Detangler, flat wrapping, and curling cream
Detangler, flat wrapping, and curling cream may help you create the desired curls in straight hair. Use light-hold clay to define and protect your curls from humidity that could cause them to return to their natural shape. This will also prevent their unintended reversion back.
1. Use a Leave-In Conditioner
Before transitioning from straight to curly hair, you must prepare your strands with volumizing shampoo and conditioner products that can give your curls fullness, keeping them bouncy and intact. Select a leave-in conditioner tailored to your hair texture for dry or damaged locks. These lightweight formulas contain water-based molecules that moisturize strands without feeling heavy or flat. Leave-in conditioners designed for curly or oily hair should contain humectants to attract moisture while emollients soften and smooth the strands. They also have detangling and styling properties to make managing your strands easier. Anti-frizz or thermal protection is recommended for curly or coily tresses to keep them in their best condition.
2. Blow Dry
Finding ways to keep your strands curled all day, no matter their texture – naturally curly or pin straight – can be challenging. You can transform those flat strands back into coils with simple strategies!
First, wash with volumizing shampoo and conditioner and towel dry your strands using a microfiber towel (cotton bath towels can damage curly locks). Spray your roots with heat protectant spray to minimize potential damage. Once your hair is 80% dry, please switch to a cool setting and begin blow-drying it in sections. Work a small amount of curl cream or pomade into each section before finger-combing for greater definition. Finish off by spraying light but strong-hold hairspray for lasting definition.
3. Flat Iron
Flat irons can make straight hair look curlier without breaking the bank. Section your locks and apply a heat protectant before clamping your flat iron down onto small sections near the roots with firm resistance before releasing ringlets from each team, alternating which way they curl for added dimension and texture. Complete your style with light-hold hair spray for extra definition at the ends. Consider using a wavy iron with two or three barrel sizes for looser S-shaped beach waves. Apply lightweight hair oil afterward for added moisture and frizz prevention.
4. Perm
Perming, or permanent wave setter, is an increasingly popular technique to set waves and curls into your strands with chemicals. There are various styles catering to different lengths and textures of hair. Those seeking beachy ringlets or shaggy curls might like a body wave perm using small rollers to produce tighter wavy textures. Larger rods may also achieve customized shapes ranging from frizz to loose, boho-chic waves. Before getting a perm, ensure your hair is healthy enough for treatment. Limit heat styling and choose moisturizing and nourishing shampoo/conditioner to promote curl formation and keep them looking full and beautiful for longer.
