If you’ve been to a salon ever, then you’ve probably seen your hair stylist curl your hair with a hair straightener. And if you’ve seen your hair stylist curl your hair with a hair straightener, then you’ve probably attempted to do this to your own hair a time or two (or ten). For whatever reason, curling your hair with a straightener is way harder than it looks, but once you’ve mastered it, you can’t go back. Here, check out how to really curl your locks with a straightener to achieve those effortless chic waves that look good on everyone.