How to Make Wavy Hair Curly
How to Make Wavy Hair Curly
Scrunch after rinsing out.
The best way to make your curls look how you want them to is by scrunching in the water
that is still inside your hair when wet. To do this, separate your hair into sections and scrunch
each section firmly with both hands, lifting it and allowing the water to drip out as you do so.
Please keep your fingers together as you cup your hair, so they can help press the water out.
Scrunching helps define curls by encouraging the hairs cuticle to lie flat. It has been proven
that long-term scratching is good for everyone - keep combing every part of the hair until
almost all the water is gone. If you have a lot of hair, it may take some time.
Even if you don't have naturally curly hair, scrunching your hair when wet can help it form
more curls. I've noticed that if I don't scrunch my hair enough when it is wet, then when it
dries, the waves/curls aren't as defined as they could be!
Use a lightweight daily conditioner
If you're going for that tousled beachy wave look, don't make it hard on yourself by using a
heavy conditioner. Conditioner is a great way to bring out your hairs natural style and
shape—and it can also be an excellent way to add the shine back in after you shampoo. But if
your hair is fine, your conditioner could weigh it down and make it too thick to curl correctly.
To get those waves, try applying a lightweight daily conditioner to the mid-shafts and ends of
your hair after you've shampooed. A deep conditioning treatment is better for coarse or thick
hair, but for those with a more delicate texture, this will give you the moisture you need
without weighing your hair down or making it heavy. The result? Natural-looking curls that
last all day long.
Take heat protection when using a dryer
I know it's tempting to grab your hair dryer or curling iron and start working on your curls as
soon as you step out of the shower, but if you wait a few minutes after you towel dry, spray
your hair with a heat protectant, and brush through your curls, you'll save yourself tons of
trouble down the line.
Heat protectants help keep your hair healthy by preventing damage from heat styling tools.
When your hair is wet, it's very vulnerable to damage from heat styling—and unfortunately,
it's the easiest time for your hair to be damaged by heat. After that, your hair is soaked in
water, making it more pliable and fragile than usual.
This is especially important for curly girls because we have a lot more to lose regarding our
hair. If we use heat tools too much, our natural curl pattern can become damaged, and we
could end up with straight hair (or at least less curly hair) that's harder to manage.
In general, you should avoid heat styling tools as much as possible to promote your hair
health.
Use a diffuser to make your hair curlier.
A diffuser is a tool that helps distribute the air blown through it. It's used to create volume
and curls. Using a diffuser can help make your hair more curly by wrapping around each
strand, creating lift at the root.
When using a diffuser, remember these tips:
● Use low-heat settings on your blow dryer - this will keep your hair from getting too
hot and making it frizzy; we recommend temperatures between 350-400F degrees
(180C).
● Do not point the air directly at your head - instead, aim it at an angle so that it will hit
all of your hair with some airflow (and not just one section).
Use bobby pins to make your hair curlier.
Bobby pins are a great tool to use on wavy hair. They'll help you create a few curls if that's
what you want to do.
Just grab your bobby pins and hold them in place while letting your hair dry. Once it's dry,
remove the bobby pins, and voila! You've got some curls!
Use a hair mask.
There are plenty of hair masks out there that are specifically designed for curly hair. If you
have wavy hair and want to make it curlier, this is the perfect option!
Hair masks further hydrate your hair which helps in curling hair. In addition, using a hair
mask reduces the weight of your hair and keeps it curly. So use a hair mask once a week.
Don't be afraid to spend a little more on your mask; it's worth it in the end! My favorite mask
is from Lush Cosmetics and smells like lavender vanilla cupcakes. It also leaves my curly
locks feeling silky smooth after each use.
Like most products at Lush, this one is made with natural ingredients that do not contain
parabens or sodium lauryl sulfates (which can irritate).
The next time you're feeling adventurous with your beauty routine, give one of these curl-
enhancing treatments a try!
Use scrunch products
Scrunching is a great way to create curls in your hair. You can scrunch with gel, mousse, or a
leave-in conditioner. All these products will help lift your hair and hold it in place.
Wet hair is the perfect time to apply the product because it soaks in better than dry hair. Also,
when your hair is wet, it's at its most malleable state, making it easier to bring out its natural
bounce by scrunching products into it.
