Burning my fingers with my straightener

Morning ❤️

I have recently been practicing using my hair straightener to curl my hair. I only have like 3 weeks of practice. I am 24 F and I had buzzed hair until I was 18 and then started to grow it out. Its finally healthy and at a cute length. I love the way it looks when I curl it but I keep holding onto the straightener too long and burning myself! Any tips?

Like gloves, how to treat a burn or maybe my straightener is just old and cheap.

Thanks girlys in advance! 🌼