How to Use flat iron in a Sentence

flat iron

noun
  • Spray the styler onto dry hair and then whip out your flat iron and get to work.
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 23 Feb. 2022
  • Clamp your flat iron near the roots of a 1-inch-wide portion of hair.
    — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Someone is going to step on that flat iron and burn their toes off!
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2021
  • Wear your pony in big bouncy curls or use a flat iron for an ultra-sleek look.
    — Myranda Mondry, Allure, 26 June 2023
  • Tesar finds the method well-suited for thin cuts, like flat iron or sirloin flap.
    — Dallas News, 20 Aug. 2019
  • Follow through with a flat iron to give a more sleek appearance.
    — Kristin Corpuz, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2019
  • The slim steamer is comfortable to hold and about the size of a flat iron.
    — Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, 9 May 2022
  • Thinking about skipping the blow dries or leaving your flat iron at home?
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Use a rat tail comb to create a center or side part and smooth just the roots with a flat iron.
    — Nikki Brown, PEOPLE.com, 1 June 2021
  • To really seal the deal, use a flat iron to get that pin-straight finish.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 9 Mar. 2023
  • When well considered, the flat iron is a building that fits in and stands out.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Since then, the flat iron has been my go-to hot tool for both straightening and curling my hair.
    — Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2020
  • Take a 1-inch-wide section of hair and clamp your flat iron at eyebrow level.
    — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Stylists usually seal the product into the hair with a flat iron.
    — Ronnie Cohen, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Take the front sections and straighten them using a flat iron for a smooth finish.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • To get the beachy look, Moe refined the wig texture by using a flat iron.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Jan. 2022
  • Avoid your flat iron, hair dryer and curling iron as much as possible.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 May 2026
  • My tablemates got the signature flat iron steak and the tortellini with pesto cream.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2021
  • The tool combines the heat of a flat iron and paddle brush to create a frizz-free, sleek look in a flash.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Then use your flat iron to heat up the pencil for a few seconds to get a perfectly wavy look.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 17 May 2016
  • Polish off the ends by running a quick flat iron over them, then letting cool to your preferred side.
    — Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Pryles removes the hams and shoulders, then breaks them down further to remove cuts like flat iron steaks.
    — Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 28 Sep. 2020
  • Use a flat iron at 365 degrees, taking small sections to seal and add shine.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The solution is then blow-dried and sealed with a flat iron, and the results can last anywhere from three to six months.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2020
  • Many people assume the hotter the flat iron, the better the results.
    — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 24 Mar. 2021
  • The Corrale is not the only flat iron on the market that utilizes curved edges, of course.
    — Nicole Saunders, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2021
  • To get this undone wavy look, curl your choppy layers with a flat iron, instead of a curling wand.
    — Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Use a curling iron or hot rollers for more rounded ends with a bend or a flat iron for a less-contrived style with a bit of edge.
    — Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Upgrade your hot tools with a flat iron and an ionic hair dryer that are both under $30.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
  • The super-thin titanium plates get close to the root to flat iron the hair straight with one swipe and reduce frizz.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 5 Nov. 2022

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