorial.

Ps- I just started a new blog. It’s called Mildly Moody and its aimed towards female entrepreneurs and career IT girls. Perhaps you can take a look when you get a chance?
Now following you!
Xoxo, Cori

http://www.mildlymoody.wordpress.com

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Roxanne says · 05.26.15

You look absolutely stunning Kate.

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Nilda says · 05.26.15

Love your curls!! I have to try to curl my hair that way. And the color of the nail polish you are using is beautiful!! Xoxo.

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Amanda says · 05.26.15

Kate, Great tutorial but I have great issues curling my own hair be it with curling iron, wand, or straightener. The girl who cuts my hair can do it but I never have been able to on my own no matter how hard I try or what products I use. My hair is thick and fine and if it does curl you have to start out with tighter curls to begin with or the waves fall straight. My hair is also long. The one tool that works is the Miracurl but I don’t get soft loose waves or curls with that in the same way. Any ideas?

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Stacie says · 11.17.15

That sounds exactly like me!! I can’t get a curl to hold for the life of me but my hairdresser does no problem. A curling wand definitely makes the difference for me. Try it out!

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Kara says · 05.26.15

Thanks so much for making this tutorial, Kate!

May I ask if you’ve ever heard of the Tyme curling iron? If so, what are your thoughts on this brand and product?

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Jenny says · 05.26.15

You always have THE best hair tutorials. I’ve learned so much about my own hair from you. I curl my hair with a straightener now, but it seems I need a wand!
xx
Jenny // Mish Mosh Makeup

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Brittney says · 05.26.15

Hey Kate! Love the hair!!! I have never heard of a hot tool where the barrels were
Interchangable! What a space saver!! Also….what color of nail polish are you wearing in the video?? I have been looking for a color exactly like that and have come up short!

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Kristina says · 05.26.15

I was wondering if you’re ever going to do another post about your hair color? I’d like the have a lighter color around my face and ends, but I don’t know the hairdresser lingo.

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Summer says · 05.26.15

Great tutorial–thanks, Kate! I’ve used a curling wand several times and my hair tends to frizz from it. Not sure why, as I don’t normally struggle with frizz. Any tips? Thanks again!!!

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Baby It's Bedtime says · 05.26.15

Loved the tutorial!!

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Erin says · 05.26.15

Loved this tutorial as I have been growing out my hair for my wedding and it is fairly thin without any volume.. However this looks great on my hair and will last me all day in the office and some days even stays in after I’ve been in surgery all day!!

Curious though… What lipstick are you wearing! Its adorable, subtle with with the perfect pop of color! I’ve been looking to add something like this to my daily routine!

Let me know! Thanks!

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Angie says · 05.27.15

I’d also love to know your lip color! 🙂 beautiful!

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Kelli says · 05.26.15

Kate would love to know the lipstick color you’re wearing? Thanks so much!

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Ash says · 05.26.15

i love the look of this, but I have a question. Why did you alternate curling towards and away from the face on the bottom layer, but only curl away from the face on the top layer?

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Nikki R. says · 05.27.15

My hair is so so so so thick.. I often feel like I have to straighten my hair before curling it! Do you think it is tame-able if I just blow dry it into a puff ball and curl it from there?

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Tyana Teat-Vickers says · 05.27.15

Love this, you are so pretty

check out my newest post
xx
Tyana
cityofglitter.com

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Cindi says · 05.27.15

Hi Kate!! Love your blog! Question: I have thin straight hair and the ONLY way for me to get any curl is to use the conair U-curl. I really wanted to try looser waves and I’m searching for a wider non-tapered curling wand. Any suggestions?

Thank you!!
Cindi

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Sarai Hansen says · 05.27.15

Thank you so much for this tutorial. For the longest time I have like I am in a ‘hair’ slump..especially when it comes to being able to curl my hair. I’m going to give this a whirl and see if I can’t liven up my locks!

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GrettaBelle Patrick says · 05.28.15

Oh my goodness I LOVE it! I can NOT get my hair to hold a loose wave to save my soul! Maybe I’ll give a curling wand a shot! Great tutorial video!

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Daisy - émoi émoi says · 05.28.15

Love your videos! Thanks for the tips! 🙂

http://en.emoi-emoi.com/

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Terri says · 05.28.15

Hey Kate, I’m coming to the U.S. (Only for my second time, too excited!) in July, in NZ it’s impossible to get so many of the brands you use and I’d love to try. Where in the U.S. Can I find amika products? thanks!! x

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Stefanoe says · 05.28.15

Your hair is so smooth before you use the curling wand, do you straighten it, just blow dry it or is your hair naturally that straight? I enjoy having waves with curl, but my hair is a bit coarse and frizzy so it would help if it was straightened but I’m always thinking that then it wouldn’t curl any advice? PS I love your blog as well as the stuff you put on Google+ thank you

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Keltie Knight says · 05.28.15

Love this tutorial. I recently lost a lot of my hair due to a medical problem so I’ve spent the last six months growing it back out, and I cannot wait until it’s as long and pretty as yours.

If your readers are interested I posted a blog with all the vitamins and products I used to grow my hair SUPER FAST. xx

Day & Knight Blog: http://bit.ly/1BpsCDq

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Michelle says · 06.15.15

I want to know your lipstick color toooooo!

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Kayla says · 06.22.15

I’ve heard a couple of times in your tutorials that you put a ponytail on top of your head to sleep in to add volume. Seems simple enough but when I try this I seem to get way too much of a kink in it and I’m not sure if I’m putting it in the right spot. It would be awesome to see exactly what this looks like.

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Rita says · 07.24.15

I loved the curls that you’ve made! 🙂

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rednaxelaarabrab says · 09.02.15

Karmin is my preference 🙂

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Jill says · 09.06.15

Great tutorial! I just discovered your blog and I love it! Can you let us know what lipstick you’re wearing in this tutorial?

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ashley says · 10.03.15

I noticed in this tutorial you only alternated direction on the bottom layer….do you always keep the top layer going away from your face? I love all your newer instagram pics with your hair long and curled. so cute!

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tennieharris says · 02.04.16

♥ ♥ ♥ I personally love my Karmin ♥ ♥ ♥

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Richard says · 02.13.16

I really appreciate this post where the writer used the Amika for her tutorial. But she missed the issues where to buy curling iron which will be best for us?

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Paige Duren says · 03.26.16

I use my curling wand all the time and I love it. The one you are using with different sized barrels is really cool! My hair is naturally wavy, so I usually just end up using a curling wand to touch up some of my curls. Thanks for sharing!

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Brittney says · 04.08.16

What nail polish are you wearing in this video?!

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Lucy says · 07.03.16

Thanks for sharing, it’s really helpful for me!

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Katy says · 11.22.16

I really like this tutorial. thank you!

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Penny says · 12.05.16

This is just amazing, wow thanks a lot

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ammonite says · 05.12.17

cool!

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Anaya says · 01.31.18

This Video really help me to how can I make curl with my curling wand

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Anaya Bel says · 06.05.18

Last night i buy curling iron for my hairs and your article and video help me how can i use my curling iron and how can i make proper curls. Keep it up

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Addyson says · 07.25.18

Best I have ever used is the Karmin.

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