How to Curl Hair

Shiny, smooth, glossy, bouncy! Curls are unbelievably sexy and glamorous yet so adorable and playful. Besides, achieving gorgeous locks is extremely easy and everyone can learn how to style lovely curls in a few basic steps. Whether you want an elegant, ladylike look or, on the contrary, something more casual and effortless, curls are definitely one of those hairstyles that can save your appearance. 

This summer it's time to give your hair a light, playful touch through beautiful curls. Whether you opt for the rather laid-back, soft and relaxed version or for the chic and groomed one, curly hair is this season's hottest trend. You can create fabulous bouncy curls using a curling iron or heated rollers. If you have natural curls, make the most of them by adding some curling gel and use a diffuser attachment to dry your hair. Summer seems to be the best season for you to embrace and enhance the beauty of your curls applying a shine spray.

Using bobby pins to curl your hair may not be a popular method nowadays yet it was highly used before curling irons and rollers appeared. If you want a head full of pin curls, you should start on slightly damp hair. Apply some gel and choose some plastic bobby pins in order to avoid damaging your hair or scalp. Next, continue by taking a small hair section, twist it around two fingers and secure it into place against the scalp with bobby pins. Continue the process and do the same with the rest of the head. Remove pins when your hair is dry and spritz some hairspray to hold.

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How to Blow Dry Curly Hair

Some say you were blessed with your beautiful hair, however you often hate it. Indeed curly hair is demanding, you have to learn the proper ways of styling as well as drying it. Those frizzy, thick curls can give you many headaches if you don't know how to deal with them. Let's see some basic tricks on how to blow dry your beautiful curly hair.

Before you actually start the drying process, make sure that you used the proper shampoo and conditioner for your particular hair type. These shouldn't contain harsh chemicals or ingredients that would deteriorate your hair.

Use your fingers as a comb, after you rinse off the conditioner, a brush would only cause breakage.

Avoid rubbing the towel with your hair it will only damage your curls, instead slightly push it to your scalp to get rid of as much water as you can.

Before blow drying apply a mousse, a cream or a spray to protect your hair from heat. Products specially designed for heat protection contain ingredients that give shining to your hair. However take care of not massaging it into your scalp.

Divide your hair into sections, it will be easier to style it. Curly hair is very fragile, take care of each section in row.

The diffuser is your best friend in drying your hair, place it on the end of the blow dryer. The role of a diffuser is to reduce the harmful effect of heat on your hair, moreover it can add volume to your curls.

First of all start with the section that is near the nape of the neck, from roots to tips, in order to lift them up. However don't' keep the diffuser closer than 4-5 inches, the air has to blow upwards your fingers.

When you finished with this section go on with the ones on the back of your head, then the sides. The front section must be the last one to blow dry.

Small circular motions made with the blow-dryer can give more volume to your hair.

Use the blow-dryer on low or medium heat, curly hair is prone to damaging when overheated.

Finally run your fingers through your hair in order to shake out the locks. When styling use a wide-teeth comb, brushes must be avoided.

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