3 Curling Techniques for Gorgeous Hair

If you are trying to get ready for that big special event or just playing around with a new look, curls can have the biggest impact on your hair and complete appearance. Beautiful curls can be worn in many fashions; all of which have their own special allure. Today we are going to talk about 3 different curling techniques, that will hopefully help you get some really nice bouncy curls.

1. Curling iron technique: The classic way to curl your hair

What You Need:

• A 1-inch barrel curling iron
• Heat protectant spray
• Hair clips
• Hair spray for hold

How to Do It:

1. Prep Your Hair -Start with clean, dry hair Spritz a heat protectant on your hair before styling.
2. Use clips to section your hair: Clip the middle and upper part of your that stand out when new hosue_textured.jpg against something. It will be easier to twist this way.
3. Curl Away: Wrap a 1-inch section of hair around the curling iron barrel and hold in place for between 10-15 seconds. Remember, to avoid a mushroom head look (ugh!), curl outward away from your face.
4. Loosen and Secure: Slowly unravel the curl before securing with a pin. This helps set the curl.
5. Complete Your Look: Unclip all the clips after curling your hair, completely Run your hand fingers tightly or wide-tooth comb through the curls, and finish off with a light spritz of hair spray to keep coils in tact.

2. The Beachy Wave Technique

What You Need:

• A flat iron
• Sea salt spray
• Hair ties

How to Do It:

1. Begin with dry hair: Make sure your own locks is wholly dried out. Add sea salt spray to give more texture to your hair.
2. Step 2: Section Your Hair Divide your hair into two sections with hair ties to keep them separate from top and bottom.
3. Flat Iron Curl: Grab a small easy-to-manage section of hair and hold it with the flat iron. Holding the iron as explained above, twist it away from your face while pulling down to create a softly curled wave. Do this to the rest of your hair.
4. Pick & Style: After using the curler gently pick and scrunch your fisted hands together for that added beachy feel! Feel free to spritz waves lightly if you need a bit of hold and texture adjustment.

3. The Overnight Braid Method

What You Need:

• Hair ties
• A comfortable old t-shirt or headscarf

How to Do It:

1. Shampoo: Wash your hair the night you anticipate twisting and allow it to partially air dry so that it is damp but not dripping.
2. Braids- braid smaller sections of your hair tightly, Curlier hair: The more braids you make the tighter your curls will be, and less for a wavier look
3. Wrap It Up — Don a T-shirt or wrap your hair to bind your braided mane, which helps cut back on friction as you snooze.
4. Take Out Braids: The next morning, take out the braided curls and separate them with your fingers for a relaxed finish. A light spritz of hairspray can help the curls hold better.

Conclusion

What better way than to add some texture in the form of soft, bouncy curls? These methods can help you achieve the perfect beach curls or soft romantic waves. Craving for amazing hair, grab your tools and start curling! 🌟