Not all of us are blessed with naturally curly hair. Fortunately, you can still create a beautiful curly head with a curling iron or straightener. Of course, you want it to stay in place. Spending hours creating curls that will fall out again within a few hours? With our five steps, that will be a thing of the past and you will ensure that your curls stay in place.
STEP 1: TAKE CURLS INTO ACCOUNT WHEN WASHING
Preparation is key to creating curls that last. This starts with washing. Conditioner in particular plays a major role in how long your curls last. Conditioner makes your hair soft and smooth. This can cause your curls to fall out more quickly. You can leave the conditioner alone, or use a little less than you normally do if your hair really needs conditioner. If you have very fine and smooth hair, it can be useful to use a shampoo that gives your hair more grip and texture . The Walk On The Beach Seaweed Shampoo, for example. This shampoo makes your hair airy and gives it extra structure, which will help your curls stay in place better.
STEP 2: PREPARE YOUR HAIR
Washed your hair the right way? Check. Now it's time to prep your hair while it's still wet. My Hero Wonder Spray is perfect to use before you start working with other products. This spray detangles, hydrates, protects, strengthens, adds shine and smooths the hair shaft for better styling results. All products you use after this will work better and the result will last longer .
Then you use a product that ensures extra grip. That is exactly what you need to create long-lasting curls. Which product suits you best depends on your hair and the look you want to go for.
- Do you have fine hair that quickly becomes limp and lifeless? Then you can best use the Supernatural Thickening Cream . This cream contains wheat protein, which gives the hair strength and texture, makes it look fuller and gives extra hold.
- If you prefer softer curls instead of the textured effect that the Supernatural Thickening Cream gives, you can use the Curl's Best Friend Styling Mousse or the Date Night Thickening Spray . Both give a big volume boost, add body and ensure that the hair stays in shape longer, but still feels soft.
Good to know : all these products contain a heat protector that protects your hair from heat damage. Of course, you can't do without it when you start working with the straightener or curling iron.
STEP 3: MAKE THE CURLS
Once your hair is dry, you can get started with the curling or straightening iron. The temperature is especially important here. If your tool does not get hot enough, it will be difficult to get good curls that last a long time. In addition, the quality is also important. A tool with ceramic plates or coating distributes the heat evenly over the hair, which creates fewer hot spots and therefore less damage. And it also gives your hair a beautiful shiny finish .
STEP 4: LET YOUR CURLS COOL INTO THE PROPER SHAPE
Okay, it’s a bit of extra work, but this step will really make a difference. If you curl a curl and let it hang right away, the weight of your hair will cause it to sag and cool down steeper than you’d like. You can prevent this by rolling each curl up and pinning it in place right after curling . This will cool the hair down in the shape of a curl and keep it that way longer. Wait until your hair has completely cooled down and voilà !
STEP 5: FINISH WITH THE RIGHT HAIR SPRAY
Using hairspray to make your curls last longer is of course a no-brainer. But crispy, rock-hard curls? No thanks ! We want beautiful, long-lasting curls with a touchable finish. So invest in a good, lightweight hairspray. The Hold It There Finishing Spray , for example. In addition to caring ingredients, this also contains a pollution filter, which protects your hair from free radicals that it comes into contact with during the day. Free radicals can weigh down the hair, and by protecting your hair against this, you keep your locks curly, airy and voluminous .
