From ringlets and beach curls to bouncy blow-dries and crimped waves, there are endless curly hairstyles to experiment with. But if you're someone who prefers to use a classic curling wand over a straightener when creating your own waves, this trick could save you from future bad hair days.

Celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin is no stranger to sharing a tip or two on social media via Instagram and TikTok. Most recently the pro, whose client list includes Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner and Dua Lipa, shared a pleasingly easy trick for anyone who might struggle to style their hair at home.

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The founder of haircare brand Ouai has named the technique she uses 'the twist and pull'. All you have to do is clamp a piece of hair into your wand and simultaneously twist the iron away from the head while pulling down. Then, repeat.

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Of course, Atkin uses a professional wand, but she says that if yours has a spring "you can actually just lift [it] if it’s super tight on your curling iron […] so it’s not going to give you any dents or creases."

"I like to stay from mid-length to the ends from the mid-way back," she adds.

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