How to make your curls hold:
By: Don Stacy Patronelli
Every girl wants her
hair to look as good at the end of the night as it does when you step out of
the salon. And as a girl with stick-straight strands let me tell you… there’s
nothing more frustrating than spending 45 minutes curling your tresses only to
have your perfect waves fall flat before you’ve made it out the door. Today I’m
sharing a few secrets for flawless, lasting curls. Without further ado, here
are a few useful tips I’ve come across and would like to share…
Start with day-old hair. Your hair’s natural oils give your hair texture and make your strands more moldable. So if you plan on curling your hair, don’t wash it for a day or two. If your scalp feels too oily sans shampoo, spray a little dry shampoo along the roots and leave the rest dirty.
Skip the deep conditioner. Deep conditioning treatments have a tendency to weigh
hair down and make it harder to style. So if you know you’ll be curling your
hair, stick to a lightweight conditioner and save the more intense hydrating
treatments for another day.
Pick the right products. Many people make the
mistake of piling on products after curling and using nothing before. But
stiff, crunchy curls are not the goal here. So before you take a curling iron
to your locks, start with a light weight styling lotion to give your hair some texture. It’s
also a good idea to use a heat-protecting product so you don’t fry your strands. Once
you are done curling your whole head of hair, finish by misting your curls with
a light hairspray (I recommend Goldwell’s
Big Finish or Kevin.Murphys Session Spray). Use just enough hairspray to make
your strands stay without feeling stiff!
Use the right tools. Having the right tools makes all the
difference. To begin, make sure you’ve selected an iron with the right size
barrel. For hair that doesn’t hold a curl well, I recommend a ¾-inch barrel.
The curls will be tight without looking ringlet-y, and will loosen as the day
goes on. If your hair holds a curl fairly well, choose a 1-inch iron for
instant beachy waves. Also, if your hair always falls flat, consider investing
in a professional grade curling iron. For a long time I was trying to curl my
hair with a drugstore brand, and it was only when I switched to a higher-end
iron that I realized my hair could hold a curl. I recommend it! If you’re willing to invest, you
will get the most bang for your buck.
Use the right tools. Having the right tools makes all the difference. To begin, make sure you’ve selected an iron with the right size barrel. For hair that doesn’t hold a curl well, I recommend a ¾-inch barrel. The curls will be tight without looking ringlet-y, and will loosen as the day goes on. If your hair holds a curl fairly well, choose a 1-inch iron for instant beachy waves. Also, if your hair always falls flat, consider investing in a professional grade curling iron. For a long time I was trying to curl my hair with a drugstore brand, and it was only when I switched to a higher-end iron that I realized my hair could hold a curl. I recommend it! If you’re willing to invest, you will get the most bang for your buck.
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