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Maya

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Continuing from my other post, I'm trying to determine if I should get a slightly narrower flat iron for the purposes of adding curl and wave to my hair. My current one is 1.25" and these are the results of my little experiment:

http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....G_2457.jpg

I think the main difference is that a smaller one would just be easier to use and give me more versatility. Right now I can only do really big loose waves, but a smaller size would tighten them up a little and give me the option of curling as well.

I'm still not sure if I should get 1", 3/4", or .5". Maybe Taylor and Renata can give me some guidance on that. But I don't want to bother if it doesn't look good.

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Latest reply was from anne

taylor

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YESSSSS, I LOVE your hair with movement, super cute and a nice change from the straight each day:)
I would recommend that you do get a smaller flat iron. Perhaps a one inch:) I have the 2 sizes you have and a mini as well, I don't use them on me but the smaller ones work great for me professionally speaking and would be great for you too:)

Anonymous

Your hair looks wonderful Maya, just like in some of those style pictures! Success!

Srujana

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YES! Yes! Yes! Its such a fabulous look on you...and go for a smaller one too, just so you can really play it up =)

I, of course, envy curls with a passion...curls only last about 2 hrs in my hair, with with feels like a whole bottle of hair spray. So put up more pics and let me live vicariously?

Maya

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I have seriously never curled my hair before so I have no idea how much staying power there is. I will do it again tomorrow morning and see if it lasts through my 40 minute walk to work.

cciele

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I dunno what size, but I just have to say your hair looks SUPER CUTE like that! So much movement and bounce. Very flattering!

Debora

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Very cute!!! You should wear your hair like this more often. Love it!

florida

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Whatever you did here looks perfect! You have beautiful, shiny hair, and I love the length.

Boof

LOVE your hair this way! Such a soft, pretty look. It's fun to change things up!

Beth

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Maya, your hair looks fantastic:) I love the flippy little ends.

I'm not sure that I'd go smaller than 3/4" in a flat iron. Too narrow and you'll end up with less of a curve in your hair and more of an angle, if that makes sense.

elpgal

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Two thumb up!

Katiepea

(website)

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Oooooooh, now THAT is how you wear curls! I love this look on you and think this style makes you look simply adorable (in a very cool, fresh and stylish way!).

Maya

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Thanks for all the compliments. You guys are making me wish this was my natural texture!

I found a coupon and ordered the 3/4" one. The difference between the 1 1/4" one that I have and the 1" one is too trivial for me to justify owning both. Judging from the experiment I did today, 3/4" should work for both my longer hairs, as well as the shorter hairs around the nape.

Beth

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Maya, you're making me wish that was my natural texture, too;)

I think you'll be happy with the 3/4".

Kate

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This looks great, and I'm sure you can achieve a more edgy look with a slightly smaller iron. I'm guessing that since your hair isn't naturally super straight it should be able to hold some curls/waves just fine!

Also, are you thinking you'll straighten it before adding the waves or start making waves from it's natural state? I imagine that these would produce different results, though I have no experience with this.

Misia

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I really like it!!! Shorter layers would even look better and some bangs, I can see it in my head Maya!

Angie

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Very fab! It's nice that you can change up your do like this. Your hair looks fun and flirty with the extra movement. Ahem, flirty might be the way to go at work some of the time.

AJ

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Oh, I luv it!! I look forward to seeing what you do with the smaller flat iron!

Theresa

(website)

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I love those curls on you Maya!!

I've just decided to grow my hair out, and I think you're giving me some inspiration on how to go about it without getting frustrated!

Maya

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You are an instigator Angie! Very naughty.

I know you're pulling for bangs Renata. I'm going to go for them when my hair gets a bit longer. I have pretty short layers already but the wide plates don't work on them.

anne

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Maya I love the curly look (I have no idea about curling tongs!)