The iron will be ready to use in about 5 minutes . Section hair into strands of approximately one inch thick and two inches wide. Pre-heat your curling tong, rest the tong on its safety stand on a smooth flat surface. Section hair into strands of approximately one inch thick and two inches wide. Taking one section at a time place the ends of the hair over the barrel with the clip open. Close the clamp and holding the safety clips with the other hand, roll the hair. Keep the sections of hair taut as you wind it around the hot barrel. Hold curl in place for approximately 20 seconds for light curls or just waves. To release curl wind about half a turn, push down on clamp, release lever. Gently withdraw barrel from the center of the curl. When all curls have completely cooled your hair is now ready to be styled.