How to Wear Your Hair Curly, Part I
I have a gorgeous girlfriend with silky, straight blonde hair, or so I thought. Tonight, I ran into her at a sushi place, and she confessed that her hair is actually very curly, but she doesn't know how to wear it that way. She asked me to give her a few tips. It occurred to me that there are probably thousands of girls out there just like her, who don't wear their hair curly because they don't know how. So I've made it my mission to show them. In the next few weeks, I'll outline a few different methods from famous curly stylists like Ouidad and Jessica of Jessicurl, but today, I'll start with my own super-speedy, nearly foolproof system, which is best for superthick, supercurly hair, not fine curly hair.
Step 1: After shampooing, apply a conditioner like Pantene Hydrating Curls or John Frieda Curl Around. Comb it through with a wide tooth comb, and then leave it in.
Step 2: Apply Aussie Three Minute Miracle, sparingly at the roots and more liberally along the length of the hair. Hair should be coated with conditioner. Comb it through to distribute it evenly.
That's it. It takes two minutes, and it almost guarantees good hair. A little extra time and work can make it great, but this is an option for those busy days when you want your curls to look defined, not frizzy, and you want to get out the door fast.
To take it from good to great:
Apply a little light gel, styling cream or shine product along the length of the hair for added definition and shine. Then, using a diffuser, dry your hair by placing it gently into the diffuser attachment, bringing it up towards your scalp, and holding it there. I usually do a count of 100 on either side. Protect your ears with a towel, or it will burn. You may need to take a break to give your scalp a rest from the heat. Do not blow your hair around with a diffuser or you will encourage frizz.
Drying Tip: Use one of those microfiber towels after the conditioner step to gently squeeze (don't rub!) the extra moisture out of your hair before continuing to style your hair.
Step 1: After shampooing, apply a conditioner like Pantene Hydrating Curls or John Frieda Curl Around. Comb it through with a wide tooth comb, and then leave it in.
Step 2: Apply Aussie Three Minute Miracle, sparingly at the roots and more liberally along the length of the hair. Hair should be coated with conditioner. Comb it through to distribute it evenly.
That's it. It takes two minutes, and it almost guarantees good hair. A little extra time and work can make it great, but this is an option for those busy days when you want your curls to look defined, not frizzy, and you want to get out the door fast.
To take it from good to great:
Apply a little light gel, styling cream or shine product along the length of the hair for added definition and shine. Then, using a diffuser, dry your hair by placing it gently into the diffuser attachment, bringing it up towards your scalp, and holding it there. I usually do a count of 100 on either side. Protect your ears with a towel, or it will burn. You may need to take a break to give your scalp a rest from the heat. Do not blow your hair around with a diffuser or you will encourage frizz.
Drying Tip: Use one of those microfiber towels after the conditioner step to gently squeeze (don't rub!) the extra moisture out of your hair before continuing to style your hair.
posted by The Beauty Insider @ 10:19 PM
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