You love luscious curly hairstyles, but every attempt to recreate the style at home ends up with old-fashioned baby doll curls? Don't despair. We have prepared a simple tutorial on how to curl hair, which will help you create perfect natural curls with a hair straightener or curling iron.

Get step-by-step instructions for 7 hair curling techniques and don't miss images of every curl type you can use, with helpful tips for salon-like results.

You can curl your hair with a curling iron, a rod or a straightener. As you may have seen in the video tutorial, either tool works great for creating natural, trendy curls; it's all about the technique you use to curl your locks. So what we recommend is practicing with what you already have.

If you don't have hot tools and you straighten your hair occasionally, it's a good idea to invest in a good flat iron for straightening and curling your hair. If curling is part of your regular styling routine, research the best curling irons and curling irons, which are designed primarily for curling hair.