1.Put the curling iron on your head like a headband, you can wrap it around the top or secure it with a headband such as a ponytail, then wrap dry or slightly wet hair on the other side of the band loop and secure them with the bottom of the headband. 2.Be sure to tighten and start near the top of your head. 3. Hair that may be slightly damp during the day stay for an hour or two, or hair that is slightly damp or dry overnight.