You'll want to scrunch the product into your hair to separate the curls and lift them—making
your hair look more voluminous and healthy.
You can also scrunch in products while you're upside down to encourage your curls to form
upward instead of downward.
If you're worried about how scrunching might affect your hair, try it on a few strands before
applying the product all over.
But don't worry too much! Products formulated for curly hair won't leave it crunchy or stiff..
Plop your hair after a shower.
Plopping your hair after a shower can help the curls to form. What is plopping? It’s simply
wrapping your damp hair in a towel and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes. The extra moisture
from the shower will help create more curls, and you don’t need to worry about any product
on your clothes or bedding.
Using a blow dryer or diffuser attachment may be tempting, so your hair dries faster, but wait
until later! Your curls will stay longer if they have time to set while still damp—plop until
they are dry enough not to drip water onto anything else.
Try finger coiling to encourage curls.
Finger coiling is a simple technique to encourage curls in your hair. The process involves
twisting sections of hair around your finger and then securing them with a small elastic band
or claw clip.
You can also use a hair dryer to speed up the drying process, though be careful not to hold it
too close because this will damage your hair. When you remove the band or clip, use a brush
to separate the curls, so they don't stick together.
Cut or trim your hair regularly.
If you don't trim your hair, it will only grow longer and get damaged. Hair grows at an
average rate of half an inch per month, so if you allow your hair to grow for six months
without trimming it, then expect to have a pen-size chunk of new growth at the end of that
time—and the chances are that this new growth won't be in the shape or style that works best
for you.
All hairs on our bodies have a cycle where they grow and rest before growing again (called
the "anagen phase"). But different hair types grow at different rates—some are slow growers
while others are fast growers. For example, beard stubble is usually one of the fastest-
growing parts of our bodies because it has less density than other areas like eyelashes or leg
hair; but eyebrows can take up to 5 years just to reach their full length!
What does this mean for wavy-haired people? Well... In general terms, we should probably
keep our tresses short enough not to disrupt any natural curls (which tend toward fizziness)
but long enough to look presentable at all times!
The curly girl method
The curly girl method is one of the most popular techniques for achieving wavy hair.
However, it’s a little different from other methods because it’s not a quick fix that you can
temporarily use to make your hair look better. Instead, it’s a long-term approach that will
change—and have a lasting effect on—your hair.
The curly girl method is an ideology that it can use for all kinds of haircuts and styles, but it’s
most commonly associated with short hairstyles or longer ones that are worn curly daily.
Many people who choose this approach get their hair cut into the style they want and then use
products to create their preferred look every day.
If you want to try this method, you’ll need to ensure that your hair is healthy and has some
weight. The goal is to create curls, which means you need some natural curl patterns in your
hair.
The most common way to do this is to gently wash your hair without using shampoo or other
products containing sulfates or drying ingredients. This will eliminate the damage caused by
shampoos and conditioners designed for straight hair, which strips out any natural curls and
instead makes your hair lie flat against yours.
For quick and reliable results use heat
I'm sure it goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway: not everyone can be happy with their
hairs texture naturally growing. Some people's hair is a bit too unruly or the wrong kind of
wavy or curly for them to feel confident.
For those unsatisfied with how their hair behaves, you can try a few things before making any
significant changes. If you have the time and money to experiment with expensive treatments
like keratin, have at it!
However, if you're looking for something easier and more immediate, consider heat - an
alternative method like the best curling iron for fine hair, flat iron, or even a regular blow dryer.
Heat is often frowned upon in our community because we associate it with damage that can't
easily be undone. But if you're looking for an easy fix and aren't invested in your natural curl
pattern, you might find that heat works great for you in the short term.
I'm not personally on board with using heat this way all the time, but it's a valid option if
you're looking for something temporary. There are tons of curling iron types out there and
different techniques. You can use heat to create the pattern you want, when you want, with
far less risk. You can choose from here:
- Curling iron for fine hair
- Curling iron for long hair
- Curling iron for short hair
Conclusion
The tips above will help you get the curly hair you desire. With time and practice, you'll be
able to style your hair into the curls you want. Don't forget that learning how to style your
hair is a trial and error process. Keep trying until you find what works for you.
Comment below and tell me which one is the best one for you to accomplish the desired
result!
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