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How To Curl Hair
By Polly Hamilton
How to curl hair:
Sick of having limp hair? Need to add a bit of oomph? All you need to do is learn how to curl your hair! It is really simple (especially if you have someone to help you) and suits nearly everyone.
Things to know before you learn how to curl your hair:
It is very difficult to curl hair if you are Asian or African. If you are Asian you can usually put loose curls in your hair, but otherwise both hair types won't hold such a curl unless it is done by professionals. You should also know that hair products help! It's a good idea to buy hot hair oils if you plan on curling a lot, or curl enhancing shampoo. It is also much easier to curl your hair if it is clean and conditioned.
How to curl your hair: The preparation:
Firstly you'll need to buy a curler. I don't recommend wasting money on the cheaper options: they will dry your hair out and don't have enough settings. Mid to top of the range are usually your best options. If you care about having healthy hair, it's worth spending a bit more. Always read the directions for your particular curler. Check to see if you should curl your hair from wet to dry, or dry to dry. If it says wet to dry, shampoo and condition then towel dry your hair.
How to curl your hair: The boring part!
If you can get someone to help you out it is definitely a good idea, it can take a long time. But if you have to do it yourself, it's not too difficult and the method is no different. Start by brushing then combing your hair, then sperate you hair into manageable sections. You are going to curl from one side to the other, not from the back forward. This way you will avoid missing strands of hair. Do tests before you begin to decide how big you want your curl to be. I recommend using strands of hair that are 2cm by 2cm up to 5cm by 5cm. Any smaller or larger than that will take a long time: small strands are fiddly, thick strands take longer to curl. Once you have decided on your curl size, begin by wrapping a strand around your iron from the tip of the wand to the base. Make sure you always curl in the same direction (or different directions if you want a random look). If you have one or two curls going in a different direction they will stick out like a sore thumb!
How to curl your hair: styling
This is the fun part! Once you are finished curling your hair, apply some soft hold hairspray (make sure you get the underside of your hair as well). You can then leave them out or style. A few curls from the front pinned up like a half pony-tail complements many face shapes. If you only want your curls to look good for one day, you could pull them gently into a full pony-tail. Cheat a little by pinning some into position, which creates a nicely shaped pony-tail.
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