How to Get Gorgeous Curls

Monica Bellucci is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful women in the world. The Italian bombshell is known for her full head of straight black hair, so it’s a bit of surprise to see her working the curls in this picture. Unsurprisingly, however, I love it! And although Monica looks like a million bucks, it will cost you precious little money and time to dupe this look at home.

First, you’re going to need a curling iron. The best curling irons are ceramic curling irons, for one simple reason: They’re good to your hair, unlike metal versions, which can cause serious dryness and damage.

After you’ve invested in a high quality curling iron with a ceramic barrel, make sure your hair is completely dry before you begin the styling process. (Unless your styling tool specifies that it can be used on wet or dry hair, it’s never a good idea to use curling or flat irons on hair that is damp!) Divide hair into small section (about 1″) and wrap around the barrel. You don’t even have to use the clamp; simply wrapping the piece around the iron and leave it there for a few seconds will do.

Choose the size of the iron based on the size of the curls you want. It looks like Monica used an iron with a smaller barrel to create her sexy corkscrews; look for a 1-1 1/2″ iron.