<p><strong>HOW TO USE</strong></p><ul><li>Plug the unit into an electrical outlet and press the on/off button to turn it on.</li><li>Use the digital control buttons (+/-) to select the desired temperature. You can use the temperature setting guide as a reference. It is not necessary to touch the iron to judge readiness.</li><li>This straightening iron becomes very hot, especially when set to maximum. We recommend always establishing the hair type before straightening and always testing it on a strand of hair to ensure the setting is appropriate.</li><li>The plates heat up very quickly and should not touch the skin or scalp. Keep the iron about 1 cm from the scalp at all times. Use the heat finger shields while using the appliance and place it on its silicone heat mat to protect surfaces.</li><li>After use, press the on/off button to turn the unit off and then unplug it. Press and hold for a second to turn off.</li><li>Allow the unit to cool on its silicone heat mat before storing.</li><li>If the unit remains unused for longer than about 72 minutes, the auto shut-off will turn the unit off, increasing the life of the barrels and providing greater safety.</li></ul><p><strong>STRAIGHTENING BASICS</strong></p><ul><li>Section dry hair evenly and comb each section. Position the iron as far up as you want the hair to be straightened, being careful not to let the iron touch the scalp. Close the iron with the hair between the two plates and gently pull the iron down to the end of the section of hair you are straightening.</li><li>Repeat this process several times if necessary. Let the hair cool before combing.</li></ul><p><strong>STYLING TIPS USING STRAIGHTENER</strong></p><ul><li>For short, spiky looks, use gel or spray and hold the sections up and away from the head while you straighten.</li><li>For smoothing and taming curly hair or creating a stylish, smooth bob, use the straightener just on the ends, leaving the hair wavy at the roots for lift and body. Keep the straightener moving while following the shape of the hairstyle.</li></ul><p><strong>CURLING</strong></p><ul><li>For looser waves, close and lock the iron and use it as a wand. Wrap dry hair around the front housing and hold for a few seconds to create a looser, free-flowing wave.</li><li>For tighter curls, turn the iron 180° (top-down) and start close to the root or wherever you want the curl to start. Lightly hold hair between plates and turn the iron as you move it down the strand. The slower the turn, the tighter the curl. Adjust the angle to create different types of curls.</li><li>For zig-zag styles, open the iron, wrap hair around plates/housing in a figure 8, hold for a few seconds, and release. For flip and bend waves, turn the iron as you reach the end of the hair strand – inward or outward – to create a flip, bend, or more body.</li></ul><p><strong>USER MAINTENANCE</strong></p><ul><li>Your iron is virtually maintenance-free. No lubrication is needed.</li><li>If cleaning becomes necessary, disconnect the unit from the power source, let it cool, and wipe the exterior with a soft cloth.</li></ul>
