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" You already know you can rely on your straightening irons for much more that dead straight hair - here are &amp;#039;just&amp;#039; 9 examples of hairstyles fashioned with the trusty tool. But did you know they can be your secret styling weapon when it comes to subtle tricks that take your signature style from Alright to Ah-mazing? &amp;quot;I use my new Ghd Platinum (think wishbone grip, optimum heat setting and no-snag ergonomic design for supreme control) to create height, volumise hair, redirect it so as to flatter your face shape, bend strands, create movement and shape updos,&amp;quot; says Ghd UK ambassador Zoe Irwin.  &amp;quot;They&amp;#039;ve taken the place of my blow-drier for doing certain styling jobs as they are so much more effective,&amp;quot; Zoe adds. Really? Yes, really. And it doesn&amp;#039;t take a pro to get them right. Zoe broke down her main hacks in simple steps you can master in no time (to be honest, if I can do it, anyone can). 1. Uber-flattering crown lift &amp;quot;This is a subtle trick with massive impact,&amp;quot; says Zoe. &amp;quot;All you need to know is where exactly to create height, and a quick move with your straighteners will do the rest.&amp;quot; Step 1 Place your index fingers two inches in front of the crown of the head, and pull them diagonally outward to where the scalp makes a vertical drop. At that point, push your indexes together to lift a triangular section of hair. Comb it through and split it in a front and back section, clipping away the front one. Step 2  Pull the back section forward at a 45* angle and &amp;#039;bevel&amp;#039; it with the bottom plate of your (hot!) GHD&amp;#039;s, rocking them in a crescent motion along the inner section of the strand, near the roots. This creates a big curl like the ones you&amp;#039;d expect to get from a heated roller. Secure it at the bottom with a section clip to let it set.  Step 3 Do the same with the front section. The &amp;#039;bevelling&amp;#039; should last about three seconds. For added volume, you can repeat the trick with another triangular section underneath the first one. Step 4  Brush the whole lot out with a natural-bristle brush. You can tease the roots for added padding. Voila \u2013 loads of lift with serious staying power! 2. Eye-opening kicked-out fringe &amp;quot;Whether you have a fringe or longer layers at the front, &amp;#039;kicking them out&amp;#039; at the right height, using this little move, really opens the face,&amp;#039; says Zoe. Step 1 Take a section of hair at brow height on the side of the hand with which you hold your (hot!) straighteners. Grab the strand at the root, turned upwards at a slightly diagonal angle to your scalp, with your hand twisted inward so your thumb faces forward. Now slowly slide the irons down the hair while you twist them about 45* outward and back. Work your way down the side of the head if you want to incorporate more strands. Step 2 Repeat on the other side of your head, this time pointing the irons down and your thumb initially facing backward. Again, slide back and out while you twist the irons. Step 3 Rake your fingers through your waves and behold: you look like you&amp;#039;re moving through life with your own personal wind machine. 3. Stay-put deep side part &amp;quot;Glamorous deep parts will be a major winter trend, but they have a tendency to fall out,&amp;quot; says Zoe. &amp;quot;That won&amp;#039;t happen if you create &amp;#039;scaffolding&amp;#039; with this trick, which will also give height.&amp;quot; Step1 Mist towel-dried hair with texturising spray. Blow-dry it smooth, directing the hair backward. Make a deep part to one side, then section off the front layers from the part to the opposite ear and split them in half by making a diagonal parting in the middle. Step 2 &amp;#039;Bevel&amp;#039; the half of the front section closest to the deep part backward using your Ghd&amp;#039;s, and clip the curl to cool. Step 3 Now &amp;#039;bevel&amp;#039; the other half forward, slip and cool. The opposing directions and texture you&amp;#039;ve created will lift and hold your hair in place. Step 4 Brush your waves over one eye and tuck the opposite section behind your ear. Done! Ghd Platinum, \u00A3165 will be available online on 22 June and can be pre-ordered now "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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