how do i curl my hair?

Question

how can i curl my hair using curling tongs or curlers without it looking a birds nest?! i just havent got the nac to it!

i want loose, sexy, wavey curls in my hair... sort of like jessica simpson style.... i have medium, sholder length hair..... please help and please dont suggest perming!! i only want this as a temp style!

Answer 1

use curlers or rollers

Answer 2

I wear my hair in loose curls everyday. I find curlers or tongs to fiddly, so I use my straighteners.

It's really easy. Take a small section of hair, and clamp it at the top like you would if you wanted to make it straight. As you draw it down the hair, twist your wrist as you go, so that the hair wraps around the straighteners (turning up wrist up will make the end of the curl flick up, twisting it under will make the end curl under). If you have good quality straighteners, the hair should just gilde through, exactly the same as if you were straighening it.

It takes a couple of tries to get it right though. My hairdresser first showed me how to do it, and now I swear by it. So easy and quick (I do my curls in layers and it takes me roughly 7 mins), and the result is loose, sexy waves. Make sure you condition your hair lightly when you wash it- this will ensure it doesn't go frizzy or end up with the classic bird's nest look! Fix with a little styling spray, and you're good to go!

Answer 3

I wear my hair like Jessica, all I do is use larger sections of hair than normal in very hot curling tongs (I use Braun Independent) try and spread the hair out along the barrel. I only roll them up to about ear height - but I have slightly longer hair. Hold for a few seconds then unroll the tongs - do not just pull out, once you have all you hair done let it cool then break the curls up with your fingers and spray with hairspray.
This works well for me and usually stays in till bed time - It also works better on hair that has been washed the day before.

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

10 tips for curly hair and making it last!

1. Don't wash every day. Hair with a bit of natural oil distributed through it holds a style better than squeaky-clean locks.

2. Use a light conditioner. Heavy conditioners can leave a residue on your hair, weighing it down and pulling out curl. If you do need a thicker conditioner to combat damage, take extra care to rinse well.

3. Blot before you style. Post-shower, remove excess moisture from hair by gently wrapping it with a towel. Too-wet hair is difficult to dry and style.

4. Apply a volumizer. If your hair has a hard time holding a style, chances are it is fine and limp. Volumizer will give it lift at the root and a foundation for styling.

5. Treat damaged ends. Apply a small dab of leave-in conditioner or hair cream to just the ends of damaged or chemically-treated hair. It will help smooth fuzzy areas, which in turn makes styling and setting easier.

6. Blow dry upside down. This gives hair natural movement and bend, a great starting point for adding more curl.

7. Choose professional-grade tools. They heat up more evenly and reach a higher temperature than many drugstore tools. Find professional tools at a beauty supply store.

8. Spray before you set. Apply a mist of hairspray or setting lotion to each section of hair before you curl.

9. Spray underneath, too. Don't forget to apply hairspray to the underside of each section -- the more hold you have within your style, the better it will withstand the day.

10. Re-mist during the day. If your curls are falling flat, spritz on a curl-reviver (Pantene makes a great one) mid-day. Follow up with another light layer of hairspray.

Answer 5

you can rag the ends of your hair u just use strips of old rags and start in sections from the back select how big u want each section to be (for looser curls i suggest u take 2 inch sections ) make sure ur hair is damp and wind your hair with the rag and stop where u want the curl to end then just tie in a knot u can sleep in these thats the best way but if u want it for a night out make sure u take it out in the morning dont brush it just use ur fingers to tease it ur hair will jump up quite alot(get shorter) hence the reason i say if it is for the evening take the rags out in the morning so ur hair has time to drop throughout the day

Answer 6

Curling tongs are best to use,if you have naturally curly hair you may consider straightening it before curling it,and ensure you use some protector spray on your hair to prevent damage to your hair!!!Also with the use of clips clip up some sections of your hair and leave some hair down,curl the part that is down,let down the next section,curl it,and so on and this should leave you with the desired result!!

Answer 7

Use Curling tongs. Perferably the bigs ones. Separate in big sections and curl. Once this ure hair is tonged use wax or serum to tame the curl to how you want it. Trust me it works.

Answer 8

Try using steam rollers, the kind that heat up, and have soft foam on them so your hair does not get frizzy

Answer 9

you want curls you have to work at it use curlers and try try again we all have bad hair days ....good luck and good hunting

Answer 10

if you can, after you wash your hair, loosely braid it, in 2, 3 braids, then let it dry over night, in the morning, you'll have lovely curly waves.

Answer 11

try sleeping with it in soft curlers or rags it works for me.