All About Curly Hair
For those of you with curly hair, you'll admit it can be both a blessing and a hassle. When your curls look good, they really look good. But all it takes is a slight change of weather and you've got frizz problems!
It's true, curly hair can sometimes need a bit more care and attention than straight hair to keep it looking its best. Hairstyle.com has curly hair information and advice, hairstyles for curly hair and curly hair care tips that will have your locks looking their best.
It is important to understand your hair - once you understand what works with your curly hair, you can really enjoy your hair and learn to love it.
Read more about curly hair at Hairstyle.comHOW TO STYLE CURLY HAIR
If you have wavy hair:
Give your naturally wavy hair more defined curls. Take small sections of your hair while its damp, and roll them up into little balls. Secure them into place with pins. Once your hair is dry, unpin your hair. Do not brush, instead just use your fingers to piece out your curls.
Not every stylist knows how to cut curly hair. Ask various salons if they have someone who specializes in curly haircuts. Curly hair needs to be cut wet so you can see the natural shape.
Layers can look great with curly hair, but don't get the layers cut too short as your curly hair will turn into a pouf.
To get perfect ringlets, start with damp hair.
Step 1: Apply a dime-sized amount of serum AND gel through hair from mid-strand to the ends.
Step 2: Take small sections from the top of your head & twist them down to the ends. Let them fall.
Step 3: Dry sections with a diffuser from roots to ends. (Don't scrunch your curls otherwise you could cause frizzing, instead cup the hair from below).
Step 4: When hair is almost completely dry, bend over & shake curls loose. Massage hair at the crown, this will add body.
Step 5: Flip hair back & finish styling with your fingers. Do NOT use a brush.
TWISTED UPDO
Hair twists and updos are always a very popular style. Sweep hair into a ponytail that rests at the back of the crown. Allow your curls to billow out over the top of the base. Secure the ends loosely against the back of the scalp to form a soft curly bun.
HALF UP / HALF DOWN STYLE
Once you have washed, dried and applied some product in your hair to really define your curls, this style is quick and easy to do.
Using your thumbs, position them just above your ear lobes. Slide your thumbs inwards at a 45 degree angle, towards the center of your head. When your thumbs meet, lift that top section of hair and tie it into a ponytail. Either tie it at the back of your crown, or try a looser, more casual look and tie the ponytail lower down.
SIDE SWEEP
A sexy side ponytail - a sleek smooth crown, that ties behind one ear and displays a beautiful cascade of loose curls.
Use a flat iron to straighten your hair from roots to middle of your hair. Brush your hair to one side and tie into a low ponytail. Separate the ponytail section into 1 inch sections and use a small to medium barrel curling iron to create ringlets. Holy the iron in place for up to 30 seconds.
CURLY HAIR CARE
- The best products for curly hair are alcohol-free products. Curly hair is naturally more fragile and dry than straight hair. Products that contain alcohol dry out your hair, and you want to avoid these products if your hair is curly.
- Minimize breakage by allowing your hair to air-dry as often as possible.
- Some curly haired women will skip every other shampoo and just use conditioning rinses. Shampoo at least once a week to avoid greasy hair and a build up of products, but if you shampoo too often this will dry our your hair and leave it frizzy.
- Use a moisturizing shampoo to help hydrate the scalp.
- Tip: Comb some conditioner through your hair before shampooing.
- On non-shampooing days, rinse your hair with warm water, apply conditioner and rinse well. This will give you clean hair, without stripping away the protective oils.
- Apply mousse to still-damp hair and spread from roots to end. This will help control frizz.
- Other ways to control frizz - use some leave-in conditioning products, or anti-frizz hair serums.
- DO NOT use a brush on your curly hair. Use a widetoothed comb or your fingers to detangle your curls.
- Always comb the conditioner through your hair when washing it. This will help evenly spread the conditioner from root to end. Detangle your hair before rinsing out the conditioner.
- To control frizzy hair, use an anti-frizz serum to smooth the frizz, add shine and condition your hair. Most serums contain silicone which sits on top of the hair shaft and protects hair from heat.
WANT CURLY HAIR?
Do you want curly hair? You might want to look into getting a perm or body wave.
