Do you like trying new hairstyles for different events and occasions but know only a few of them? We have got your back as we bring you the easiest of hair curling ideas that will give you a different look for every occasion. Check out how to curl you hair now!
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How to curl your hair in different ways?
1. Classic Curl
It is the favorite of many women as it is the easiest of all the types of curls.
What you need:
- A hair curler
Method:
- Wrap your hair flat around the curling rod. No spaces should be left between the hair wraps.
- Keep it wrapped for 10-15 seconds, ensuring your hair gets curled once you release.
- Release the curl and let it set in a few seconds.
You have your classic curls ready, do it for the entire hair and you are ready for a prom, dinner party or any other occasion. This one goes perfect for any and every kind of occasion.
2. Natural Curl
What you need:
- A hair curler
Method:
- Take a section of your hair.
- Wrap the top part to the curling barrel, away from your face and hold it for 10 seconds.
- Now, wrap the remaining hair and curl it towards your face.
- Release it to your palm after few seconds to see multi-directional curls which looks naturally curled.
Note: The intention of curling hair it parts with a section curled away from the face and the rest towards the face, is to create natural curls. Your hair looks naturally curly, falling in multi-directions. You can make natural curls for college or on a small family or friends get together.
3. Tight curls
What you need:
A hair curler
Method:
- Take a very small section of your hair and wrap around the curling barrel.
- Make sure to keep spaces between the wraps.
- Keep it for 10-15 seconds and release. Let it set for another few seconds and your tight curls are ready.
Note: If you have long hair, you need to make tight curls in parts. Start from curling the top part of the hair and then the remaining part. It might take you a long time. But it is worth it.
4. Twist Curl
What you need:
- A hair curler
Method:
- Take a small section of your hair.
- Twist it away from the face.
- While you do this, wrap it tight around the curling barrel.
- Keep it for 10-15 seconds and release it to your palm.
- Wait for it to cool down and set for a few more seconds.
- Your beautiful twist curls are ready.
You can do these curls for a lazy beach day!
The above mentioned four ways of curling your hair were the basic use the heat techniques. However, women have been trying to curl their hair without heat too and it has been them centuries doing this! So, chuck the modern heat curls and let’s know how to curl your hair without heat. You want to style your hair with beautiful-looking curls, but at the same time, scared of the high-intensity heat damage? Here we go to find out the best hair curling methods without heat!
5. Scrunching
Scrunching is an easy process of curling your hair, enhancing the natural curls. It makes your hair curly or wavy based on the natural texture of your hair. If you want some messy curls, this one is the easiest and quickest way to get it. Let’s see how.
What you need:
- Curl Enhancing Product (mousse/gel)
- Volumizing Shampoo
- Towel
- Hair Gel/ Other Product for Hold
Method:
- Wash your hair using a volumizing shampoo followed by a conditioner.
- Apply the conditioner to the hair ends only. Detangle while applying the conditioner.
- Rinse your hair well.
- Squeeze it dry with a towel. Remember not to rub your hair, instead just squeeze out the excess water. Rubbing can cause damage and frizz.
- While it is a little damp, take some hair gel or mousse.
- Using the product, start scrunching your hair and do it in the same way you crumble a paper.
- Make sure the product doesn’t get to your roots as it can make your hair look greasy. Keep scrunching in the upward direction and let it dry.
6. Pin Curls
Pin curls can never go out of fashion. It is another brilliant way to curl your hair without heat. You just need to pin your hair and go to bed to wake with fantastic curls the next morning. However, there’s a particular way to pin your hair. Read on.
What you need:
- Towel
- Wide-Tooth Comb
- Hair Gel
- Hair Pins
- Cotton Scarf
- Hair Gel
- Hairspray
Method:
- Wash your hair using a volumizing shampoo and condition it.
- Detangle your hair while conditioning.
- Squeeze it gently with a towel. Do not rub your hair while drying.
- Apply hair gel or any other hair product that gives you good hold.
- Separate the crown are of the hair and put it in a bun. This is the last area to work on.
- Start with taking an inch of your hair from side and wrap the ends around the index finger, creating loop. Hold it properly with your index finger and thumb.
- Start rolling it upwards until it reaches the roots of your hair. Make sure you are rolling it upward, away from your face.
- Hold the rolled part of your hair flat on the scalp and pin it. If you make thick sections, there will be marks of the hair pins on the rolled section of the hair.
- Do this exact process for the rest of your hair. Once you are done with the bottom, do it for the crown.
- When all the sections of your hair is rolled and pinned to the scalp, cover your hair with a silk scarf to keep the pins in place and absorb moisture from the hair.
- Undo the curls when you wake up in the morning. Remove the pins when the hair is dry completely.
- Do not use a blow dryer as it may frizz your hair.
