Curling Iron
Before curling your locks, brush out any tangles and apply heat protection spray to shield your hair from harmful temperatures. Adding volumizing mousse before styling helps your hair appear full and stand out. Hold your curling iron horizontally for traditional bouncy coils, or use vertical or diagonal angles for longer waves with more volume.
hair Brush
To brush curly hair without causing frizz, start with clean, damp hair treated with leave-in conditioner or curl cream. Divide your hair into sections, and as you brush each curl clump from root to tip, direct the brush strokes toward your scalp for more defined curls. Remember to scrunch and finger-comb the ends for smooth results.
Braids
No matter your hair type, this method can help your curls last. Start by washing and towel-drying your hair, then create medium-sized braids as sections of braiding. Apply a volumizing mousse with a solid hold to keep the curls intact. Before sleeping, pin the braids in place. In the morning, undo the braids, comb your hair with a wide-tooth comb, and add shine with Redken Diamond Oil. Finish with hairspray.
Velcro Rollers
To achieve big, bouncy curls without heat tools, start with clean, slightly wet hair and apply a volumizing hair mousse with heat protection properties. After air or rough-drying your hair, secure each section with a styling clip before rolling it up with a velcro roller. Place the rollers forward or backward, depending on your desired curl style. Secure all rollers with pins and add a light spritz of hairspray.
Finger Waves
For an Old Hollywood-inspired curling technique, mark out an S-shape using a tail comb on your face-framing section of hair. Place a flat hairpin inside the S-shape to hold it in place. Repeat this process for all areas of hair. Protect your hair with heat protectant spray before using any hot curling tool, and allow your curls to cool entirely before uncurling for the finger wave look. Dry shampoo can also help increase volume.