A perm does not mean a scary, crimped Poodle-Do of the 80s. Perms have come a long way, and the result is a much more natural look. A perm can add body to limp hair, give you sexy loose waves or the corkscrew curls you've always wanted but weren't born with.
PERM
Perms work best on thick, strong hair that hasn't been colored. If you have a few highlights or even a full color, that is ok. But heavy highlighted, double processed hair can leave your hair fragile and slightly damaged. The strong chemicals for a perm could totally kill your hair if its already damaged.
If you're not sure if your hair could handle a perm, ask your stylist. They will want to know your hair history and can tell you if you are a suitable candidate for a perm.
Here's a trick to try at home. Take a few strands of hair and put them in a glass of water. If they float, your hair is healthy. If they sink, your hair is damaged and is soaking up moisture.
A perm will take about 1-2 hours, depending on the length of your hair. The way it works- chemicals are used to break and reform the structural bonds of your hair. After the hair is wrapped on a perm rod and the hair is placed in the physical shape we want it to take. The size of the rod determines the tightness of the curl. A chemical solution is applied which raises the cuticle of the hair strand and breaks of the bonds that of your natural hair wave pattern.
After this chemical solution has been rinsed off, a neutralizer is used to reform the bonds of the hair and sets the new curl pattern.
If done correctly a perm will last about 2-6 months.
Body Wave
What is it? A new take on the horrid old "perm". It's a loose body wave and gives hair movement and volume.
How does it work? It depends on the natural texture and condition of the hair. If the hair is dead-straight, large curls are done to create a soft, natural wave. If the hair already has a slight wave, the natural curl is emphasised by focusing on the bottom layers of the hair. This is all achieved with large rollers and strong setting solution.
What hair types are (most) suitable? Those with healthy hair who are looking for a little bit of oomph, or those with the kind of limp hair that just sits there.
Which hair types are not suitable? Anyone with bleached, overcolored hair.
How long does it take? Usually around one and a half hours.
How much does it cost? From $60 to $150.
Temporary methods for curling your hair
HOME-MADE RAG CURLERS/ROLLERS
You will need to make 40 rag curlers depending on the thickness and ultimate length of your hair.
Use clean old sheets or old t-shirts to make the rag strips. Make sure they are natural fiber and lint free! Cut or tear into strips about an inch wide and 6 inches long. If your hair is very long you made need longer strips.
Wash your hair and let it dry until its just a little damp. Section your hair into ½ - 1 inch sections. Take one of the rags and lay it alongside the section of hair. Wrap the hair around the rag in a spiral, leaving enough cloth at the top and bottom so you can tie the ends together. Make sure the end of the strand isn't sticking out anywhere. The tighter you wrap the hair the tighter the curls will be.
Finish wrapping up the rest of your hair and then go to bed! The rags shouldn't be too uncomfortable at all.
The next morning, untie the rags gently and you should have some beautiful sausage curls.
If your hair is hard to curl, use some gel or setting lotion before rolling your hair.
52 Comments:
I love my curly Hair but it drives me mad so I totally agree. I do find it hard to straighten out so I prefer to wear my hair curly. I sometimes use Clip In Hair Extensions that are wavy as I find they have a close match to the curl in my own hair. I agree that you definatly can't brush your curls on either your own hair or hair extensions as it can make them look aweful.. my best advice would be to get a really good stylist to cut your hair as this will make the world of difference to your curls xx
I too agree that getting a great haircut would make the biggest difference. Also consult first as to which tools they are going to use. Depending on the type of curl you have the wrong tool ( razor,thinning shears) could be a disaster. I have a few tips on my blog hairbyantonio.blogspot.com
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Help. I have neither wavy nor curly hair. Rather, it's wavy/frizzy on top until the underneath 3rd of hair which curls. There is seriously no order to my hair at all, bits kink out at different angles and it just looks stupid. The underneath bit is cute but that's hidden by the top 2 thirds of stupid hair. I can't let it dry naturally because it just goes boofy, with absolutely no style at all. What the hell do I do with it? It's quite thick, hairdressers always comment on how much hair I have, even though it's only shoulder length. People say that I'm lucky because I can both straighten and curl it but it's actually terrible because it means I either need to do that or just tie it back and I'm so sick of that!! Can you recommend a style/hair cut that would suit?
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