- Finger-comb your hair gently to get away with the piecey look
- You can use a hairspray to get extra hold.
7. Braiding
If you are looking forward to having flawless beach waves, the best way to do that is braiding. It is another easy way to get perfect curls.
What you need:
- 2 hair ties
- Hairspray or hair gel
Method:
- Wash your hair and wait for it to dry almost 70%
- Separate it in two parts and braid on both sides
- If you want your hair to be wavy on the ends, make two regular braids on both the sides
- For waves starting near the hair roots, make two boxer braids or French braids on both sides
- Make sure the braids are tight enough, to not let your hair frizz when you open it
- Keep the braids on until it’s dry. You can even do the braids before bed and undo it the next morning.
- Finger comb your hair after undoing the braid and use some hairspray or any other hair product that you think will give you extra hold.
8. Velcro Rollers
This is an amazing curling alternative as they save your hair from any heat damage, while giving it volume and body. If you want tight curls, use smaller sizes of Velcro rollers and for big hair waves that gives volume to your hair, choose the larger sizes.
What you need:
- Towel
- Comb
- Velcro Rollers
- Hairspray/hair gel
Method:
- Wash your hair using a volumizing shampoo or just dampen it.
- Squeeze your hair dry with a towel. DO not rub it.
- For thick hair, part your hair and roll it upwards. If the hair texture is fine, you need not part it.
- Make sure you keep rolling upwards until the Velcro rollers snug against the scalp.
- You do not have to pin the rollers to fix. In case, they are not sticking, you have taken a thick section.
- Let the rollers stay in your hair for couple of hours. While your hair gets set, do other important work in the house.
- Undo the curls and simply finger-comb. Finish it with a hairspray or gel to hold it longer.
9. Bantu Knots
This one is a great way of getting tight, spring-like curls. The Bantu Knots works perfectly for almost all the hair types and helps decrease the frizz.
What you need:
- Towel
- Bobby Pins
- Shower Cap
- Hair Gel/ Other Product For Hold
- Hairspray
Method:
- Wash your hair, condition it and squeeze it dry.
- Once it is almost 80% dry, take 1-2 inches of your hair and twist it until, it looks like a rope.
- Twist it tightly to form a tiny bun.
- Secure this part with a bobby pin
- Do this for all the hair, until all of it is pinned up in Bantu knots.
- Cover your head with a scarf or wear a shower cap and sleep.
- The next morning, remove the scarf or shower cap and let your hair dry completely.
- Undo each knot, one after another and finger comb.
- Finish using hairspray.
10. Paper Towel Method
This method is using tissues as an alternative to rollers. It gives natural curls, tight and springy.
What you need:
- Towel
- Paper Towel Roll
- Hairspray
Method:
- Wash your hair and towel dry it. You can also dampen it with a spray bottle.
- Fold a paper towel, making it 1-inch wide and almost 4-5 inches long.
- Take 2 inches (or less) of your hair and wrap around the paper towel (in the middle area).
- Roll it upwards, until it reaches the scalp.
- Tie the paper towel to the rolled up hair.
- Do this for the rest of your hair in small sections.
- Sleep with the towels in your hairs
- Undo it the next morning and finger-comb the hair
- Use a hairspray or hair gel to hold it for long.
11. Sock Method
A sock can be used effectively to get gentle waves for long hair. See how it’s done!
What you need:
- Hair tie
- bobby pins
- Sock
- Scissors
- Hairspray
Method:
- Wash your hair or dampen it with a spray bottle
- Squeeze it dry using a towel. Do it until it’s 80% dry.
- Pull up your hair and tie a high ponytail.
- Cut the toes of your sock and roll it to make a doughnut out of it
- Take the ends of your hair into the hole of the doughnut (your rolled sock).
- Wrap the hair ends around the sock and roll it upwards until it reaches the scalp.
- Use some bobby pins to secure it.
- When your hair is completely dry, undo the bun.
- You need to keep it for at least 5-6 hours.
- Once you open your hair, finger comb it and use a hairspray to hold.
12. Headband Method
If you want large voluminous curls and beach waves, the headband method can come to your rescue.
What you need:
- Headband
- Sea-salt Spray
- Blow Dryer (optional)
Method:
- Wrap a headband on your head, while your hair is damp
- Part your hair into two sides and start folding it around the tied headband.
- Pin the end of your hair with the headband to secure it
- Repeat the same process on the other side and pin the ends to secure
- Wait until your hair dries. You can use a blow drier to fasten the drying process or just go to bed with the headband on
- Unpin your hair, once it is completely dry.
- Finger comb the hair and start scrunching your hair using a sea-salt spray, giving it the required volume
Conclusion
Try out these different ways of how to curl your hair perfectly and tell us how it worked for you in the comments.