Many people think curly hair is beautiful. So it’s no surprise that lots of people try to create the prettiest curly hairstyle. Some are blessed with a natural head of curls, while others have to use styling tools and products. The most frustrating thing, of course, is when those curls quickly fall flat. In this blog, we’ll share tips on how to maintain a full head of curls, whether they’re natural or created with styling tools and products.
Curls created in straight hair
There are several ways to create curls. You can use rollers, curling sets, curl papers, a straightener or curling iron, or a brush and hair dryer.
The methods that usually create the longest-lasting curls are a curling set or a heat tool (straightener or curling iron). These are the methods to try, especially if your hair is difficult to curl or your curls fall flat quickly. For curls that hold even better, you’ll also need good styling products such as gel, hairspray and - when using heat tools - a good heat-protectant product. Always apply a heat-protectant product, such as Biosilk Silk Therapy, before using heat tools.
Distributing a little gel through the lengths of your hair before curling will help your curls hold their shape and last longer. Hairspray is essential for creating curls. Just before curling a section of hair, spray it with a little hairspray. When you release the hair from the curler/curling iron, gently ‘fold’ the curl back up into a little ring, secure it with a small hair clip, and spray it with hairspray again. Don’t remove the clip until the section has cooled completely. Cooling in this curled shape helps the curl hold for longer.
For example, use CHI Helmet Head Hair Spray, which keeps your hair in place all day. Remove all the clips from your hair and say hello to that full head of curls! Gently run your fingers through your curls for a more natural look.
Natural curls that fall flat
People with natural curls also sometimes have curls that fall flat or straight sections among their full head of curls.
To prevent curls from falling flat and sections from going straighter, it’s a good idea to use a styling product designed to help natural curls ‘remember’ their shape. Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream is a cream that helps activate curls and prevents frizzy, flyaway hair. Apply this curl cream to towel-dried hair and ‘scrunch’ it into your curls. Set your style with hairspray to keep it in place all day.
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