ghd platinum: One Styler, Two Hairstyles

Hi friends! Happy Friday! Cheers to us making it through the week!! Today’s an exciting post for me. Since the very start of my blog, I’ve received a ton of questions and inquiries regarding my hair…the tools I use, products I love, and how I go about styling it. Today I get to show you two of the ways I do my hair on a regular basis.

I’d like to point out that my hair is far from pretty. The only time I have actually loved my mane was when I was pregnant with Harley. It was long, thick, and the perfect amount of shiny. As you’ll see in today’s post, it looks nothing like I just described. I’m way overdue for a haircut. The ends are dry and look ratty. I’ve been away from my hairstylist [who conveniently happens to be my sister] for weeks now, so hopefully you can give me a free pass!

All I can say is, I am so thankful to have been born in the generation of hot tools and hair stylers because I’m pretty certain I’d be the ugliest human being if I didn’t have access to them! Today I’m showing you how to use the ghd platinum styler to get your hair looking sleek and straight as well as achieve that natural wavy hair.

The ghd platinum styler comes in four colors: black, white, hot pink, and a limited edition color called serene pearl that is featured in today’s post. It comes with a matching heat-resistant bag and silicone cover, which is awesome for traveling! There’s only one button on the entire tool that is used for turning on and off. I was a bit concerned that I couldn’t control the temperature, but it’s totally fine. Within seconds, the styler heats up to 365F degrees and I can’t imagine needing it to be any hotter or cooler than that.

So this is what my hair looks like mostly air-dried. I blowdried the very top to smooth the area near my part. Yes, I know I look like a lion…

Sleek & Straight

To get started, you’ll need a few things:

Mirror

Clip[s]

Comb

Heat Protective Spray

Finishing Spray or Serum [should you choose]

Step 1: Divide your hair into two sections, separating the top part from the bottom.

Step 2: Spray your hair with thermal protective spray.

Step 3: Take small pieces [1-2 inches] and comb your hair from root to ends. Gently glide the styler right behind the comb.

Step 4: After straightening the entire bottom section, release the top part from the clip. Feel free to re-section off your hair with a clip to help give you access to all layers. Repeat Step 3 throughout the rest of your hair.

Step 5: Once all pieces have been straightened, brush your hair out and set it with a light finishing spray or smoothening serum. If using a serum, stay away from the top of your hair and focus more on the very ends.

Top c/o Goodnight Macaroon  //  Necklace c/o Abercrombie  //  Essie Nailpolish

PIN IT!

next up…

Everyday Loose Waves

Step 1: Divide your hair into two sections, separating the top part from the bottom.

Step 2: Spray your hair with thermal protective spray.

Step 3: Starting a few inches down from your scalp, clamp the styler on a 1 inch section of hair and smoothly flip it back 180 degrees. Once rotated, glide the styler slowly down the rest of the hair.

• I also flip the styler forward versus backward on some pieces to make the hair curl in a different direction. Play around with both ways to see how you like it best! Or, do it both ways like me!

Step 4: When finished with the bottom layer, unclip the top section and repeat Step 3.

Step 5: Set your hair with a light setting spray or flexible hold hairspray.

PIN IT!

Voila!

Tips: The slower you move the iron, the tighter the curl will be. [I did it rather quickly for a very gentle wave.] If you want more of a curl than a wave, rotate the iron more than 180 degrees, but not exceeding 360 degrees.

I hope you liked these easy tutorials! Have you ever used a styler that you can straighten and curl your hair with? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

*This is a sponsored post brought to you by ghd. As always, all opinions are my own.