Get Very Straight Hair Very Curly

If you're hair is very straight, you know you need to do some extra work to get it very curly. Knowing the right techniques will help you get the locks you want. Whether you want to just sleep on it and wake up with curls or whether you want to take the time to curl it in the morning, this article has the tips you need to help you curl your straight hair.

Steps

Curling Your Hair with a Curling Iron

1. Begin with dry hair. It's important to start with dry hair because it's more easy to damage your hair when it's wet. If you are going to be creating curls all the time, you could end up with severely damaged hair if you start when it's wet.
2. Comb out the tangles. Before you start curling, make sure your hair is free of tangles and snares by running a brush or comb through it.
3. Spray in hairspray. Before you use your curling iron, spray in hairspray to help the curls hold. Let it dry before you start curling your hair.
4. Use a small curling iron. To get extra curly hair, you need to use a small curling iron to create fairly tight curls. A good size is 3/4 of an inch.
5. Start from the top. It's easier to work your way down when curling your hair.
6. Begin with a small section. Take a chunk of your hair in your hand to begin curling it.
   • Capture the hair in the iron. Open the handle, and close the hair in it. Pull the iron down until it's almost at the end.
   • Wrap the hair around the iron. Begin twirling the iron so that the hair wraps around it. Stop when you get a few inches from the roots of the hair.
   • Stop with the curling iron perpendicular to your head. Hold the curl in place for about 5 seconds.
   • Release the curl. Open up the iron, and pull the handle down, letting go of the curl.
7. Pin up each curl as you go. That is, after you make the curl, wrap it around your finger. When you have it wrapped, use a bobby pin to secure it to your head. This process will help your curls set, and it keeps them out of your way as you curl the rest of your hair.
8. Alternate size. As you go, alternate the amount of hair you curl at a time. Doing so will give you curls in different sizes, which will make them look more natural.
9. Alternate direction. That is, on one curl, wrap it one direction. On the next curl, wrap it the other way. People with naturally curly hair have curls that go both ways, so it will look more natural if you alternate.
10. Hairspray hair. Add another layer of hairspray before unpinning the curls.
11. Unpin the curls. Release the bobby pins, and shake out the curls. Use your fingers to separate them.
12. Try backcombing. Use a wide-tooth comb to lightly comb up from the ends. Don't not use a brush on your curls, which causes frizzing. You can also use the comb to tease the top of your hair. Both can add volume and body.
13. Shape the curls with your fingers. That is, scrunch up the curls with your fingers, creating the shape you want. You can also use a product, like wave-enhancing spray, mousse, or gel, to help give your hair body and set the curls. In fact, some people use all three to help hold the curls.

Creating the Best Hair for Curling

1. Encourage healthy hair. If your hair is damaged or has split ends, it may have trouble taking curls. Therefore, you need to get the ends trimmed to help you create your dream curls.
2. Ask for long layers. Long layers will hold a curl better than straight-cut edges, so ask your stylist for layers if you want curls.
3. Create texture. A mousse or curling cream creates body and helps your hair hold curls. Read the labels to find what best suits your hair.
4. Try tight curls. It's easier to get tight curls to stay in your hair than it is to get loose curls to stay. You create tight curls by using a smaller curling iron to curl smaller sections of your hair.
5. Use less conditioner. In fact, when you're planning to curl your hair, cut your conditioner in half. Conditioner can drag down your hair, which can make curls drop out of it.
6. Curl it when it's slightly dirty. Oftentimes, hair will hold curl best when it hasn't been washed for a day or two.
7. Try a root booster. Root boosters add volume to your hair. Apply it when you are going to curl your hair while it is still slightly wet.

Using Bobby Pins Overnight to Curl Hair

1. Start with dry hair. Your hair can be freshly washed, but the curl will likely hold better if you washed it a day or two ago.
2. Decide if you want big curls or small curls. You will divide out bigger sections of your hair for large curls and smaller sections for small curls.
3. Start at the top of your head. Divide your hair a section at a time. Lightly twist the section in your hand
4. Create small buns. Wrap each section loosely around two fingers. Once you have a small, loose bun, use two bobby pins to hold it in place. If you cross them over each other, they are less likely to come out.
5. Continue with the rest of your head. Work down from the top until all of your hair is pinned up. Go to sleep with it pinned up.
6. Take out the pins. When you wake up in the morning, remove the pins. You can use your fingers to loosen the curls but don't run a brush or comb through it.
7. Turn your head upside-down. If your hair needs a little more body, let your head hang down in front of you. Loosen your curls by shaking your head back and forth.

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